+Event details
This lecture reviews the essential aspects of post-operative care for veterinary patients following emergency gastrointestinal surgery. Topics include assessment and management of fluid requirements, with a focus on maintaining hydration, perfusion, and electrolyte balance during recovery.
Participants will also discuss key post-operative considerations, including multimodal analgesia, appropriate antibiotic selection, duration, and stewardship, and the role of common gastrointestinal medications such as antiemetics, gastroprotectants, and prokinetics. In addition, the lecture will examine nutritional management, emphasizing the importance of meeting post-operative energy requirements and implementing timely nutritional support to promote gastrointestinal healing and recovery.
Dinner begins at 6:30pm and the lecture is from 7pm-8pm.
Veterinarians can earn up to 1 hour of NJVMA and 1 hour of New York State-approved continuing education credits.
+Speakers
Briana McConnell, DVM, DACVECC
+Event location
BluePearl Paramus
545 NJ-17
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
BluePearl is committed to elevating the quality of veterinary medicine.
We provide exceptional specialty + emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.
BluePearl is devoted to building our partnership and professional growth opportunities. Advanced continuing education is an invaluable way to nurture, inspire, connect and equip you to be the best veterinary professional you can be. Together, we can provide the best possible outcomes for pet care.
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