MS266 – Help my dog is bleeding what do I do?

£447.00 (+VAT)

Join RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Medicine Nick Bexfield for three 2-hour sessions. Includes 12 months access to all of your course materials.

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  • Join Professor Nick Bexfield BVetMed PhD DSAM DipECVIM-CA PGDipMEdSci PGCHE FHEA MRCVS for three 2-hour online sessions
  • Dogs and cats presenting with bleeding disorders can be a daunting prospect, and it is vital to have a logical approach to their diagnosis and management. In session one we will review haemostasis and then discuss the approach to and management of a primary haemostatic disorder. In session two, and using a selection of case-based examples, we will discuss the major disorders of secondary haemostasis and how a diagnosis can be made quickly and easily. In session three we will revise the principles of blood group testing and cross-matching, and then discuss a practical approach to blood transfusion medicine.
  • Comprehensive notes to download
  • Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
  • A whole year’s access to recorded sessions for reviewing key points
  • Superb value for money – learn without travelling
  • Watch the recordings on your iPad!

 

Programme

Session 1

The diagnosis and management of disorders of primary haemostasis

What you’ll learn:

  • Outline primary and secondary haemostasis
  • Describe the clinical signs associated with disorders of primary haemostasis
  • Select appropriate tests to investigate disorders of primary haemostasis
  • Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of common disorders of primary haemostasis
  • Outline the management of dogs and cats with disorders of primary haemostasis
Session 2

The diagnosis and management of disorders of secondary haemostasis

What you’ll learn:

  • Describe the clinical signs associated with disorders of secondary haemostasis
  • Select appropriate tests to investigate disorders of secondary haemostasis
  • Describe the aetiology and pathogenesis of common disorders of secondary haemostasis
  • Explain the term “disseminated intravascular coagulation”, and outline how it is diagnosed and treated
  • Outline the management of dogs and cats with disorders of secondary haemostasis
Session 3

Blood transfusion medicine

What you’ll learn:

  • Describe the basis of blood group systems in dogs and cats
  • Explain the principles of blood group testing and cross-matching
  • Describe the aims and indications for blood transfusion
  • Describe how to take blood from a donor and administer a blood transfusion
  • List the signs of a transfusion reaction
  • Formulate a therapeutic plan for a transfusion reaction

 

The price includes all 3 sessions, notes and quiz – 8 hours of CPD

*No traffic jams, accommodation hassles, pet or childcare, rota clashes, locum fees ……….. just great CPD and a valuable ongoing resource.

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