2021 VIRTUAL Fall Conference - Program
SDCVMA Fall VIRTUAL Conference
Special Senses: Dermatology with a Twist
for the General Practitioner
September 18 & 19, 2021
8:00 am - 1:00 pm each day
The Program offers 4 Interactive Continuing Education Units per day.
*Lectures are NOT Recorded.
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Day 1 — 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Taking Stertor in Stride: Update on Brachycephalic Airway Surgery (Shaver)
Although some things may not change- Bulldogs are medical and surgical challenges- the methods we have for improving brachycephalic airway disease have continued to evolve and improve. Classic techniques for managing upper airway obstruction such as alarplasty and staphylectomy will be reviewed, along with recommendations to decrease the likelihood of complications when performing these proce- dures. New options for treating brachycephalic upper airway obstruction will also be introduced.
Crusting, Bleeding, and/or Smelling? Diseases of the Pinnae (Werner Resnick)
Some dogs are all ears. Some days in practice may feel the same. The treatment of "otitis externa" is the second most common reason for claim submission to insurance companies. Over 15% of patient presentations to the general practitioner are due to diseases of the ear canal. The pinnae are the "doorways" the ear canal - and sometimes the only part of the external ear canal affected with disease. A pictorial review of the common lesions of the pinnae will be presented.
Listen Up! Surgical Treatment of Diseases of the Pinnae and Ear (Shaver)
Identifying when surgery is indicated for aural disease can be challenging, as well as determining what surgical approach would provide the greatest benefit. Imaging and surgical options for treating otitis, aural neoplasia, polyps, and traumatic injuries will be discussed.
Something to Sneeze at: Dermatologic Diseases of the Nasal Planum (Werner Resnick)
The nasal planum has a distinct appearance - and it gets stuck, literally, in many different places. Changes in the look and feel of your patient's nose can be very distressing to your clients. Diseases that affect the nasal planum can be part of a generalized dermatosis or may be unique to this structure. Common causes may be congenital, environmental, infec- tious, metabolic, immune-mediated, or neoplastic in origin. A pictorial review of the anatomy and of common lesions affecting the nasal planum will be presented.
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Day 2 — 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Homage to Halsted: How to Hasten Healing (Shaver)
William Halsted was a surgical innovator over a hundred years ago, but his basic principles still hold true today. By focusing on the tenets of aseptic technique, meticulous hemostasis, minimizing dead space, gentle tissue handling, anatomic ap- position of tissue planes, preservation of blood supply, and eliminating tension, surgical success can be maximized. We will examine Halsted's principles with an emphasis on how to achieve cosmetic closures and manage tension.
Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions: Blame the Drug, Not Your Choice! (Werner Resnick)
Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are reported to occur in up to 7% of the human population and are the 4th and 6th most common cause of death in hospitalized humans. Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADR) occur less commonly – reported in 1 to 3% in humans -- and are also reported to be approximately 2% in dogs and cats. What are the pathophysiological mechanisms for these reactions, when do they occur, and what are their symptoms? And most importantly, what can you do? Sometimes the treatment can be worse than the disease. Always keep this differential on your list.
Dermatology or Ophthalmology? The Eyelid Margin Wars (Werner Resnick)
Dermatologist or ophthalmologist? Diseases of the eyelid are often thought to be an extension of ocular disease. And yes, the eyelids protect (and lubricate) the globe. But often when there are lesions or inflammation around the eyes, there is no ocular disease – and medical evaluation and treatment of the skin is required. Eyelid dermatoses can be generalized into five catego- ries: benign swellings, tumors, infection, allergic blepharitis, and immune-mediated dermatitis. A pictorial review of the common lesions at or near the eyelids will be presented.
The San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association is a California Statutorily approved CE provider.
*This program is designed to offer interactive CEUs, therefore the lectures are not recorded for independent viewing.