VT52 - Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Monday, February 20, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Amy Newfield, CVT, MS, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care)

Professional Unicorn
Veterinary Team Training
Upton, MA, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Elizabeth Barclay, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Holland Military Working Dog Hospital
Devine, TX, United States

General Veterinary Technician Session: How is it possible that returning blood supply back to an area where it was cut off could kill an animal? Ischemia-reperfusion injury produces a chain of devastating events and is a relatively new and exciting topic in veterinary medicine. Attendees will learn about this devastating syndrome, how it affects patients, and ways to prevent it. Case studies will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn about ischemia
Attendees will learn about reperfusion injury
Attendees will learn about identifying I/R injury in patients
Attendees will learn about treatment options