SA067 - Glucocorticoids in Ear Disease: Lots of Differences & Uses

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM

Location: South Seas H, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Craig Griffin, DVM, DACVD (he/him/his)

Clinician
Animal Dermatology Clinic
Henderson, Nevada, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

Leslie Wolff, MRCVS (she/her/hers)

Veterinarian
Animal Clinic of Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States

Glucocorticoids are one of the most important therapeutic agents used for treating ear disease and there are numerous types and ways they can be used. Many referral cases have never been on what I end up selecting. This session is what are the different options and what is important about why they are selected.

Learning Objectives:

Learn advantages and disadvantages for different glucocorticoids used in otitis externa cases
Learn how glucocorticoids are used in a preventative maintenance program for otitis externa
Understand when and what systemic or intralesional therapy is indicated for otitis externa case