Abdominal, Thoracic & Soft Tissue Ultrasound – A 1 ½-Day Practical Course
Fri, 08 March, 2024
- Sat, 09 March, 2024
Species
Equine
Contact Hours
11 ATF Hours
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 28 January, 2024
Registration Deadline
Wed, 06 March, 2024
Language
Englisch (mit deutscher Moderation)
Sponsors
Discipline
Diagnostic Imaging
Internal Medicine – Endocrinology, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology & Oncology
Neonatology
Industry Partners
Global
Europe
Veterinary Partners
Global
Europe
The registration deadline has been extended as this course will definitely take place!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 1 ½-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to develop and update their knowledge and especially their practical skills on medical ultrasound of the following anatomic region: Abdomen – GI & non-GI organs (percutaneously & transrectally), thorax, eye, jugular vein etc.. The use of ultrasound for pleural drainage, for collecting biopsy samples and when working up foals will also be discussed.
The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors has a wealth of experience with medical ultrasound and will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, practical tips and pearls of wisdom open and honestly with the attendees.
In the mornings the following topics will be covered in well-illustrated lectures and case presentations (in English, with German moderation):
- Gastrointestinal Ultrasound incl. fast localised exam in horses with colic
- Ultrasound of non-GI Abdominal Organs
- Ultrasound-guided Biopsy Techniques
- Non-Cardiac Thoracic Ultrasound (incl. Pleural Drainage)
- Ocular Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Exam of the Foal
- Miscellaneous Medical Ultrasound – Thrombophlebitis, choke, transrectal ultrasound etc.
In the afternoons, 5 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:
- Fast localised abdominal ultrasound in horses with colic
- Ocular Ultrasound
- The complete Abdominal Ultrasound Exam & Biopsy Techniques
- Thoracic Ultrasound
- Soft Tissue & Head/Neck Ultrasound
The course fee includes lunch at a restaurant, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.
This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.1; C-E.2; C-E.3; C-E.4; C-E.11; C-E.15; C-E.16; C-E.17
Gunther van Loon graduated from Ghent University, Belgium, in 1992 and has worked at the Ghent University, Department of Large Animal Internal Medicine, ever since. In 2001 he finished his PhD on “Atrial pacing and experimental atrial fibrillation in equines”. In 2004 he became Diplomate of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine and in 2011 Associate Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging. He is now Professor in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Ghent University and his major interests are cardiology (arrhythmias, electrophysiology, cardiac pacing, echocardiography, TDI, 2D ST), and thoracic and abdominal ultrasound. Areas of research include 2D Speckle Tracking, Tissue Doppler Imaging, cardiac biomarkers, assessment of arterial wall stiffness and great vessel pathology, atrial fibrillation. Gunther has published mainly in the field of equine internal medicine and cardiology and lectures regularly at national and international courses and conferences.
Vikki graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and remained with the RVC for 6 months working in the basic sciences department as an anatomy demonstrator, before undertaking a neonatal intensive care fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center. In 2007, she returned to the UK and completed a rotating internship at Rossdale and Partners in Newmarket. She remained with Rossdales as a studfarm veterinarian for two further breeding seasons and also completed a southern hemisphere season in the Hunter Valley, Australia. In 2010, Vikki undertook a residency in equine internal medicine at The Ohio State University, while simultaneously obtaining a Master’s degree. She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2014 and is an RCVS recognised specialist in equine internal medicine. Vikki moved back to the UK and took up the position of internal medicine clinician and associate lecturer at the University of Cambridge from 2013-2019.
She is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Glasgow researching gastric disease and the gastric microbiome in horses in training, alongside part time clinical work. Vikki’s professional interests include gastrointestinal disease, neonatology and neurology.
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Venue
Pferdegesundheit Rhein Main, Birkenhof 2, 65795 Hattersheim
CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC
Birkenhof 2
65795 Hattersheim
Telefon: 06190 – 88 796 00 (24h erreichbar!)
E-Mail: info@tierklinik-hattersheim.de
DIRECTIONS
Take the A66 Frankfurt – Wiesbaden, exit Hattersheim-Süd/West (industrial area, Okriftel). Follow in the direction of Hattersheim Süd/West, across the set of lights and turn right after 100m. The clinic is signposted from here.
NEARBY AIRPORTS
Frankfurt Airport - approx. 11.8 km
NEARBY HOTELS
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Gästehaus Frankfurt
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Distance from Clinic 1.2km | Rooms from €39 |
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Parkhotel Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Clinic 1.4km | Rooms from €80 |
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Hotel am Schwimmbad |
Distance from Clinic 1.7km | Rooms from €8 |
““Interesting, give a lot of information that you can use in practice easily.””
- Veronica Carsenzuola, Clinique veterinaire de l'Etrier, Gouvieux, France
““Excellent course with practical application & well organized.””
- Marian Dobson, Clover Valley Veterinary Hospital, Langley, Canada
Qualified Vet
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1183.10
Lectures Only
USD 944.31
2nd vet, same clinic
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1123.40
Lectures Only
USD 895.46
Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 2008.01
Lectures Only
USD 1834.35
Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 591.55
Lectures Only
USD 472.15
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Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 238.79
Lectures Only
USD 189.95
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