DIVM's first day featured sessions on anesthesiology and rehabilitation

Day 1 of our Directions in Veterinary Medicine (DIVM) conference featured 8 sessions on anesthesiology and rehabilitation. Check back for our DIVM coverage of these sessions and more from the dvm360® team.

Laser Therapy In Veterinary Rehabilitation

Sponsored by Multi Radiance Medical.

Speaker: Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA,

A review of what a photoceutical is and how we use lasers in veterinary rehabilitation. This will include in-clinic and at-home devices.

Old But Gold: Updates & Myth-Busting Of Epidural Anesthesia

Speaker: Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA

An update on epidural anesthesia, with a focus on the ideal technique and equipment as well as drug options, volume calculations, indications, and contraindications.

Bite The Bullet: Oral Blocks Made Easy

Speaker: Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA

An update on dental blocks, with a focus on techniques and drug options as well as volume choices, indications and contraindications.

Pain Pain Go Away! These New Modalities Are Here to Stay!

Sponsored by Zomedica

Speaker: Adam Christman, DVM, MBA

There are many new and exciting pain modalities we should consider when treating the acute and chronic pain patients. Learn some of these modalities and how you can integrate them into your pain management protocols. We also will discuss newer ways in identifying pain on the physical exam.

Don't Be Lame (Part 1): Multi-modal Management Of Soft Tissue Injuries Of The Thoracic Limb

Speaker: Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM

This discussion systematically reviews the orthopedic examination with a focus on commonly overlooked soft tissue injuries, to evaluate diagnostic modality options, and to discuss various treatment protocols for specific soft tissue injuries.

Don't Be Lame (Part 2): Multi-modal Management Of Soft Tissue Injuries Of The Pelvic Limb

Speaker: Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM

This sessions focuses on the cranial cruciate ligament rupture and hip dysplasia, which are 2 of the most common causes of pelvic limb lameness.

Don't Be Lame (Part 3): Multi-modal Management Of Lumbosacral Disease

Speaker: Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM

This sessions focuses on lumbosacral pain as the leading cause of morbidity and early retirement in working and sporting dogs.

Epidurals for Lumbosacral Disease

Sponsored by Synovetin OA®

Speaker: Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA,

A review of the literature and techniques used for treating LS disease in dogs with a targeted approach.