| 8:00 AM- 9:15 AM |
Practical Critical Care Tips for Rabbits and Hystricomorphs in the ER
In this discussion, we will review how to properly triage, diagnose, and treat the most common rabbit and hystricomorphic (guinea pig and chinchilla) emergencies. Attendees will be presented with the real standard of care on rabbit and hystricomorphic emergency, instead of the old-school SC fluids, oxygen, and metoclopramide approach. The talk will showcase techniques on handling, sedation, diagnostic taking, clinical skills, and true critical care approach for the most common rabbit and hystricomorphic emergencies. |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
How to Treat GI Stasis with Evidence-Based Medicine
This lecture will cover the GI syndrome complex in rabbits, how to properly diagnose with the aid of imaging and blood work, and how to properly manage with evidence-based medicine, instead of anecdotical information. Attendees will be presented with the standard of care for GI syndrome in rabbits, including hospitalization, pain management, CRIs, and proper prokinetics. Spoiler alert—you should not be using metoclopramide and cisapride! |
| 1:50 PM-2:50 PM |
101 of Rabbit Endotracheal Intubation
This lecture will provide all the steps necessary to successfully intubate rabbits. Topics covered will include equipment selection, positioning, common challenges and solutions, and different endotracheal intubation techniques. No excuses! |
