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Dr. Blount invites you to her newest seminar subject. Here's part of what you will experience and learn:

During the 2 Days and 17 CE Seminar Hours each of the common first tier blood tests will be discussed in detail, and a list of differential diagnoses created for each one.

Also covered will be a system to work through these diagnoses in a logical manner to arrive at the correct diagnoses, for optimum health care benefits.

The most commonly indicated outside lab tests for the problems we see most often in the trenches of small animal practice will be discussed, considering when to use these tests, how to collect and ship test samples, and where to send them.

Cases will be introduced all throughout this seminar as real examples of how lab tests made all the difference to a successful healthcare outcome.

Included in your proceedings will be all PowerPoint presentations, client handouts on tests we discuss (explains why we recommend a particular test), diagnostic aid charts and algorithms, and much more.

During this seminar you'll also learn the answers to these important questions:

  • Why it is of utmost importance to look at the blood smear of any patient with an abnormal CBC? What parasites and protozoa might you see there. What can the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets tell you about your patient? How do you quickly estimate the cell counts to check your CBC controls?

  • How do you best assess the anemic patient? Is the anemia severe enough to be a primary problem, or should we work on other problems first? Why is it so crucial to get a reticulocyte count when assessing the anemic patient?

  • How do you use platelet count, buccal mucosal bleeding time and ACT with minimal equipment in any practice to work up bruising/bleeding problems? If you have PT and PTT in house, we will discuss using those tests to their best advantage as well. For those who do not have in house equipment for PT and PTT, we will discuss the best options for sending those tests out.

  • How to put urinalysis to work for you and your patient? Urinalysis is probably the most underutilized first tier lab test in small animal medicine. It requires no expensive equipment and the cost to the clinic is minimal.

This seminar will also teach you how to get the most benefit from using outside labs:

  • Endocrine testing in detail: for example, which is better, ACTH Stim or Low Dose Dex? Which of the many thyroid panels should we choose, and under what circumstances? Can we use A1c testing effectively for dogs and cats?

  • the latest in PCR and DNA testing: this will cover testing for the many genetic diseases, for infectious disease and for breeding.

  • tests for gastrointestinal disease: TLI, PLI, B12, folate, Dysbiosis Index, diarrhea pathogen panels, alpha 1 fecal proteinase, FISH analysis, etc.

  • the latest cardiac blood tests: troponin, ProBNT, etc.

  • Colorado State tests for sorting out those elusive lymphoma cases: PARR, flow cytometery, immunocytochemistry, etc.

  • the most up to date diagnostic and treatment aids for fungal disease: from Pan American Vet Lab and Mira Vista Lab.

  • neuromuscular tests: available at UC Davis.

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Some average ratings Attendees gave Dr. Blount's past seminars:

Dr. Blount is impressive on the Texas Vet's List, but even more so in person. Ray Allen, DVM - Alpine, TX

After each of Dr. Blount's Seminars, attendees are asked to anonymously complete a survey by answering questions with scores from 0 to 10. Below are some of the questions and the updated score average:

  • How "practical" was the seminar information you learned? 9.6
  • How would you rate your overall knowledge increase of the seminar subject? 9.2
  • Was the seminar knowledge a good value for your attendance fee? 9.5
  • Would you recommend this seminar to your colleagues? 9.8
Questions???   Contact Russ
phone: (936) 564-7792   e-mail: russ@vonallmen.net


Seminar Approved by East Texas Veterinary Medical Association
James M. Morton, DVM - President
17 CE Hour Units

Approved for Veterinary Continuing Education in Texas
(Note: Other states may be added on request with sufficient notice)


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