Veterinary Toxicology: Approach Pet Poisonings Correctly from the Start!
| Event Date | Mar 23, 2023 1:00 pm |
| Event End Date | Mar 23, 2023 2:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Cut off date | Mar 23, 2023 2:00 pm |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Online |
Don’t you know that it’s TOXIC? Brush up on common pet poisonings by attending this FREE 1-hr CE webinar with Veterinary Toxicologist, Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT. Learn the basics of properly assessing a poisoned patient in order to understand the risks presented by the toxin(s) and risks associated with patient signalment and history. Round out your knowledge as Dr. Schmid discusses useful pharmaceuticals to carry in your practice and how to handle patient follow-ups.
After this webinar, you will be able to:
- Assess toxins and patients
- Handle symptomatic patients safely
- Know ideal drugs to manage toxicity
- Follow up with common patient needs
This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. NOTE: You must watch the webinar LIVE to earn the CE credit.
Speakers
Renee Schmid
DVM, DABT, DABVT
Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, is the Manager, Veterinary Medicine and Professional Services and Senior Veterinary Toxicologist for Pet Poison Helpline/SafetyCall International. She has been with the organization since 2013 during which time she has had the opportunity to lead the team of veterinarians that span across the country and contribute to veterinary outreach and daily operations of Pet Poison Helpline. Dr. Schmid graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture/Animal Science as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at Pet Poison Helpline, Dr. Schmid has managed over 25,000 cases involving animal poisoning and has presented on leadership and various toxins at both state, regional and national conferences as well as national webinars. Dr. Schmid has published scientific book chapters on the topics of thyroid supplements, diuretic drug intoxication, xylitol intoxication, general poisoning therapy, strychnine toxicosis, Compound 1080 toxicosis, anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning, cholecalciferol rodenticide poisoning, toxicities from human drugs – cardiovascular and poisonous plants: house plants and ornamentals. Dr. Schmid has also published peer-reviewed scientific articles on intermediate syndrome after suspected organophosphate poisoning in a dog, xylitol and mirabegron poisoning in dogs, as well as anesthesia induction in cats (Schmid et al. Suspected intermediate syndrome in a dog after organophosphate poisoning, JVECC.