Join us in-person (yes, in-person!) on Sunday, Mar. 13, 2022, from 12 – 4 pm for our premier WSVMA DVM: Masterclass Intensives, featuring Dr. Tamara Grubb and sponsored by Zoetis. Pain causes negative changes in our patient’s health, behavior, and welfare. As veterinarians, we take an oath to “use scientific knowledge and skills for the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering…” (from the AVMA veterinarian’s oath), which means we promise to relieve pain. In these sessions, we will discuss a variety of pain and analgesic topics with actionable information for both small and large animal species. Audience interaction is encouraged and appreciated.
Dr. Grubb will cover the following topics:
The Pathophysiology of Pain & Building an Effective Analgesic Protocol for Acute Pain
Knowledge of the mammalian pain pathway and of the mechanisms of drugs promotes the building of effective analgesic protocols. But what drugs really can/should be used together? Treatment of acute pain will be the focus of this discussion.
The Power of Local Anesthetics: Stop Pain in Its Tracks
Local anesthetics decrease intra- and postoperative pain and can decrease the development of chronic pain. They are potent, easy to administer, and cost-effective. Local/regional blocks should be a part of EVERY analgesic protocol. Specific drugs and blocks will be described in detail.
Chronic Pain Treatment
Chronic pain is more than just lingering acute pain. Induced changes in the pain pathway can make chronic pain difficult to treat. Current and future chronic pain treatments – along with their myths and truths – will be discussed.
What Are They Hiding? Pain Assessment Tools, Tips & Techniques
Scientifically we know animals feel pain, but they are adept at hiding pain, making it difficult to detect. But detection is crucial for treatment. Species-specific pain assessment tools, tips, and techniques for both veterinarians and animal owners will be presented.
Dr. Tamara Grubb is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia with a strong focus in pain management. She owns an anesthesia/analgesia/continuing education consulting practice which serves both small and large animals (VetAACE). Dr. Grubb is a national/international educator and lecturer, a certified acupuncturist, an Adjunct Professor of Anesthesia & Analgesia at Washington State, and is President-Elect of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management’s (IVAPM). She is co-author of two books, including ‘Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management for Nurses & Technicians’. Dr. Grubb’s favorite achievement is winning the Distinguished Teaching Award at two Universities.
The program will be held at Renton Technical College and will provide four (4) hours of high-quality continuing education. Registration is $99 for members, $149 for non-members.
All attendees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have obtained a negative result of a test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of the event. The WSVMA will also follow all state/local requirements and event center policies, and the most current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention at the time of the event regarding the wearing of masks.
Registration is open to veterinarians. If space is available close to the event date, interested licensed veterinary technicians will be allowed to register. Contact the WSVMA to be included on a waiting list.
Register today at the WSVMA website. We’re excited to see you in person!
Posted February 4, 2022