Acute Pain Management in Cats
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Michael Petty, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, MAV
Michael Petty, DVM, CCRT, CVPP, MAV
Michael Petty, DVM, is a 1980 graduate of the veterinary school at Michigan State University. As the owner of Arbor Pointe Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Pain Center in Canton, Michigan, he has devoted his professional life to the care and well-being of animals, especially in the area of pain management. Dr Petty is the past president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. A frequent speaker and consultant, he has published articles in veterinary journals and serves in an advisory capacity to several pharmaceutical companies on pain management. He was also an Elite speaker for Pfizer Animal Health. He has been the investigator and veterinarian in over 12 FDA pilot and pivotal studies for pain-management products. He has lectured internationally on pain management. He is a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Pain Council
Overview:
This webinar explores the background of good pain management through care at home prior to the surgery, care at the hospital, and recovery care at home
Learning Objectives:
- At the end of this webinar the attendee should have a better understanding of patient care from the patient’s point of view.
- The attendee will learn recognize issues within their hospital and develop a feline-friendly atmosphere.
- The attendee will be able to make a list of action items and illustrate them to their veterinary staff in order to construct a plan to educate their coworkers in proper patient care.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
