Obstipation and Constipation. How Can You Help
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Dr. Adam Rudinsky, MS, DACVIM reviews the problem of constipation and obstipation in cats. We will discuss the most prevalent, concerning, and important differentials related to chronic constipation and how to effectively translate this information into empirical management plans for management and prevention of complications. The goal to develop a plan that prevents the end of the obstipation fun on the clinic floor. We will close with a discussion of the current approaches towards resetting the obstipated patient in clinic. Constipation in cats is both challenging and frustrating for clinicians and clients, we will aim to demystify the approach to these patients in a practical patient centered approach.
- Causes of constipation and obstipation in cats
- Diagnostic evaluation of constipation patients
- Nutritional and hydration management of constipation patients
- Prokinetic and laxative management of constipation patients
- Obstipation management protocols
Learning Objectives:
- Review the prevalence of constipation in cats and different disease differentials contributing to its occurrence.
- Outline the physiologic differences in different diseases resulting in constipation and develop disease specific approaches to them clinically.
- Apply the principles of hydration therapy, nutrition management, prokinetics, stress management, laxatives, and supplements in the management of constipation cats.
- Review new medical as well as traditional manual options for treatment of obstipation.
Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS
Adam Rudinsky completed his Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency and earned a Master of Science degree at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He subsequently embarked on a PhD candidacy training in mucosal immunology, providing him with diverse research experiences focused on the microbiota-mucosal interface. This complemented his clinical training in gastroenterology. Alongside his faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Adam also took on a postdoctoral fellowship in microbial pathogenesis.
In the realm of teaching, Adam has been instrumental in elevating and revamping the graduate curriculum in small animal internal medicine, creating and revamping courses to enhance the program. His dedication to teaching excellence is underscored by consistently positive student evaluations. Adam collaborates with colleagues to innovate clinical reasoning education and enhance the hepatology unit in the professional program.
In his clinical role, Adam operates at 33% clinic effort, prioritizing patient care, client service, and supporting clinic improvements. He actively participates in emergency endoscopy, research appointments, and gastrointestinal consulting, all while focusing on training clinical residents to excel in veterinary medicine.
Adam's research is centered on translational research, and he works closely with mentor Sheryl Justice. He has received recognition for an application to the CCTS KL2 award program and is actively involved in research projects with multiple publications and grant submissions. Adam is also a co-creator and founding member of the Comparative Hepatobiliary and Intestinal Research Program (CHIRP) at OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, recognized as a CCTS comparative research node.
Furthermore, Adam is passionate about mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists through graduate student advisement, committee membership, and active involvement in advancing veterinary medicine.
Moderator: Renea Lewis, Director, Veterinary Education
Renea Lewis is the director of veterinary education for dvm360®—an MJH Life Sciences Company™. She develops continuing education strategies and manages content development enterprise-wide in partnership with the Chief Veterinary Officer, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA. Lewis has over 20+ years of multimedia publishing, marketing communications, and copywriting experience, including 15 years in animal health care science. She earned her Bachelor of Science in communications at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and is an avid learner with professional certifications in communications, education, digital marketing, leadership, social media, and technology software platforms.
As a visionary strategist who is media tech savvy, she formerly built a Fortune 500’s marketing communication business unit leading successful communication and educational programs, marketing playbooks, media relations and event management deliverables, and served as the Managing Editor of 22 annual animal health supplier publications and catalogs. She has launched new products and services for 500+ global animal health suppliers, including, Bayer, Ceva, Elanco, IDEXX, Mars, Merial, Midmark, Purina, Vetoquinol, Virbac, and Zoetis, and has successful partnerships with AAEP, AAFP, AZA, CAETA, Catalyst Council, Canines for Companion Animals, The North Shore Animal League, Paws of Honor, Wounded Warriors, and VMAs. Having worked for a national group of animal emergency and specialty hospitals, Lewis was instrumental in co-delivering a new hospital operational initiative for creating the best possible veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) during a national pandemic and has advanced her insights of veterinary practice management.
Respected for building growth strategies and profitable operations, launching products and services, and fostering relationships within the animal health industry, Lewis is enthusiastic about partnering on continuing education, DEI, leadership, and wellbeing initiatives to advance the veterinary profession.
This program has been approved for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This activity is funded by Blue Buffalo.
