The Seizure Spiel
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians
Overview:
The reader will become familiar to a pragmatic approach to the initial seizure evaluation. Differential diagnosis above and beyond idiopathic epilepsy are discussed including metabolic and structural encephalopathies. Cursory description of anti-seizure medications, their benefits, contraindications and management are covered. Most-importantly, the value of communication in these high intensity presentations is emphasised.
Learning Objectives:
⦁ Recognize the different causes of seizures.
⦁ Become familiar with the main anti-seizure medications
⦁ Comprehend when referral is indicated.
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), originally from New Jersey, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia, he finished his neurology/neurosurgery residency at Washington State University. There he developed a love for neuroimaging and the development of a novel neuronavigation device. After joining the faculty at the University of Missouri, he applied these interests to develop therapies for both animals and children with the rare neurodegenerative disorder known as Batten disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) and was awarded the young investigator award by the Batten Disease Support & Research Association for his work. He then moved to St Louis, Missouri, where he practiced for several years and developed the first hybrid private practice/academic neurology residency program, which continues today. He currently practices at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency in North Carolina. In addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Wininger owns and operates 3D Veterinary Printing, LLC, which creates anatomic models and customized surgical tools to aid veterinary surgeons and neurosurgeons around the world. He also is the founding treasurer of the Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, an active member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and adjunct professor for the University of Missouri. In his spare time, Wininger enjoys scuba diving, endurance sports, and exploring new places through their food.
Veterinarians and technicians can earn 1.0 RACE®-approved credit hours.
