Brainwaves: Riding the Ups and Downs of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Dogs and Cats

Live Webinar: Wednesday, December 3, Noon - 1 pm

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are common in dogs and cats secondary to traumatic events. Early recognition of TBI-related clinical signs and treatment must occur early in the resuscitation process to maximize survival. A thorough initial physical examination, followed by serial examinations, is crucial in the first 12-24 hours after TBI. Treatments aimed at maintaining blood flow and oxygenation to the brain can all be done by the primary care veterinarian. Nursing care, oxygen, analgesia, hyperosmolar agents, and patient positioning can minimize further injury to the brain, and many severely brain-injured dogs and cats can recover. We'll discuss TBI signs, treatments, and techniques in this vital webinar.

Speaker

Lisa J Converse, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Lisa Converse graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and completed her residency at the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center in Appleton. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2010. After 25 years, Dr. Converse "retired" from private practice and now spends her time as a locum clinical instructor in emergency/critical care and procedural instructor for Veterinary Emergency Group. From 2017 to 2019, she served on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Foundation (WVMF). In 2019, she stepped away and co-founded the Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin (OPK9), an organization that educates handlers and medical service personnel on the emergency medical management of law enforcement K9s. Lisa has two adult children and a grandchild on the way and spends her spare time traveling, skiing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and hiking.

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