
Dr. Mark E. Epstein, DVM,
Dipl. ABVP (C/F), CVPP
12 RACE CE HOURS $495
Q and A dates all will be at 11 am EST:
1st
Live Q&A –
April 11, 2021
2nd
Live Q&A –
April 18, 2021
3rd
Live Q&A –
May 2, 2021
4th
Live Q&A –
May 23, 2021
The Topics that will be covered:
- What you need to know about Normal and Maladaptive Pain Processing (& Syndromes You’ll Encounter)
- Basic neurophysiologic mechanisms of protective pain.
- Neurophysiology of maladaptive pain – why and how does pain go wrong.
- Neuropathic Pain states and syndromes every clinician will encounter.
- When, Why, and How to Utilize Adjunctive Pain-Modifying Medications
- Comparative evidence re: tramadol, gabapentin, TCAs (amitriptyline), SS(N)RI’s, amantadine, acetaminophen, CBD, and others in humans, dogs and cats.
- Practical tips utilizing adjunctive pain-modifying medications in acute/surgical and chronic pain.
- New and future pain-modifying medications on (and coming) to the veterinary formulary.
- The Foundation: Highest, Wisest, Safest use of NSAID and Opioids
- How to minimize and even avoid NSAID-related adverse events.
- Current landscape of opioid use in veterinary medicine.
- “Opioid-Less”: Practical tips for using less opioid in peri-surgical protocols.
- Putting It All Together: Evidence-based Approach to Acute-, Chronic, – and Acute-on-Chronic Pain
- Sample protocols for transoperative pain management in the uncomplicated surgical patient.
- Modifying transoperative pain management protocols for the patient already in chronic pain.
- Evidence based pyramid for managing Osteoarthritis in dogs (and a discussion of cats as well).
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- Addressing suspected neuropathic pain in dogs and cats.
Let Dr. Mark Epstein help you eliminate the stress with your veterinary pain management
topics by providing a blueprint for success. Feel at ease with each and every procedure by
incorporating the lessons, tips, and tricks in learning with others online.
12 RACE CE HOURS $495
I created this workshop with general practice veterinarians in mind to give you the blueprint and step-by-step plan to complete your pain management topics with confidence, efficiency, and high standard care for your patients.
Here is what you get during the 8 weeks course:
- Four ninety-minute Hand-Picked Topics with a detailed discussion about each Topic.
- Four ninety-minute Live Q and A sessions with Dr. Mark
- A Facebook group for you to interact with fellow students, discuss your personal cases and ponder questions for the monthly discussion.
12 RACE CE Hours $495
Don’t miss this fantastic novel opportunity to learn and interact in a dynamic community of like minded veterinarians dedicated to practicing quality veterinary pain management!
Dr. Mark E. Epstein, DVM, Dipl. ABVP(C/F), CVPP
