VT31 - Endocrine Crisis: Hypoadrenocorticism

Sunday, February 19, 2023

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Megan Brashear, BS, RVT, VTS (Emergency & Critical Care) (she/her/hers)

Senior Manager of Veterinary Nursing
Lafayette, IN, United States

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Moderator(s)

SC

Stephanie Crobar, CVT

Palisades Veterinary Hospital
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ, United States

Specialty Veterinary Technician Session: You may see patients with Addison’s Disease, but are you comfortable with all of the ins and outs of this disease? This lecture discusses Addison’s Disease including common breeds, effects of the disease, and what happens in an Addisonian Crisis. These emergent patients will be covered in detail so that technicians can recognize a potential crisis on bloodwork and understand treatment strategies

Learning Objectives:

Identify common abnormalities in laboratory results that are commonly seen in hypoadrenocorticism
Anticipate changes in patient status due to hypoadrenocorticism and respond with appropriate nursing care
Educate pet owners on medication and home care for hypoadrenocorticism patients