Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Asheville – North Carolina 2025May 15 - 17, 2025
Original price was: $995.00.$895.00Current price is: $895.00.
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Emergency Critical Care – Dr. Mariana Pardo
Emergency Critical Care – Dr. Erik Zager
Learn from two experts in Veterinary Medicine and expand your knowledge on Emergency Critical Care in Asheville. Asheville is a city in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for a vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, including the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence. The vast 19th-century Biltmore estate displays artwork by masters like Renoir. The Downtown Art District is filled with galleries and museums, and in the nearby River Arts District, former factory buildings house artists’ studios. It is within 90 minutes to the entrance of Smoky National Park and entrance is free.
May 15, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
Your Destination
Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Referring Code/Group Name: 91V
Room Rate: $212 King 2 room suite or 2 Double beds 2 room suite plus 13% taxes double occupancy
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early!
Cancellations can be made up to 3 pm 2 days prior to your check in. No shows will be charged a 1 night no show fee.
Breakfast vouchers will be given to each room, 2 per King room and 4 per double bed room.
Parking rate $15 (reduced from $30? per night for hotel guests.
Check in 4 pm, Check out 11 am
Getting There
There are two airports in the area. The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 15 miles away. The second closest is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), located approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours away.
Emergency Critical Care
Mariana A. Pardo BVSc, MV, DACVECC
Dr. Mariana Pardo is a trailblazing force in the world of veterinary medicine, exemplifying the transformative power of dedication and education. In 2009, she embarked on her journey at Universidad Mayor, Chile, where she laid the foundation for her remarkable career.
Her pursuit of excellence led her to the University of Georgia and the University of Florida, where she honed her skills through not one, but two emergency and critical care internships. Driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge, she then pursued her emergency and critical care residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Pardo is more than just a skilled practitioner; she is a bilingual ambassador for knowledge and change. As an international speaker, she bridges the gap between cultures, sharing her expertise far and wide. Her prolific contributions extend beyond the lecture hall; she has authored multiple articles and book chapters, leaving an indelible mark on the field.
In a digital age, Dr. Pardo has leveraged the power of social media through her platform @criticalcareveterinarian, bringing accessible continuing education to a global audience. Her dedication to teaching is not just a profession; it's a calling. She is on a mission to give back to the Latin American community, generously participating in numerous continuing education programs.
However, Dr. Pardo's influence extends beyond her professional achievements. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine, and her commitment is evident in her role as a member of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
In 2024, Dr. Pardo's life journey led to the inspiration to create Global Instruction for Veterinary Empowerment or GIVE, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has the mission of creating global veterinary advancement by empowering sustainable specialty-level care in areas where these services are not available or cost-prohibitive.
Dr. Pardo's journey is an inspiring testament to the heights one can reach through unwavering dedication, education, and a deep commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive and accessible for all.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Triage and Stabilization for the General Practitioner
2. CPR RECOVER Guidelines
2. Post-CPA RECOVER Guidelines
3. Toxicities 101 - Tips from a Criticalist
4. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
5. Traumatic Brain Injury
6. Emergency Fluid Therapy
7. Acid Base Made Simple
8. Initial Triage and Stabilization in Abdominal Pain
9. Transfusion Medicine – Clinical Cases
10. Initial Triage and Stabilization in Thoracic Trauma
11. Management of Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
12. Just Breath: Respiratory Assessment
13. Just Breath: Respiratory Monitoring
14. Hocus Pocus: Ultrasound ER Techniques for the GP
15. Emergency Blood Gas Analysis
16. Emergency Upper Airway Procedures
17. Emergency Chest and Abdominal Procedures
18. Feeding Tube and Urinary Catheter
19. Vascular Access
20. High Flow and Mechanical Ventilation
21. Critical Care Case Simulations
22. Respiratory Case Simulations
23. ECG in the Emergency Room
24. Stabilization of the Traumatized Patient
25. Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Contusions
26. Pain Management in the ER
27. The Essential Crash Cart
Emergency Critical Care
Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC
Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified Emergency and Critical Care specialist, managing partner, and department head of the Emergency and Critical Care services at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE).
Dr. Zager attended Bucknell University in Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor of arts in animal behavior. He went on to Cornell University for his doctor of veterinary medicine. After earning his DVM in 2013 he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the New York City Animal Medical Center. He followed his rotating internship with a specialty internship in emergency and critical care at Tufts University in Massachusetts. He returned to Cornell University for his 3-year emergency and critical care residency. Following his residency, Dr. Zager moved to Hong Kong to set up a critical care department at one of Asia’s few veterinary specialty hospitals. After 3 years in Hong Kong, Dr. Zager returned to the USA to help found Philadelphia Animal Speciality and Emergency.
Dr. Zager has a passion for teaching, presenting at veterinary medical conferences throughout the country. His other professional interests include the treatment of heat stroke, sepsis, endocrine emergencies, intoxications, and the use of focused ultrasound in the critically ill. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking. He has a cat and a Shiba Inu.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Respiratory Distress Part 1
2. Respiratory Distress Part 2
3. Feline Urethral Obstruction
4. Shock
5. The Acute Abdomen
6. Sedation and Analgesia in the ER
7. Parvo and Panleukopenia
8. Heatstroke
9. Advanced Fluid Therapy and Acid-Base Evaluation Part 1
10. Advanced Fluid Therapy and Acid-Base Evaluation Part 2
11. Coagulation Testing