Fluids and electrolytes: saving lives by knowing more

INSTRUCTOR
Kathy James, DVM

DATES
Jan. 26 - March 1, 2000
Real-Time Sessions: (Wed.) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23;
9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Note Additional Real-Time Session)

COURSE OBJECTIVES
With clinicians always "striving to be almost as smart as the world's dumbest kidney," the course will focus on the evaluation of the fluid and electrolyte status of clinical patients and the provision of optimal fluid therapy.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

1. Brief overview of body fluid compartments and their regulation.
2. Assessment of patient fluid status and needs.
3. Discussion of fluid types, including crystalloids and colloids.
4. Selecting the best fluid in various clinical situations.
5. Monitoring patients on fluid therapy.
6. Self-testing, case-based problems. These will be posted after each session.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course, and will continue for two weeks following the real time session.

CE HOURS: 8

TUITION:
$162 on or before 1/19; $180 after 1/19/00

REMINDER:
This course will be conducted on www.VIN.com.
(VIN-AOL users: If you do not yet have access to VIN.com, go to https://www.vin.com/promo/AOLapp.htm and fill out the form.)

TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email CEonVIN@vin.com, listing the course title, your full name, and your preferred method of payment (credit card, check).

PLEASE NOTE:
If the course starts in less than 48 hours, email CEonVIN@vin.com, or phone the VIN office directly (800-700-4636)

Debbie Friedler
Coordinator of Continual Education
CEonVIN@vin.com

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