Interpreting Coagulograms

INSTRUCTORS:
Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, MS, PhD;
Head, Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU, U.K.
AND
David Lewis, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM
Director, Consulting Services
Antech Diagnostics
12616 SE Stark, Portland OR 97233

DATES
Feb. 15 - March 14th, 2000
Real-Time Sessions: (Tues.) 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 2/7; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course will provide participants with an interactive review via internet presentations of basic processes in coagulation/hemostasis and laboratory tests commonly available for assessment of coagulation/hemostasis. Information about correct specimen collection and handling and interpretation of laboratory results will be included. Common problems and challenges in laboratory result generation and interpretation will be covered. Case study material will be used for illustration and discussion. Course notes will be provided. This should provide participants with the following:

1. Opportunity to review basic pathophysiologic mechanisms associated with coagulation/hemostasis
   
2. Opportunity to acquire knowledge about correct types of specimens, handling and submission of specimens for coagulation testing
   
3. Become more comfortable in interpretation of coagulation testing results
   
4. Opportunity for interactive discussion with presenters and other participants regarding coagulation testing problems and challenges in practice
   
5. Opportunity to study case material and coagulation testing results from a variety of types of clinical cases, including hemophilia, vWd, thrombocytopenia, anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity, DIC or other conditions.
   

These experiences should enable them to be more comfortable and confident in addressing cases and the use of coagulation testing for evaluation of these cases.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS
Week 1: Tuesday 15 February 2000: K. Freeman On-line Leader

1. Introductions
2. Review of processes of coagulation and hemostasis
   • Traditional categorization of coagulation processes
     Extrinsic pathway, Instrinsic pathway, Common pathway
   • Fibrinolysis
   • Anticoagulation processes
   • Interactions and importance of the above processes
   • Commonly available tests to assess coagulopathies
   • General manifestations of coagulopathies in domestic animals
   • Collection, handling and submission of specimens for coagulation testing
3. Questions and Answers

Week 2: Tuesday 22 February 2000: D. Lewis On-line Leader

1. Understanding necessary QC for coagulation testing
   
2. Common problems/challenges with coagulation testing
   
   • Presentation for bleeding
     
   • Bleeding post surgery
     
   • Bleeding in relation to other conditions or disease processes
     
   • Coagulation testing with anticoagulant therapy
     
   • Case presentations and results for discussion (available for self-study ahead of time, as part of course notes)
     
   • Questions and Answers

Week 3: Tuesday 29 February 2000: K. Freeman On-line Leader

1. Case presentations (continued)
   
2. Questions and Answers

Week 4: Tuesday 7 March 2000: D. Lewis On-line Leader

1. Finish case presentations
   
2. Questions and Answers

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:
$99 on or before 2/08; $108 after 2/08/00

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

[ CE MAIN | COURSE CATALOG | RACE/GETTING CREDITS | ONLINE CE HOW TO | SUGGEST A COURSE | VIN MAIN ]

---

800.700.4636  |  CEonVIN@vin.com  |  530.756.4881  |  Fax: 530.756.6035 777 West Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616 Copyright 2000, Veterinary Information Network, Inc.