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SAIM702-0602:Demystifying the Diagnostic Approach to Polyuria/Polydipsia

INSTRUCTOR:
Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FACVSc, DSAM, Diplomate (ACVIM); Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine, Mississippi State University

DATES:
June 12 -July 3, 2002
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays; 6/12, 6/19, 6/26; 9:30-11:30 PM ET (USA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide veterinary practitioners with a usable diagnostic approach to the common problem of polyuria and polydipsia. Some basic pathophysiologic principles will be used as a springboard to develop a step-by-step diagnostic strategy that should enable the practitioner to deal with more complex and obscure causes of polyuria/polydipsia. Three interactive sessions, with accompanying lecture notes, will be supported by a series of challenging web-based "What is Your Diagnosis" problem cases to work through.

COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK 1 - Discussion will center on the basic homeostatic mechanisms of fluid/water balance, and how variations in these translate into measurable/observable clinical scenarios: changes in water intake, urine output, urine concentration, and serum osmolality. The general principles of the thirst mechanism, urine concentration/dilution, polydipsia with compensatory polyuria, and polyuria with compensatory polydipsia will be discussed.

WEEK 2 - We will work through a rational, standard diagnostic approach to the causes of polyuria and polydipsia: what is common, what is easy to diagnose, and how to get the bulk of PU/PD cases diagnosed cheaply and efficiently. These are the cases where the hoofbeats are horses.

WEEK 3 - We will discuss where to go when the simple approach leads to an apparent diagnostic dead end. The ins-and-outs of the water deprivation test will be dissected: indications, how to do it, and how to interpret the results. (And how to arrive at a diagnosis even when the hoofbeats turn out to be zebras.)

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  1. Understand the basic principles of fluid/water homeostasis, and how things can go wrong.
  2. List and rank in order of likelihood the major, and less major, differentials for polydipsia and polyuria.
  3. Develop a rational diagnostic strategy for patients with polydipsia and polyuria.
  4. Perform a safe and diagnostic water deprivation test.
  5. Develop a fine appreciation for the pathophysiologic ramifications of drinking a nice cold glass of beer.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for 7 days following the last real time session.

SESSION NOTES:
The session notes for each session will be available the day AFTER the interactive session. (We don't want to make the interactive sessions too easy, do we?)

CE HOURS: 6

TUITION:
Member/$81,Non-Member/$131 before May 29th;
Member/$90,Non-Member/$146 after May 29th

For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out http://www.VIN.com/CE/Catalog.htm

Note: "This course meets the requirements for 6 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."

(Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)

COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.

Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.

Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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