Description
Upcoming Continuing Education Meeting
Select Emergencies in the Day Practice
Michael Karagiannis, DVM, DACVECC
Wednesday, Nov 2nd, 2022
6-8 pm – note earlier time!!!
Location: The Lodge
1050 Des Peres Rd
Des Peres, MO 63131
A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Dr. Karagiannis has extensive experience in, but not limited to, the stabilization of severe traumas, intoxications, envenomations, transfusion medicine, cardiac emergencies and acute pancreatitis. As a critical care specialist, he has particular interest in sepsis and advanced respiratory disease requiring mechanical ventilation.
Dr. Karagiannis received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He began his veterinary career gaining valuable experience in Saint Louis as both an animal emergency and a general practice veterinarian. With the desire to advance his education and training, Dr. Karagiannis completed his residency at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Dr. Karagiannis leads the emergency and critical care team at Veterinary Specialty Services (VSS) and, as such, has mentored three residents here. He is an adjunct professor for the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, assisting in the training of veterinary students.
Lecture Objectives or Summary:
To discuss select emergencies that the general practitioner is likely to encounter and the best ways to stabilize prior to transfer to a 24-hour practice or treat in house.
2 Hours CE credit for the evening