Wet Labs
All wet labs will take place at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.
Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, Scotland
Please note that labs can only be booked in combination with a congress registration for at least the day on which the lab takes place.
The disposables for all labs are made possible by the generous support of:
With special thanks to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies for kindly granting us the use of the workshop rooms:
Wednesday June 3rd - Surgical Wetlab: Abdominal and thoracic surgery practical
Tutor: Lynda Rutherford
Time: 08.30 - 12.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 800,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 1000,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 07.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 13.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The aim of this wet-lab is to demonstrate and to practice the surgical techniques on cadavers that are most useful to people in practice who regularly see emergency cases and ECC residents. The procedures included are included in the ECECC diploma examinations. These include: vascular anatomy in the abdomen, Pringle maneuver, splenectomy, liver anatomy and lobectomy, diaphragmatic rupture repair, gastrotomy, partial gastrectomy via invagination, enterotomy, intestinal resection and anastomosis, gastropexy, cystotomy, cystostomy tube.
Thoracic procedures: intercostal thoracotomy, thoracic vascular anatomy, partial lunglobectomy, sutured total lung lobectomy, pericardectomy, surgical placement of chest drain.
There will be time to practice these complex procedures under the guidance of ECVS diploma holders and be able to ask direct questions throughout the practical.
Wednesday June 3rd - Tubes & Holes Lab
Tutors: Sigal Klainbart & Efrat Kelmer
Time: 13.30 - 17.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 375,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 435,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 12.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 18.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
During this wet-lab we will practice common procedures performed by emergency clinicians. The lab will begin with a live demonstration of the procedures, followed by hands-on practice on cadavers. The procedures will include placement of a chest tube using Mila tubes (over the wire and Carmalt techniques), placement of a tracheostomy tube, coniotomy, nasal oxygen, naso-esophageal and naso-gastric tubes, female urinary catheter and placement of a pigtail catheter into a bladder. Should time permit we will practice placement of a jugular catheter and an esophageal feeding tube.
Wednesday June 3rd - VECCUS foundational POCUS Lab for nurses and veterinarians
Tutor: Søren Boysen & Kris Gommeren
Time: 13.30 - 17.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 300,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 375,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 12.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 18.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
POCUS to LIVE, LIVE to POCUS! Dyspneic cats, unstable patients, vague “ain’t doing right” presentations….these are cases that test clinical confidence when time and diagnostics are limited. Veterinary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) turns uncertainty into confidence, allowing rapid, patient-side decision-making when seconds count!
Join co-leads Søren Boysen and Kris Gommeren, internationally recognized leaders in veterinary POCUS and co-founding members of VECCUS, for an immersive, hands-on lab designed to transform how you approach critical and emergent patients. Learn practical lung, pleural, cardiac, abdominal, and vascular POCUS skills that are rapid, intuitive, and immediately applicable in everyday practice, no prior ultrasound expertise required!
The VECCUS foundational lecture stream is a pre-requisite to this wet-lab which will combine cadaver pathology, phantom simulation, and live dog training to maximize attendee learning. This is POCUS taught by the experts who helped define the field, don’t miss it!
This lab is made possible by the generous support of:
Thursday June 4th - POCUS Lab for nurses and veterinarians
Tutor: Maxime Cambournac
Time: 08.30 - 12.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 300,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 375,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 07.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 13.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
In this fundamental Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) course designed for both veterinarians and nurses, participants will acquire through a systematic approach knowledge of abdominal, lung, and pleural space POCUS. The course spans four hours, comprising lectures and hands-on experiences with instructors to ensure a seamless learning experience for individuals ranging from novices to those more acquainted with POCUS.
Attendees will develop proficiency in identifying, diagnosing, and monitoring various conditions, including but not limited to abdominal effusion, pleural effusion, gallbladder wall edema, signs of ileus, lung contusions, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, aspiration pneumonia, and more. POCUS proves invaluable for clinic personnel as it offers a swift, evidence-based, non-invasive, and repeatable bedside sonographic examination, and will soon seamlessly integrate with your clinical examinations.
This lab is made possible by the generous support of:
Thursday June 4th - Advanced POCUS lab
Tutor: Søren Boysen
Time: 13.30 - 17.30 (incl. breaks)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 450,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 510,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 12.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 18.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
This workshop is designed for both seasoned practitioners and those seeking to elevate their ultrasound skills. The Advanced POCUS Lab, spanning a comprehensive session, empowers participants with in-depth knowledge and hands-on proficiency in advanced ultrasound techniques.
Throughout this workshop, participants will learn about lung and pleural space ultrasound, honing their ability to assess small volume pneumothoraxes and pleural effusions with precision. The curriculum extends to focused echocardiography, providing participants with the skills to subjectively assess critical parameters such as left atria:aorta ratio, cardiac contractility, and volume status.
Abdominal POCUS offers a thorough exploration of assessments for the gall bladder, pancreas, and kidneys. Participants will also learn to detect pneumoperitoneum together with master the technique for assessing renal pelvis dilation, enhancing their diagnostic capabilities in various clinical scenarios.
This workshop is tailored for those seeking to expand their ultrasound skill set beyond the basics. Attendees will benefit from a curriculum crafted to enhance their ability to perform nuanced ultrasound assessments, ultimately contributing to improved patient care. Elevate your POCUS skills with this advanced workshop, where theory seamlessly integrates with hands-on practice under expert guidance.
This lab is made possible by the generous support of:
Friday June 5th - Echo POCUS Lab
Tutor: Brogan Atkinson
Time: 08.30 - 12.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 450,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 510,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 07.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 13.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Focused echocardiography or focused cardiac ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool performed in symptomatic small animal patients in the acute care setting. Focused echo is helpful in the timely diagnosis of pericardial effusion, structural heart diseases and to provide estimates of fluid responsiveness. Importantly, it should be part of a more comprehensive and integrated thoracic ultrasound including interrogation of the pleural space, and lungs. In this lab, we will provide hands-on “probe time” practicing acquisition and interpretation of echo images in various patient positions and transducer positions. We will work with the live dogs in sternal/standing and lateral recumbency.
This lab is made possible by the generous support of:
Friday June 5th - Local nerve block & Vascular Access POCUS lab
Tutors: Søren Boysen & Angela Briganti
Time: 13.30 - 17.30 (incl. break)
Location: Edinburgh University
Room: TBC
Maximum number of attendees: 24 participants
Lab fee: Early fee € 450,00 incl. VAT / Late fee € 510,00 incl. VAT
Transportation: bus transportation will be provided. Please note that the bus will depart strictly on time and cannot wait for late arrivals, so participants are kindly requested to be on site well in advance of the departure time.
Departure: 12.30 from Edinburgh International Conference Centre to Edinburgh University
Return: 18.00 from Edinburgh University, scheduled to arrive around 13.30 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Participants will focus on two pivotal aspects of ultrasound-guided interventions: analgesic blocks and vascular access. This hands-on experience aims to equip attendees with essential skills for effective pain management in critical patients and precise vascular access procedures.
The ultrasound-guided analgesic blocks, a crucial skill set applicable in both human and veterinary medicine. Participants will master key nerve blocks, such as the Sciatic nerve block, Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block, Quadratus Lumborum block, Erector Spinae (thoracic) block, and intercostal block. These blocks are invaluable tools for managing pain in critical conditions, providing a nuanced approach that balances efficacy with patient comfort. Attendees will actively engage in these procedures under expert supervision, allowing them to refine their skills and receive real-time feedback.
The ultrasound-guided vascular access, a skill set indispensable in various medical scenarios. Participants will learn to navigate the ultrasound probe with models for different situations, such as obtaining arterial samples for diagnostic purposes and accessing veins in edematous legs where traditional methods may prove difficult. The precision offered by ultrasound guidance enhances safety and success rates in these procedures.
In summary, this wet lab offers a condensed yet comprehensive exploration of ultrasound-guided analgesic blocks and vascular access procedures. Attendees will leave empowered with skills applicable in various clinical scenarios, ranging from challenging vascular access situations to advanced pain management techniques in both human and veterinary medicine.
This lab is made possible by the generous support of: