Triage and Stabilization

This presentation covers emergency triage and patient stabilization from a clinical perspective, as well as what to do in a variety of urgent situations.

Lecture Agenda:

• Triage and why it’s important
  • What requires triage
  • Creating a defined triage protocol
  • Using materials like a dyspnea scorecard and pain scale to help determine severity
• Anticipating needs and supplies
  • Oxygen therapy, IV catheters, and other equipment that may be required
  • How to help aggressive or panicked animals
• Reviewing time-sensitive forms in an effective manner
  • Resuscitation Directive
  • Critical Care Authorization

Kim Adams
BS, RVT, LVT, CVT, LSHC-S, FFCP–Veterinary Elite, RECOVER-Certified Instructor (BLS/ALS), QPR-Certified 

Kim Adams is a credentialed veterinary technician licensed in multiple states, with 28 years of experience in the veterinary field. Her professional background is rooted primarily in emergency and critical care medicine, advanced anesthesia, and animal behavior. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno, and currently resides in California.

She is deeply committed to compassionate, behavior-focused patient care. She is certified in Low Stress Handling (LSHC-S) and holds Fear Free Veterinary Elite certification. Kim works in clinical learning and development for Ethos Veterinary Health, helping veterinary professionals enhance their clinical skill sets and develop the necessary proficiencies to improve animal well-being.

Come for dinner, conversation, and 1 RACE-approved CE credit!