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RECOVER 2.0 What's new in ALS

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Stream One - Goldfields Theatre
Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Goldfields Theatre

Overview

Harold Davis


Speaker

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Harold Davis
VECCS

RECOVER 2.0 What's new in ALS

Abstract

A collaborative or team approach is mandatory for optimal care of the cardiopulmonary arrest patient. The Veterinary guidelines that were established 12 years ago for the management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation were updated and released in July of 24. It is important that all CPR team members be aware of current recommendations. This discussion will provide an overview of what’s new in RECOVER 2.0 ALS

Learning objectives – by the end of this session the attendee will:

- Know the current recommendations and suggestions for the delivery of advanced life support
- Know the importance of communication and team dynamics in CPR

Biography

RVT, VTS (Emergency and Critical Care) (Anesth/Analgesia) Harold Davis is a veterinary practice educational consultant and the former Manager of the Emergency and Critical Care Service at the UC Davis William R Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. He is a RECOVER CPR certified instructor. Harold has been in the profession for 49 years. As co-founder of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians, Harold was instrumental in obtaining from North American Veterinary Technicians Association provisional recognition for technicians as specialist. This is the first organization to receive this acceptance. He is also a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia. He is the past president of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Harold is the first non-veterinarian elected to this position of this 5000 plus member organization. He is the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. In addition, he is a past President of the Board of Directors for the North American Veterinary Community. Harold has served on various boards and continuing education program committees. Harold is the recipient of many awards and honors; most recently the 2020 Continuing Educator of the Year Award - Veterinary Technician at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas Nevada, USA. Harold is proud of the fact that he was made an honorary member of the Veterinary Nursing Council of Australia during the 2023 Conference. He is an international speaker haven spoken in 16 countries. Harold has published several book chapters, journal articles. The second edition of his co-edited book entitled Advanced Monitoring and Procedures for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care was recently published.
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