RECOVER CPR - the essentials
Tracks
Stream One - Plaza Terrace
| Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Plaza Terrace |
Overview
Harold Davis
Speaker
Harold Davis
VECCS
RECOVER CPR - the essentials
Abstract
A collaborative or team approach is mandatory for optimal care of the cardiopulmonary arrest patient. The Veterinary guidelines that were established 13 years ago for the management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation were updated and released in July of 2024. 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
Biography
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 50 years. He is a co-founder of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians, the first recognized Veterinary Technician Specialty Academy. 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 immediate past 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 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 an honorary member of the Veterinary Nursing Council of Australia. He is an international speaker haven spoken in 16 countries. Harold has published several book chapters and 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.