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The acute brain - How to manage head trauma and status epilepticus in practice

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'The acute brain - How to manage head trauma and status epilepticus in practice'

Dr Steven de Decker

Traumatic brain injury and status epilepticus are potentially life-threatening emergencies, requiring prompt and accurate medical intervention. Although this can be overwhelming and daunting for the veterinary practitioner, these conditions can be managed in clinical practice. It is important to follow a calm and rational approach. During this webinar, we will discuss how to assess the prognosis at initial presentation, follow a step-by-step treatment plan, and create realistic expectations for patients with traumatic brain injury and status epilepticus. Managing these cases might be easier than you think, and you will hopefully approach your next case with fresh confidence.

About our speaker

Steven de Decker

DVM, PhD, MvetMed, DipECVN, FHEA, PGCert Veted, MRCVS

European and RCVS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology

Steven graduated from Ghent University in Belgium. After graduation, he performed there a Rotating Internship followed by a PhD about disk-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (‘wobbler syndrome’). Between 2010 and 2013, he completed a Residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. After becoming a board-certified specialist, he stayed at the Royal Veterinary College and is now Head of Service of the Neurology and Neurosurgery team. Although he is interested in all aspects of veterinary neurology, most of his research and publications focus on spinal disorders and neurosurgery. Steven has more than 85 publications in international scientific journals and presented most of his work at international conferences. He enjoys teaching and is therefore regularly involved in continuous professional development (CPD) events around the world.

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    Steven de Decker Head Neurology and Neurosurgery @ Royal Veterinary College

    European and RCVS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology Associate Professor Neurology & Neurosurgery Queen Mother Hospital for Animals The Royal Veterinary College University of London, United Kingdom