Lecture / Seminar
Applied Anatomy and Physiology and Histology of the ear canal, eardrum and the middle ear. Pathogenesis of otitis external, diagnostics, cytology, microbiology and treatment techniques. Pathogenesis of otitis media: including advanced diagnostics. Ototoxic chemicals, drugs and treatment of otitis media. Surgical options for end stage of ear disease.

Wet Lab
The laboratory will include a demonstration of how to use the MedRx Video Vetscope, followed by a hands on practical interactive laboratory with each participant using this advanced video otoscopy system. Each participant will learn how to examine the ear canal and evaluate the tympanic membrane. Proper ear cleaning and flushing techniques will be demonstrated and each group will properly clean and flush the ear canal using instruments and suction. In addition, each group will perform a myringotomy and retrieve cytological and microbiological samples from the bulla. Each participant will practice proper irrigation and medicating of the middle ear. This will also be the time for one on one discussion of diagnostic radiology, cytology and treatment techniques.

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Instructor Bio:
Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM;

• Current Status:
  
• Owner of Animal Hospital of Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama. (exclusively small animal) Since 1979.
  
• Professional Training:
• • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with High Honors, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1978
• • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Florida, Gainesville, 1972
  
• Professional Memberships:
  
• • American Veterinary Medical Association
• • Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
  
• • Central Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
  
• • Phi Zeta, Rho Chapter, Veterinary Honor Fraternity
  
• • American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
  
• Other Veterinary Related Activities
  
• • President, Animal Emergency Clinic of Montgomery, P.C.
  
• • Past President, Central Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
  (presently serving on a number of committees)
  
• • Past Rabies Inspector for Montgomery County, Alabama
  
• • Past Marketing Director, Animal Clinic Products, Montgomery, Alabama.(Manufacturer of Extend-A-Chuck)
  
• • Veterinary Consultant to MedRx, Inc., Largo, Florida. (Manufacturer of the MedRx Video Vetscope)
  
• Speaking History—Over 150 presentations including:
  
• • Diagnosis and Treatment of Ear Disease
  
• • Ear Disease Lectures and Laser Surgery of the Ear
  
• • Southeast Veterinary Conference
  
• • Virginia Academy of Veterinary Medicine
  
• • North Carolina Academy of Veterinary Medicine
  
• • South Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
  
• • Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
  
• • Maritime Provinces Veterinary Association
  
• • Music City Veterinary Symposium
  
• • Vetgroup Australia
  
• • Southwest Veterinary Symposium
  
• • Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference
  
• • North American Veterinary Conference
  
• • American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology
  
• • University of California at Davis – Advanced Laser Symposium
  
• • American Veterinary Laser Society
  
  
• Research Interests
  
• • The use of Tris-EDTA to increase antibiotic sensitivity of fluoroquinolone resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  
• • In vitro effects of an efflux pump inhibitor on canine otic isolates of fluoroquinolone resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
  
• Publications:
• • Diagnosis of Canine Wobbler Syndrome Utilizing Myelography, VM/SAC, Vol. 75, No. 12, (1980).
• • Urinary Obstruction, Hypoplasia of the Kidney and Feline Infectious Peritonitis Nephritis Occurring Simultaneously in a Cat. VM/SAC, Vol. 76, No. 2. (1981).
  
• • Persistent Urinary Tract Infection in a Cat with a Urachal Diverticulum. VM/SAC, Vol. 76, No. 12. (1981)
  
• • Differential White Blood Cell Count Utilizing the Buffy Coat Smear Technique. VM/SAC, Vol. 78, No. 3. (1985)
  
• • Extending the Limits of Your Surgical Instrumentation. VETERINARY MEDICINE. Vol. 80, No. 10. (1985)
  
• • Treatment of Secondary Otitis Media. VETERINARY FORUM. Vol. 10, No. 8. (1993)
  
• • Secondary Otitis Media--an Often Overlooked Condition. CANINE PRACTICE. Vol. 20, No. 1. (1995)
  
• • Clinical Exposure: A Cocker Spaniel with Dysuria and a Fleshy Vaginal Mass VETERINARY MEDICINE Vol 90, No. 7. (1995)
  
• • Chitosan: A Novel Compound with Potential Use for Weight Loss in Dogs and Cats. VETERINARY FORUM, Vol. 13, No. 10. (1996)
  
• • Granulosa Cell Tumor in a Spayed Bitch. VETERINARY MEDICINE, Vol. 92, No. 8. (1997)
  
• • Treatment of Malassezia Otitis Externa Using an Acetic Acid/Boric Acid Solution. VETERINARY FORUM. Vol. 14, No. 8. (1997)
  
• • Diagnosis of Otitis Media in Dogs and Cats. WALTHAM FOCUS, (September, 2000)
  
• • Small Animal Ear Diseases--An Illustrated Guide. L.N. Gotthelf, Editor, W.B. Saunders, Co. Philadelphia.(2000).
  
• • How I Treat Otitis Externa. WALTHAM FOCUS. (July, 2001).
  
• • Diagnosis and Treatment of otitis media in dogs and cats. Veterinary Clinics of North America, 34(469-487) Elsevier Saunders. (2004).
  
• • Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide, 2nd. ed. L.N. Gotthelf, editor. Saunders Elsevier (2005).