Mic drop medicine: 5 new ideas that changed the way I practice

After nearly 1,000 podcast episodes and conversations with hundreds of the sharpest minds in veterinary medicine, some ideas tend to stick — the kind that challenge your assumptions, make you think differently, and ultimately change the way you practice. In this session, veterinarian and podcast host Dr Hugh Hiemstra shares five powerful clinical insights he's picked up from behind the mic. He's joined by some his past specialist guests to help expand on these ideas in what promises to be an interactive and engaging session. From subtle mindset shifts to game-changing approaches to diagnostics and treatment, these are the takeaways that made him a better vet — and just might do the same for you.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Re-evaluate antibiotic prescribing habits based on current thinking around antimicrobial resistance, microbiome preservation, and emerging guidelines on duration of therapy.
• Apply updated treatment protocols for anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity, including the use of IV vitamin K formulations for faster clotting time resolution.
• Understand the risks of incorrect fluid therapy protocols in nephrotoxin exposure and incorporate evidence-based fluid strategies.
• Gain insights into the use of basal insulin regimens for the management of diabetes.
• Implement auto-transfusion techniques in appropriate cases with confidence, including practical equipment tips and clinical scenarios where this can improve patient outcomes.