Director, Clinical Services Education MedVet Michigan, Michigan, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: Even experienced oncology technicians can trip over the math. This session brings the numbers to life — from precise body surface area dosing to complex dilutions for common veterinary chemotherapy agents. Participants will start with core principles and work their way into advanced, real-world scenarios that challenge speed, accuracy, and judgment. The session culminates in a lightning-round competition that tests who can calculate — and think — the fastest under pressure.
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply correct body surface area (BSA) calculations to determine chemotherapy doses in dogs and cats.
2. Accurately calculate and prepare dilutions for common veterinary chemotherapy drugs using appropriate diluents.
3. Identify errors in sample chemo calculations that could lead to patient harm or handling risks.
4. Demonstrate rapid-fire calculation and compatibility decision-making under timed conditions.
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