Learning & Development Manager Red Bank Veterinary Hospital- Ethos Pine Beach, New Jersey, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: This lecture provides an approachable introduction to the coagulation system, helping learners understand how blood clots form, function, and dissolve. We’ll start with primary hemostasis, including platelet function and common platelet disorders. Then, secondary hemostasis will be explored with a simple, visual diagram to clarify the complex clotting cascade. Fibrinolysis—the process that breaks down clots—will be explained, followed by an overview of bleeding disorders commonly seen in small animals. The lecture will also cover diagnostic testing used to evaluate coagulation, including tools for assessing hyper- and hypo-coagulable states. Real-world examples will connect these concepts to clinical practice, helping learners recognize and respond to abnormal bleeding
Learning Objectives:
Explain the basic steps of hemostasis, including the role of platelets, coagulation cascade in formation, and fibrinolysis in dissolving clots
Discuss challenges in diagnosing coagulopathies and the tools used to assess hyper- and hypo-coagulable states in patients.
Identify common bleeding and platelet disorders seen in small animals.
