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Effective critical care requires proactive monitoring and early intervention. This session explores Kirby’s Rule of 20, a systematic approach to evaluating key patient parameters, preventing complications, and optimizing care for critically ill veterinary patients.
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In critical care, every detail matters. Discover how Kirby’s Rule of 20 provides a systematic approach to monitoring critically ill patients, recognizing early warning signs, and preventing life-threatening complications. This session will explore essential monitoring strategies and practical techniques to help veterinary professionals make informed clinical decisions, optimize patient care, and improve outcomes.
Dr. Linklater earned his veterinary degree in Canada and completed advanced training in the United States, becoming a Diplomate of ACVECC. He led the Emergency Department of a Wisconsin multispecialty hospital for over 20 years, mentoring more than 100 interns and residents and serving as Medical Director and Director of ER training and a VECCS- and VetCOT-certified trauma center. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications, co-authored two textbooks, and lectured nationally and internationally. His professional interests include trauma, surgery, coagulopathies, and transfusion medicine; personally, he enjoys skiing, cycling, hiking, travel, and time with his family.