Fixing traumatic diaphragmatic hernias
Regardless of the cause, thorough patient evaluation and treatment of concurrent injuries is critical for successful outcome when fixing diaphragmatic hernias.
November 2023
Temperature changes reduces nesting success, study finds
The research looks into the effects of temperature variability on nesting success by analyzing 300,000 breeding bird records, spanning from 1995 to 2020.
Ultrasound donation equips Michigan shelter with ‘pediatric probe’
The Core Imaging team has conducted training to help staff in the Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) use the new in-house imaging tool.
Ultrasound donation equips Michigan shelter with ‘pediatric probe’
The Core Imaging team has conducted training to help staff in the Humane Society of West Michigan (HSWM) use the new in-house imaging tool.
December pet- and vet-related calendar
The first day of winter, Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa come to mind quickly for dates to remember in December, but there are some animal-related ones, too. Mutts, horses, and zoo animals each have their own day, as does ugly sweaters. What a perfect in-clinic mixer or photo opportunity on socials with both two- and four-legged friends showing off their “ugly” look!
Tech Talk: Empathy and the human animal bond goes a long way
Up until it is time for them to cross the Rainbow Bridge, the relationship a person has with their pet is special in its own way. They all hold different meanings to each person. I am no different in that way. I am just as human as the next person, remembering how important my pets are to my family is what helps to bring me closer to my clients. It allows me to be able to truly see their experiences as my own, bringing my knowledge and expertise to the table to help them as I am able to do so.
Intraoperative Fluid Therapy and the Hypotension Algorithm
Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), reviews the basics of intraoperative fluid therapy for general anesthesia and how to determine arterial blood pressure and cardiac output in anesthetized patients. Attendees will familiarize themselves with more novel fluid therapy recommendations and how they apply to a balance anesthesia approach utilizing an algorithm to treat intraoperative hypotension.
Intraoperative Fluid Therapy and the Hypotension Algorithm
Michelle Albino, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), reviews the basics of intraoperative fluid therapy for general anesthesia and how to determine arterial blood pressure and cardiac output in anesthetized patients. Attendees will familiarize themselves with more novel fluid therapy recommendations and how they apply to a balance anesthesia approach utilizing an algorithm to treat intraoperative hypotension.
Treating the large oronasal defects
The key is to develop a revision plan that is based on good surgical principles and addresses shortcomings of the original closure.
VetCE Virtual: Inside Out: Exploring the World of Small Animal Internal Medicine
Earn CE credits! Join us in our December VetCE Virtual with sessions from Craig Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), Allison Kendall, DVM, MS, DACVIM and Adam Rudinsky, DVM, MS, DACVIM. VetCE Virtual is brought to you by Veterinary Practice News and V…