Managing pain for better surgical outcomes
Adequate pain control can aid in faster healing times, less patient interference with the surgical site, and reduced chance of the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
Surgery
Fixing salivary mucoceles in dogs and cats
Surgical treatment offers a reliable, permanent solution for our patients. As with many conditions, successful outcome relies on accurate diagnosis, knowledge of relevant anatomy, and managing client expectations.
Puppy regrows jaw after mandibulectomy
Tyson, a three-month-old French bulldog, had its lower left mandible removed at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine due to a malignant oral tumor
How to approach polytrauma
While severe visible injuries can cause distress to practitioners, threatening internal injuries are easily overlooked, leading to more compromising conditions, such as cardiopulmonary arrest.
Tips on minimizing, recording, and handling surgical complications
As the saying goes, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” Dealing with complications starts with preparing for them.
Tips on minimizing, recording, and handling surgical complications
As the saying goes, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” Dealing with complications starts with preparing for them.
A guide on fixing radius and ulna diaphyseal fractures in cats and dogs
To decide the recommended treatment for the patient, it is important to accurately determine the signalment and history.
Holiday hazards: ‘Tis the season for sharing life-saving tips
Delicious holiday foods are just one of the seasonal pitfalls facing clients and their pets. Help them stay accident-free with hazard management and avoidance tips from emergency, critical care, and toxicology experts and practitioners.
Tips on surgical instrument inspection
Surgical instrument inspection, also often referred to as instrument care and handling, begins at the point of use.
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.