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Anesthesia Induction Box
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), explains proper set-up and safety for using an anesthesia induction box to induce anesthesia in multiple species. The many drawbacks of this method of anesthesia induction are also covered.
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Anesthesia Induction for Small Mammals
DoveLewis Veterinarian Kelly Flaminio, DVM, reviews how to use a dog mask for anesthetic induction in small mammals.
Anesthesia Leak Test
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), Demonstrates leak testing your anesthesia machine, which only takes a minute, and can save you valuable time during an anesthetic procedure. This should be performed before every anesthetic procedure for patient safety,…
Anesthesia Machine Basics
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), explains the different parts to the anesthesia machine. She covers proper anesthetic circuit choice, appropriate oxygen flow rates, correct reservoir bag sizing, and pop-off valve safety.
Anesthetic Breathing Circuit Options
DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the different anesthetic breathing options for veterinary patients.Anesthetic Complications
During this hour of case studies, Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS(ECC, Anes.), CVPP, walks you through some of her toughest anesthetic cases. She explains the hows and whys of drug selection, monitoring, and emergencies during critical anesthesia.
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Answering Medical Questions Over the Phone
DoveLewis Director of Patient Care Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to answer client questions over the phone.
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Antegrade Pyelogram
Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, and Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, perform an antegrade pyelogram on a dog to diagnose a ureteral obstruction.
Antibiotic Awareness
In honor of Antibiotic Awareness Week, Carrie Daly, DVM, discusses the importance of judicious antibiotic use and how to prevent antibiotic resistance in your hospital.
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses a case of anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity seen in the ER. The emergency treatment before starting the dog on vitamin K therapy (the mainstay for this toxicity) is the focus of this discussion.
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity – Another Great Pretender
A five-year-old female spayed Australian shepherd presented with a 24-hour history of lethargy and increased respiratory rate and effort. The owners were unaware of any toxin exposure or trauma. On…Antiseptic Solution Protocol
DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Sarah Hunter, describes the protocol for changing bottles of alcohol, scrub, and solution stored on the hospital floor.
Anxious and Afraid
In this lecture, Jenn Fiendish, CVT, VTS (Behavior), discusses fear and anxiety in cats and dogs. Common presentations, management techniques, treatment strategies are covered. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1.5 Technician CE credits.…
Applying and Troubleshooting ECG Leads
Getting a clear ECG reading on your patient is important. Learn tips from Veterinary Assistant Nikki King, about how to apply leads and troubleshoot common errors.
Applying Ocular Medication - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC) walks through the steps of applying ocular medication to a dog. Review how to restrain, and the abbreviations used in prescription instructions.Applying Ocular Medication - Feline
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains and demonstrates how to administer ocular medication to a cat. This particular patient has an ulcer in his left eye, which is being treated with antibiotic drops every four hours.