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Hanging Limp Prep for Amputation on a Canine
Dr. Andrea Sundholm, DVM DACVS-SA, demonstrates a hanging leg prep technique in preparation for a limb amputation surgery at DoveLewis. She explains how to secure and suspend the limb using tape and vet wrap, emphasizing differences in technique…
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Dr. Elyssa Katz, DVM DACVIM, performs a bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage on a dog with a chronic cough unresponsive to antibiotics, aiming to collect sterile samples from the lungs for diagnostic testing. The procedure involves navigating a…
Rectal Polyp Removal on a Canine
Dr. Andrea Sundholm, DVM DACVS-SA, performs a straightforward removal of a pedunculated rectal polyp in a dog. She explains the surgical approach, including the use of everting sutures for visualization and careful suturing to avoid the anal sac.
Patient Positioning for a Suboccipital Craniectomy
Dr. Bethany Pastina, DVM DACVIM, explains the detailed positioning and preparation of a dog named Tuba for a suboccipital craniectomy to remove a cerebellar meningioma. She highlights critical considerations for airway management, intracranial…
How to Maintain Hospital Floors
Megan Urton, VA 1, covers best practices for maintaining clean floors in a veterinary setting, emphasizing the importance of using color-coded microfiber pads—green for sweeping and blue for mopping. It highlights proper techniques for both sweeping…
Nairs Flush on a Conure
Dr. McKibben, Exotics DVM, evaluates a Conure after two episodes of severe sneezing, with the second involving significant mucus production. The team demonstrates a nasal sinus flush procedure, explaining its use for both therapeutic relief and…
Porcupine Quills in the Chest Cavity
Dr. Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA, walks us through the complex surgical process of removing porcupine quills that had migrated into a dog's chest, causing breathing difficulties. The procedure includes a detailed median sternotomy, careful removal…
Removal of Facial Mass from a Feline
Dr. Sundholm, DVM DACVS-SA, performs a delicate surgery to remove a benign facial mass from a cat, taking special care to preserve the eyelid's function and appearance. The procedure involves meticulous preparation and intradermal suturing to minimize…
Thoracenthesis for Pleural Effusion
Dr. Carrie Halverson, an ER veterinarian, walks through a thoracocentesis procedure on a 12-year-old mini Aussie with pleural effusion, explaining key steps, equipment, and techniques. She also highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic goals of the…
Putting on a Sterile Gown for Surgery
Baylee, a VA1 in the neurology department, demonstrates the proper technique for donning a surgical gown to assist in a sterile surgical procedure. She provides detailed steps, including removing jewelry, handling the gown with care to maintain…