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Medical Math - Reglan CRI
Sam, CVT, walks through the step-by-step calculation for adding metoclopramide (Reglan) to IV fluid bags as a CRI, using a patient's weight and hourly fluid rate to determine the correct concentration in milligrams per liter. Sam also demonstrates how…
Aging Gracefully Individualized Pain Management for Geriatric Pets
Dr. Kate Earl, DVM CVA CVPP, covers the physiology of chronic and maladaptive pain in geriatric pets and why it is so difficult to treat. The presenter walks through a comprehensive toolbox of treatment options — from NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, and…
Medical Math - Dilution Ratio vs Dilution Factor
Sam, CVT, explains the critical distinction between dilution ratios and dilution factors: a dilution ratio means combining one part drug with a specified number of parts solvent for a larger total volume, while a dilution factor means the drug volume…
The Canine (and Feline) Knee - Old Problem, Newest Solutions
Dr. Dusty Spencer, DVM DACVS-SA, presents a comprehensive educational session on stifle (knee) surgeries in dogs and cats. The presentation covers cruciate ligament disease and medial patellar luxation, emphasizing that cruciate tears in dogs are…
Medical Math - Dextrose CRI
Sam, CVT, explains how to calculate dextrose CRI additives, using the formula (desired concentration ÷ stock concentration) × total volume to determine how many milliliters of 50% dextrose to add to a fluid bag or Buretrol. Sam emphasizes that the…
Practical Assessment and Stabilization of Polytrauma in Dogs and Cats
Dr. Marie Min, DVM MS DACVECC, explores crucial principles of stabilizing polytrauma cases, including pathophysiology, assessment techniques, and management strategies for various injuries. Key topics include understanding coagulopathy, fluid…
Changing Barolime Crystals and Calibrating the Snyder Oxygen Kennel
Sam, CVT, demonstrating how to set up and maintain a Snyder unit used for patient oxygen support. Sam walks through two key procedures: replacing the barolime (carbon dioxide-absorbing granules) and properly calibrating the unit to room air (20.9%…
Basic Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians
Jessica, CVT, presents a comprehensive training session on anesthesia monitoring fundamentals for veterinary technicians. The lecture covers essential topics including the technician's role in patient safety, proper anesthesia machine setup and…
Using Activated Charcoal on a Dog Who Ate Chocolate
Emerson, CVT, demonstrating how to orally administer activated charcoal (Toxiban) to Desmond, a dog who ingested chocolate. The procedure helps prevent toxin absorption by binding harmful substances in the GI tract so they can be excreted, and…
Inhalant Anesthesia
Trudee, CVT, provides an overview of inhalant anesthesia in veterinary medicine, focusing on Isoflurane (ISO), including key concepts such as minimum alveolar concentration (MAC), time constants, and patient monitoring during anesthetic maintenance…