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Retrobulbar Cellulitis
A 10 year old male neutered domestic shorthair feline presented with a 24 hour history of exophthalmia and chemosis OD. On exam the patient was normo-thermic with a temperature of 101.5 with a normal…Reviewing Postoperative TPLO Radiographs
TPLO, or tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy, is becoming a more common surgery for canine patients. After surgery, restricted movement is required to ensure quality healing. Learn from Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA about what to look for in…Rigid Rhinoscopy
Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, performs a rigid rhinoscopy on a dog with bilateral nasal discharge.
Ringworm Testing
On location at Rose City Veterinary Hospital, Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline), demonstrates how to collect a sample for DTM culture to assist in diagnosing ringworm.
Risky Business: Identifying at risk patients in the ICU
“How do you know when a patient in your ICU is going to die? Is there a sixth sense or a tingle that precedes a patient’s passing? ” It’s a question we’ve all been asked as technicians working in…Root Canal Discussion
Rebecca Martin, DVM, from VCA Dental Center Raleigh Hills discusses a case about a dog presenting with a fractured canine tooth. Dr. Martin shows and talks through the radiographs of this tooth and describes her thought process for whether to proceed…
Ruptured Urethra Catheterization Using Fluoroscopy
Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, uses a fluoroscope to assist in the placement of a urinary catheter in a dog with a ruptured urethra and fractured pelvis from vehicular trauma. Patient follow up with removal of the urinary catheter is included.
Safe Lifting
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), and assistant, Hannah Cohen, demonstrate the proper procedure for lifting a dog from the floor to the table.
Safe Scalpel Blade Removal
Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, reviews how to safely remove a scalpel blade.Safe Urine Specimen Handling
Collecting urine from our patients is a task we do everyday on the floor. Learn from DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about safely handing urine to ensure high quality samples.Safe Use of ThermoCare Incubator
Kara Erdman, CVT, reviews how to use a ThermoCare incubator on the hospital floor.Safety Considerations for Non-Rebreathers
DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews important safety considerations to keep in mind when using a non-rebreather setup.
Safety Considerations for Using Warmies
Warmies, or warmed water bottles, are occasionally used in veterinary medicine as a method to warm our patients. But before using them, it’s important to know the risks and safety precautions. Learn important usage recommendations from Technician Sarah…Safety Evacuation Plan
DoveLewis Safety Manager, Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, and Director of Services, Jerry Holder, discuss the annual DoveLewis fire evacuation drill in accordance with OSHA standards. The staff evacuation component as well as the building safety equipment…
Saline Agglutination Test
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains the reasoning and demonstrates the process of performing and interpreting a saline agglutination test.
Salivary Mucocele
An eight year old spayed female Australian Shepherd–mix presented to DoveLewis for 12 hours of acute onset of progressive dyspnea. The owner first noticed a “mass” on the left side of the dog's neck…Salmon Poisoning Disease
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses Salmon Poisoning Disease, a rickettsial disease in the Pacific NW. How the disease is contracted, clinical signs, and treatment measures are discussed.
Sample Preparation for Outside Lab
DoveLewis Urgent Care Assistant Moth Eldritch reviews how to prepare lab samples for evaluation.