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Feline NG Tube Placement
Heidi Feltz, CVT, places a nasogastric feeding tube in a cat under the guidance of Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC). Placement, testing for correct positioning, and securing the tube are discussed.
Chest Tube Aspiration
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to manually evacuate a chest tube.
Brachial Plexus Block
Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anes.), CVPP, discusses a brachial plexus block; how to set up and perform the block, and which nerves will be pain-free after the block is performed.
Arterial Blood Draw
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to obtain an arterial blood sample for the dorsal pedal artery in a dog.
Platelet Estimate
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform a platelet estimate from a blood smear.
Demystifying the Anesthetic Ventilator
Some of the most common questions I am asked involve the anesthetic ventilator. I hear everything from "How do I use it?" to "I am afraid of it," to "We have one, but no one knows how to use it."…
Handling Aggressive Dogs
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), talks through restraining an unpredictable dog with a past history of aggression for an IV injection.
The Good, Bad and Ugly
Monica Maxwell, SPHR, and Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discuss case summaries of employee management.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit.
This course has been approved by the…
Leptospirosis Isolation Protocol
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a gram negative spirochete. Cases of Leptospirosis were historically found in sporting and working dogs with access to standing pools of water and open…
Antegrade Pyelogram
Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, and Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, perform an antegrade pyelogram on a dog to diagnose a ureteral obstruction.
Body Temperature - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to measure body temperature rectally on a dog.
Respiratory Rate and Effort - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), demonstrates how to examine a dog’s respiratory rate and effort, while paying close attention to the specific patient’s mentation, illness, and breed.
Monitoring Mentation - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), what mentation means, with emphasis on classifying patients as QAR (Quiet/Alert/Responsive), BAR (Bright/Alert/Responsive), and Dull/Depressed.
Sandbox Wars
Petty arguments between staff can sometimes make you feel like you’re back in the sandbox fighting over toys. Monica Maxwell, SPHR, helps you identify problem personalities and gives tips on how to deal with these sandbox wars.
This talk…
Fee Setting
Setting prices for your services can be a daunting challenge. Rona Amadon, CPA, and Christy Michael, BVMS, discuss the science behind fee setting and give you tips for your own practice.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM…
Monitoring Mucous Membranes - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to evaluate Mucous Membranes and CRT (Capillary Refill Time) in a dog.
Heart Rate and Rhythm - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to measure heart rate, rhythm, and pulse quality on a dog.