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Set Up and Use of Anesthesia Record
Maina, CVT, provides an in-depth overview of setting up and using an anesthetic sheet with the Smart Flow program, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in recording patient vitals and medication details during procedures. With a focus on ensuring…
Body Cavity Fluid Sample Handling
Jessica and Joanie, CVTs, demonstrate proper handling techniques for body cavity effusion samples, emphasizing the use of lavender top tubes for cytology and no additive tubes for culture. They outline the process of filling the tubes using a syringe…
Placing a PICC Line
Liv, Tech, is placing a PICC line for a patient named Bonzo, who is in diabetic ketoacidosis. This procedure allows for regular blood glucose monitoring and medication administration without repeated needle sticks, ensuring both efficiency and comfort…
Tick Removal
Liv, technician, is treating a dog with a tick on her left paw. She instructs on the proper way to take off the tick, properly cleaning the site afterwards, and what symptoms owners should look for to make sure the site is not infected or that the dog…
DVM Rounds
Hannah Marshall, criticalist, discusses the importance of efficient patient rounding among doctors to enhance communication and care, particularly in a training environment. She highlights the I-PASS rounding system as a structured approach that…
Removing Staples from Skin Incision
Joanie, CVT, performs a staple removal on a patient post-knee surgery, ensuring the incision looks clean and free of complications before beginning the process. Using a specialized tool, she carefully removes the staples, monitors for any difficulties…
IV Catheter Taping
Courtney, CVT, demonstrates the proper technique for taping IV catheters in patients, emphasizing cleanliness and secure application to prevent complications. She explains the importance of using a "courtesy tab" and proper layering to ensure…
Blood Pleurodesis
Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, demonstrates the blood pleurodesis procedure, a technique used to manage pneumothorax by utilizing the patient's own blood to create a clot and seal leaks within the lung. She provides a detailed walkthrough…
Airway Sampling
Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, demonstrates the endotracheal wash procedure, a vital diagnostic tool for evaluating pneumonia in animals. She covers the necessary equipment, preparation, and technique, providing a step-by-step guide to…
Fentanyl Patches
Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, explains the uses and precautions of fentanyl patches.