Troubleshooting an Oxygen Snyder Machine

When it’s a busy day on the floor, the last thing you want to deal with is malfunctioning equipment. Medical Equipment Specialist Catherine Raffaell walks through a common error that occurs in our Oxygen Snyder Units at DoveLewis, and how to address the…

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…

Rabbits: Recording Vitals and Giving IM Injections

Rabbits are commonly seen in a veterinary clinic for husbandry issues such as GI stasis. Learn from Portland Community Instructor Laura Harris, CVT, and DoveLewis Technician Jaime Harvey about how to gather important information and begin your exam.

Canine Mitral Valve Disease

Canine mitral valve disease is a common cardiac disease seen here at DoveLewis. Learn from Cardiologist Caryn Reynolds, DVM, DACVIM, about some of the symptoms to be on the lookout for at your own clinic.

Ambu Bags Part 2: Set-Up and Patient Care

Ambu bags are really useful tools, but can be confusing to set up if you haven’t used them before. Learn a few tips and tricks from Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVCECC.

Ambu Bags Part 1: Reviewing the Basics

There are unique parts and safety features of ambu bags that make them ideal for veterinary patients. Learn from Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, about which settings to keep on your radar.

Treating a Head Abscess Part 2: Wet-to-Dry Bandaging

After draining and flushing an abscess, there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure proper healing. Learn from Staff Veterinarian Lindsey McGuire, DVM, about packing an abscess with the wet-to-dry bandaging technique.

Treating a Head Abscess Part 1: Prep, Drain, Flush

An abscess can lead to patient discomfort and infections that requires ongoing medical treatments. Review how to prep and flush a large head abscess from Staff Veterinarian Lindsey McGuire, DVM.

Post-Surgery Suture Removal

Learn from DoveLewis Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA about how to quickly finish the last step of a patients surgical care. In this video, review both continuous suture patterns and interrupted sutures.

Preparing Chlorhexidine Dilutions

Chlorhexidine is a great disinfectant, but needs to be used with care and at the correct dilution. Senior Technician Supervisor Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) reviews how to make safe chlorhexidine dilutions, and the difference between a scrub and…

Radiograph Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome

A feline patient presented for straining to urinate and constipation. Radiographs determined Cauda Equina Syndrome. What’s next?