Simple Interrupted Suturing

Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, demonstrates how to perform a simple interrupted suture pattern. Proper instrument holding and knot tying is discussed.

Fluid Therapy

Fluid therapy is a topic that we all learned from day one in veterinary school. Although it is a fundamental part of many of our therapies, it is far from a basic concept. This review of fluid…

Vaccine Associated Sarcoma

Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline), discusses vaccine associated sarcoma in felines and the 3 2 1 Rule when making the decision to biopsy a lump at a vaccine site.

Maintaining the Sterile Field

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the sterile field in the surgery suite and how to properly pass items to a sterile surgeon maintaining the sterile field.

Oscillometric Blood Pressure

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to obtain a blood pressure on a dog using an oscillometric blood pressure machine. Proper cuff size, machine limitations, and proper documentation are all discussed.

Tiny Talk – Anesthesia Ventilator

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses the use of a ventilator for anesthetized patients. Benefits, tidal volume calculation, and patient monitoring concepts are covered.

Fractures: Radiographs and Diagnostic Considerations

Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, discusses the radiographic interpretation of a vertebral body compression fracture and important rule outs that should be considered for diagnosis.

Surgical Debulking of Nerve Sheath Tumor

A 13-year-old spayed, female retriever mix, presented to DoveLewis’ surgery department for evaluation and possible removal of a large tumor on the right forelimb.  She was diagnosed with a…

Pericardial Effusion Diagnosis

Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, demonstrates how to look for pericardial effusion in a dog using an ultrasound.

Nutrition in the Critically Ill

Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, reviews the metabolic processes of the ill patient and how they differ from a healthy patient.  Different modes of nutritional support will be outlined from enteral to parenteral, as well as cases to…