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Splitting a Blood Unit
Kelsey, CVT, demonstrates how to split a blood product unit into a smaller transfer bag for patients who require a reduced volume, covering the equipment needed (scale, heat sealer or aluminum clamps) and proper port management. It also covers…
Rattlesnake Bites
Dr. Hannah Marshall, Critcalist, explains how to identify rattlesnake bites in pets, covering symptoms like rapid swelling, pain, and two puncture wounds. She walks through the diagnostic indicators and treatment protocol, including antivenom…
Emergency Feline Unblocking Procedure
Dr. Tauber, demonstrates the full urethral unblocking procedure for a cat (Casper) with a urethral obstruction, including sedation, catheter placement using hydropulsion, and confirming correct positioning via radiograph. Dr. Tauber also covers post-…
Why Do We Need Filters for Medications or Blood Products
Elitza, CVT, explaining why filters are used when administering certain medications and blood products in an ICU setting. She highlights how filters help prevent crystallized drugs, contamination, and impurities from entering a patient’s bloodstream,…
Spiking a Blood Unit for a Large Transfusion
Kelsey, a CVT and blood bank director at DoveLewis, demonstrates the proper procedure for administering blood transfusions to veterinary patients. She explains the essential steps including using appropriate blood filters, maintaining sterile…
Spiking a Blood Unit for a Small Transfusion
Kelsey, a CVT and blood bank director at DoveLewis, demonstrates how to draw a small volume of blood from an existing bag and administer it as a syringe-based transfusion, a method most commonly used for cats or small dogs. CVT and blood bank director…
PT/aPTT Test
Liv, Emergency Veterinary Assistant 3, provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to perform PT and PTT blood coagulation tests using IDEX COAG DX machines. She explains the equipment setup process, including loading the rotors and waiting for the…
Giving SubQ Medications to a Cat
Sam, CVT, demonstrates how to administer a subcutaneous injection of Enoxaparin, a blood thinner, to Theodore, a cat who has developed a thrombus causing him to be non-weight-bearing on his right front limb. Sam walks through the technique of tenting…
Giving Medications Transmucosally to a Cat
Sam, CVT, demonstrates how to administer buprenorphine transmucosally to Theodore, a cat patient, by applying the medication directly onto his gums for optimal absorption. Sam walks through the five rights of medication administration — right…
Giving Cerenia to a Cat with CHF
Sam, CVT, demonstrates how to administer an IV injection of Cerenia to Theodore, a cat with congestive heart failure (CHF). The video emphasizes careful technique, including verifying catheter patency, injecting slowly to minimize discomfort, and…