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Cisternal Tap Positioning and Preparation
Courtney Menke, CVT, walks us through the preparation and positioning process for a cisternal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap, a delicate neurological procedure used to collect spinal fluid from the neck. She explains the sterile setup, restraint…
Debrief After a Code
Brie Homa, CVT, explains the importance of conducting a post-code debrief after emergency situations. She outlines the structure of an effective debrief, emphasizing communication, equipment evaluation, team feedback, and creating a supportive…
Cleaning the Autoclave
Mars Zackery, Surgery VA1, demonstrates the step-by-step process for properly cleaning an autoclave, including draining, refilling, and wiping down all components with distilled water. The thorough cleaning ensures the autoclave is safe, functional,…
Intradermal Local Block on a Partial Wound Dehisence
Maina Pudlo, CVT, walks through the process of performing a wound clean and closure for a patient with incision separation following JP drain removal. She demonstrates the use of local anesthesia, including an intradermal block and splash block with…
Setting Up Snyder Oxygen Concentration Kennel
Megan Urton, VA1, provides a step-by-step tutorial on setting up, calibrating, and using the Snyder oxygen concentrator unit at DoveLewis. It explains how to control temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration, monitor CO₂ levels, check the soda…
Stomach Trocharization on a Canine with a GDV
Dr. Abe Hilfman, DVM, performs a trocharization procedure on a dog named Honey Bear to relieve gastric torsion by decompressing gas and fluid from the stomach. The video demonstrates site preparation, needle placement, and signs of successful…
Medical Math - Fentanyl CRI
Joanie Abrams, CVT, explains practical techniques for calculating fentanyl CRI dosing in veterinary patients, using both diluted and undiluted methods tailored to patient size. She shares tips to streamline math for surgical and post-op pain…
Case Review - Dog with Weakness
Dr. Carrie Halverson discusses the case of Nora, a four-month-old Chihuahua mix who presented with sudden lethargy, ataxia, and vomiting but showed significant improvement with supportive care and no specific treatment. After diagnostic testing ruled…
Tracheal Foreign Body Removal with a Scope
A four-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat undergoes a complex procedure to remove a tracheal foreign body—suspected kibble—lodged near the arytenoid cartilages and later identified on thoracic radiographs. After initial attempts with…
Bee Stings and Anaphalaxis in Dogs
Dr. Hannah Marshall, criticalist, discusses the signs, severity, and treatment of allergic reactions in pets—especially those caused by bee stings—featuring a sweet patient named Worm. She explains how to recognize mild symptoms like facial swelling…