Managing Tracheostomy Tube Emergencies

In the DoveLewis tracheostomy tube care series, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, focuses on managing potential emergencies such as tube obstructions, accidental dislodgement, or vagal responses during maintenance. Promptly addressing these…

Removing a Tracheostomy Tube

In the DoveLewis tracheostomy tube care series, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the appropriate timing and procedure for removing a tracheostomy tube. She emphasizes the importance of assessing the patient's ability to breathe…

Replacing a Tracheostomy Tube

As part of the DoveLewis tracheostomy tube care series, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, discusses how to replace a tracheostomy tube. Specific instructions include equipment handling and patient care.

Tracheostomy Tube Set Up

As part of the DoveLewis tracheostomy tube care series, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, discusses how to set up a tracheostomy tube.

Tracheostomy Tube Maintenance

As part of the tracheostomy tube care series at DoveLewis, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, will review maintenance after placing the tracheostomy tube. Regular nebulization and monitoring help ensure proper care of the tube and ensure…

Tracheostomy Tube Cleaning

As part of the tracheostomy tube care series at DoveLewis, Criticalist Hannah Marshall, DVM, DACVECC, will discuss how to clean and suction a tracheostomy tube. Suctioning every four hours is essential to prevent blockages from mucus and secretions.…

Manual Bladder Expression

DoveLewis Technician Brie Homa, CVT, demonstrates how to safely locate and manually express a patient's bladder.

Don't forget to bookmark this video as you complete the skills checklists in the Level One Technician Training Kit!

Seizures in Veterinary Patients

When working emergency you see a variety of patients. Some are the happy bouncy puppy who ate chocolate or grapes, others may be the old cat with chronic renal disease, or the 5-year-old dog who had…

Identifying Roles with Scrub Colors

In this video with DoveLewis Technician Trainer Jessica Waters, discover how scrub colors help identify roles in our emergency animal hospital. Learn how each color, from Caribbean blue for kennel assistants to maroon for certified veterinary…

Processing Cryoprecipitate

DoveLewis Blood Bank Director Kelsey Reinauer, CVT, reviews the steps for processing cryoprecipitate, usage, and storage.

The centrifuge used at DoveLewis is a SORVALL RC 3B Plus. It requires spinning blood products at 4,000 rpm for 15 minutes…