Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Acute Lameness in a Pointer with Dr. Broaddus Aug 08, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kristyn D. Broaddus, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Acute Lameness in a Pointer.” The case involves a dramatic—but less common—orthopedic injury: Achilles tendon rupture. Dr. Broaddus works us through every aspect of this injury, including surgery and the role of custom braces.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/acute-lameness-pointer

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Podcast@briefmedia.com

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Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Getting Over Your Vacation Guilt Jul 28, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Taking a vacation is shown to promote well-being, increase productivity, and improve patient care. So why is it so hard to get out of the clinic? Start daydreaming about your next trip as Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth exchange views on logistics like finding coverage, transferring cases, and managing client expectations while away.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

This podcast recording represents the opinions of Dr. Alyssa Watson and Dr. Beth Molleson. Content is presented for discussion purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.

Chronic Coughing in a Yorkie with Dr. Palma Jul 25, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Douglas Palma, DVM, DACVIM, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Chronic Coughing in a Yorkshire Terrier.” Dr. Palma emphasizes when to suspect chronic bronchitis, how to exclude it from other relevant differentials, and which aspects of treatment are most important. He also shares some very practical tips for steroid use and reading chest radiographs.

Resources:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/chronic-coughing-yorkshire-terrier

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

From Start to Finish: Tips for a Smoother Anesthetic Recovery with Dr. Deiss & Dr. Grubb Jul 18, 2022

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Did you know that anesthetic complications occur most commonly during the recovery phase? In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson talks with general practitioner Dr. Tracey Deiss and anesthesiologist Dr. Tamara Grubb to break down the 4 phases of anesthesia and how each is critical to a smooth and successful recovery. You’ll get practical tips on how to avoid hypothermia, prolonged and traumatic recoveries, and perioperative vomiting to result in safer anesthesia for the patient and less stress for the veterinary team.

Resource:

http://relievepov.com

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Student Loans—Is the Debt Worth the Dream? Jul 14, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Student loans are a particularly hot topic this summer, as the COVID-19 repayment pause is set to expire, and rumblings are being heard from Capitol Hill about potential loan forgiveness proposals. Join us in the breakroom as we discuss our own experiences with the cost of veterinary education and reflect on some of the astounding statistics about the average veterinary debt load.

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Locoregional Anesthesia Complications with Dr. Bennett Jul 11, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katherine Bennett, DVM, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Locoregional Anesthesia Complications.” Dr. Bennett shares her knowledge about using local blocks to your patient’s advantage, including when to use lidocaine versus bupivacaine (but not mixing) and how these drugs actually work. She also details the problems that can ensue from local blocks and handling the complications.

Resources:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/locoregional-anesthesia-complications

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Navigating Nutrition: Overcoming Common Barriers to Dietary Compliance with Dr. Randall Jul 04, 2022

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Conversations surrounding nutrition can be met with resistance with even the most well-meaning pet owners. Join host Dr. Beth Molleson as she has a conversation with long-time practice owner Dr. Lon Randall about his tips and solutions for improving communication and compliance when it comes to dietary adherence and food transitions. You’ll also hear about how Dr. Randall makes getting trusted pet food into the hands of his pet owners easier than ever.

Resource:

https://www.proplanvetdirect.com/vet-direct

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Sarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing Services
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Analgesia Combinations for Common Surgical Procedures with Dr. Kruse-Elliott Jun 27, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Analgesia Combinations for Common Surgical Procedures.” Dr. Kruse-Elliott takes what we already have in the clinic—opioids, NSAIDs, local anesthetics, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine—and explains how we can get them to join forces. She also shares useful details about how she puts these drugs to work in her own cases, including dosing, timing, and how oral medications fit in.

Resource:

https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/top-5-analgesia-combinations-common-surgical-procedures

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Veterinary Breakroom: Making Boundaries More Than a Buzzword Jun 23, 2022

Show notes

Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In any high-stress career, maintaining healthy professional boundaries becomes a critical safeguard against burnout. Join us as we discuss what boundaries we have in place in our clinics, on social media…and with the friends we haven’t talked to in 20 years!

Contact us:

Podcast@briefmedia.com

Where to find us:

Cliniciansbrief.com/podcasts
Facebook.com/clinciansbrief
Twitter: @cliniciansbrief
Instagram: @clinicians.brief

The Team:

Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host
Beth Molleson, DVM - Host
Alexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content Coordinator
Randall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis with Dr. Lewin Jun 13, 2022

Show notes

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Andrew Christopher Lewin, BVM&S, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Ocular Pain & Vision Loss in a Golden Retriever.” Dr. Lewin brings us all up to speed on golden retriever pigmentary uveitis, a prevalent hereditary ocular condition. He shares the most important examination findings and offers tips on practical eye examination techniques. He also explains what we can do for these dogs and how they do with this disease.

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