VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

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A Review of Veterinary Nursing with David Liss | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Jan 19, 2015

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In this VetGirl podcast, we interview David Liss, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), CVPM, who is an internal medicine and emergency critical care veterinary technician and the Program Director in Veterinary Technology at Platt College. Here, he provides a review and some tips of veterinary nursing, and why it's so essential to our critically ill, emergent patients! Follow him on Facebook here!

Tramadol Toxicosis in a Cat | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Jan 12, 2015

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In this VetGirl podcast, we review tramadol toxicosis in a cat (80 mg/kg!) and the general mechanism of action of how this commonly used, scheduled oral analgesic works. We'll also discuss dosing and what drugs to avoid with concurrent tramadol administration. Most importantly, we'll discuss how to treat tramadol toxicosis, what clinical signs you can see in dogs and cats, and overall treatment for serotonin syndrome (including fluid therapy, cyproheptadine, sedatives, etc.).

Does LRS increase lactate levels? | Dr. Soren Boysen | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Jan 05, 2015

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In this VETgirl blog, we interview Dr. Søren R. Boysen, DACVECC, Associate Professor at University of Calgary on his recent study on "Effects of rapid intravenous 100% L-isomer Lactated Ringer's administration of plasma lactate concentrations in healthy dogs" published in JVECC (2014). In this blog, we find out the whether or not the "L" in LRS is potentially detrimental when used to fluid resuscitate veterinary patients in the emergency room who may have a lactic acidosis. More importantly, we review the differences between d- and l-lactate, and whether or not LRS should still be one of the favorite fluids of emergency clinicians and criticalists (Yes, VetGirl likes it). We also briefly review the use of the handheld Accutrend lactate devices, and what we're measuring with these devices. Finally, we review the importance of lactate when evaluating patients with gastric-dilatation voluvulus (GDV) and whether or not LRS can be used in these situations!

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 3 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Dec 29, 2014

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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 2 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Dec 22, 2014

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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome: Part 1 | Dr. Lisa Radosta | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcast Dec 15, 2014

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Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD); these terms are often used interchangeably. With our aging pet population, we veterinarians are seeing more behavioral problems in dogs (typically over 9 years). In current studies, 22-28% of elderly dogs showed at least one sign of CDS. So, what should we do? We want to make sure to monitor our patients for DISHA, which stands for:

Xenotransfusions in cats | Ken Yagi | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Dec 08, 2014

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Ever heard of xenotransfusions - in other words, giving blood from one species to another species (like a dog to cat transfusion)? Ken Yagi, a veterinary technician specialist in both emergency critical care and internal medicine, explains all about this. The popularity of xenotransfusions came into light thanks to social media recently based on a veterinarian in New Zealand giving dog blood to a cat supposedly intoxicated with an anticoagulant rodenticide.

The use of stem cells for osteoarthritis | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Dec 03, 2014

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Using desmopressin for the treatment of aspirin-induced coagulopathy | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Dec 01, 2014

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In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC discusses the use of desmopressin (DDAVP) for the treatment of aspirin-induced coagulopathy! So, if you're about to take a dog to surgery, and just found out he's been on chronic aspirin therapy, consider listening to this podcast... it'll help with the oozing!

The effects of trauma on coagulation | VetGirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Nov 24, 2014

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In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC discusses the findings of a large, prospective multicenter evaluation of coagulation abnormalities seen in dogs following severe trauma. So, should you be running more coagulation panels in your hit-by-car (HBC) cases? If you see a lot of trauma cases in your busy ER, this podcast is a must-listen to!