Alternatives to opioids in veterinary patientsRehabilitation is the evaluation and treatment of functional problems or impairments, the latter of which occur due to aging, disease, trauma, or surgical intervention. Read More
Riding the wave of capnography: Understanding ETCO2End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring (ETCO2) has clinical uses far beyond solely determining hypo- or hyperventilation. Read More
Whiskey in the water: How to smooth anesthesia with the right pre-medsPremedication is the basis of a sound anesthesia plan or menu. Every premedication is composed of: tranquilizer and opioid, combinations of which Read More
Perioperative hypoxemia – What do I do?Appropriate arterial levels of oxygen are important for maintaining normal tissue oxygenation and therefore normal cellular metabolism and overall cellular function. Read More
Dexmedetomidine use in small animal surgeryUse of dexmedetomidine in an anesthesia protocol can be nerve-racking at first, but with time you'll come to appreciate its use in balanced anesthesia. Read More
No pain-true gain?Half of all veterinary patients present emergently in pain, especially dogs presenting with orthopedic or neurosurgical conditions, yet rapid and accurate identification and scoring of pain remains challenging. Read More
Inflammation: It’s a pain when things blow up!Though there are many types of pain that exist in our patients, all of those who present for a procedure where pain needs to be treated should be assessed for the presence and/or potential for inflammatory pain! Read More
Do local blocks and epidurals strike a nerve in your practice?Locoregional nerve blockade provides pain control and comfort, lowered inhalant concentrations, difficult tissue handling, and reduced postop inflammation. Read More
Non-invasive point-of-care monitors in ER/ICU and anesthesiaIn this post, Stephen Cital discusses the Radical-7 Pulse CO-Oximeter by Masimo Corp., the only FDA-approved non-invasive CO2-oximeter marketed for veterinary use. Read More
