In this VETgirl blog, Amanda M. Shelby chats about impact of using abbreviations in medical language between colleagues within a veterinary hospital, between veterinary professionals of different facilities, between veterinary professionals and pet owners and their use in use in medical records. Abbreviations are great when everyone understands their meaning but in medical communications, harm could occur if they are not. The post IYKYK, Using Abbreviations in Veterinary Medicine | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Rebecca McLean with Bay Country Veterinary Hospital in Crownsville, MD highlights the professional and personal benefits of volunteerism. Participation in volunteer organizations enriches the participants wellbeing as well as the community in which you serve. And for Dr. McLean, checked off a bucket list travel destination! Read more to learn about opportunities for veterinary volunteerism! The post Veterinary Volunteerism: How a Philanthropic Mission is Good for the Soul | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared fi ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) details the main goal of the neurologic examination is to identify if the patient is truly neurologic, and if so, further identify the specific area of the nervous system that is affected, known as neurolocalization. Neurolocalization allows you to make an appropriate list of differentials and come up with the best recommendations for your patient. The post Neurolocalization in Dogs and Cats by Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared fir ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC), VETgirl's CE Specialist, gives us a clear 5 step process to help prepare yourself for handling veterinary emergencies. Emergencies can happen at any time, in any hospital. Preparation is key to successful outcomes and feeling prepared, and eventually feeling comfortable handling veterinary emergencies! The post When Push Comes to Shove are you Ready? by Tiffany Gendron | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl blog, we demonstrate how to place a thoracostomy tube - aka “chest tube” - in a dog using the trocar technique. Placing chest tubes quickly and methodically in the emergent or critically ill patient is a valuable skill for veterinary professionals to learn as it helps keep patients stabilized that are afflicted by pleural fluid or air accumulation. The post How to Place a Chest Tube Using the Trocar Technique | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, we discuss the information gleaned from a packed cell volume (PCV) and total protein (TP) in veterinary patients. Along with a patient history and complete physical examination, this simple, economical diagnostic test can help provide information on hydration status, anemia, lipemia, and more. The post PCV/TP What all can it tell us? | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, we demonstrate how to place a thoracostomy tube - aka “chest tube” - in a dog using the over-the-wire, modified Seldinger technique. Placing chest tubes quickly and methodically in the emergent or critically ill patient is a valuable skill for veterinary professionals to learn as it helps keep patients stabilized that are afflicted by pleural fluid or air accumulation. The post How to Place a Chest Tube Using the Modified Seldinger Technique | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl blog, we demonstrate how to intubate a cat in sternal recumbency using a training model. This commonly performed procedure in clinical practice is important for veterinary professionals to be adept at performing. Cats are challenging to intubate, so practicing intubation will hone this life-saving skill. The post How to Intubate a Cat in Sternal Recumbency | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Amanda M. Shelby, reviews the common arrhythmia - often seen under general anesthesia - atrioventricular (AV) block. This blog will review 1st, 2nd and 3rd AV degree in veterinary medicine. The post AV Block in the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree with Amanda Shelby | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education blog, Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) details the suggested follow up blood work needed when a patient is prescribed anticonvulsant drugs to control seizures. Continued monitoring and evaluation of patient's on anti-seizure medications helps ensure they are on the road of good seizure control and improved quality of life. The post Anticonvulsant Drug Monitoring with Dr. Missy Carpentier, DACVIM (Neurology) | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Blog appeared first on VETgirl ..read more