Triage STAT: Emergency Approach to the Small Animal Trauma Patient (On Demand)

Triage STAT: Emergency Approach to the Small Animal Trauma Patient

Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro describes her diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the small animal trauma patient. She discusses maximizing oxygen delivery with stabilization of respiratory injuries, fluid/blood component therapy, and specific diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for a variety of conditions associated with trauma, including rib fractures, pneumothorax, sucking chest wounds, uroabdomen and spinal trauma. Course Handout…

Ophthalmic Emergencies in Dogs and Cats

Ophthalmic Emergencies in Dogs and Cats

Dr. Todd Marlo reviews common ophthalmic emergencies encountered in small animal practice, including corneal ulcers, foreign bodies, uveitis, glaucoma, retrobulbar abscesses, and proptosis. He covers diagnosis, medical treatment, and surgical treatment of each condition and provides advice on when to refer to a specialist. Course Handout Course Details

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus

Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus

Dr. John Berg provides instruction on surgical repair of gastric dilatation and volvulus in dogs. He reviews risk factors for GDV, as well as clinical and radiographic signs. He also provides a detailed, narrated surgical video of an incisional gastropexy. Course Handout Course Details

Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats

Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats

John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides step-by-step instruction on how to perform a perineal urethrostomy in a cat with lower urinary tract obstruction. His narrated surgical video shows the entire procedure from start to finish. He also provides tips and trick for avoiding and repairing surgical complications. Course Handout Course Details

Splenectomy in Dogs and Cats

Splenectomy in Dogs and Cats

John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews splenectomy in dogs and cats. He discusses the most common indications for splenectomy and the different surgical techniques and tools required. He also reviews postoperative patient management and prognosis following splenectomy. Course Handout Course Details