A growing body of evidence supports the value of early enteric nutrition in the management of a variety of diseases. In response, veterinary technicians must become more comfortable with enteric feeding methods. This lecture reviews the indications for supplemental enteric nutrition, the commonly used feeding tubes, their placement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Date & Time Thursday,…
This session will review a novel tool in the clinician’s toolbox – liquid biopsy – a test that evaluates a blood sample for the presence of circulating tumor DNA which indicates the current presence of cancer in the body. This session will review the basic principles of liquid biopsy testing and how this technology may…
This session will review TFAST point-of -care ultrasound views. Dr. Lisciandro will discuss how to use TFAST techniques to diagnose pleural and pericardial effusion. Date & Time Tuesday, October 18, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start of the event. Files Course Handout…
Cations may be the cutest of the ions, but they are only part of the equation. This lecture will cover all things homeostasis, electrolyte balance, fluid shifts, ions, buffers, and more. The many systems involved, as well as their derangements in our patients will be the focus of this presentation for veterinary technicians and assistants.…
In this premium webinar produced in partnership with Vet Candy Studios, we will review the basics of diabetes mellitus in dogs. We will discuss anatomy, pathophysiology, comorbidities, management, and more! Date & Time Wednesday, November 2, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior to start…
In this program, we will review Vet Blue, a novel technique for point-of-care ultrasound of lungs in veterinary patients. We will discuss scoring and how to diagnose and track common respiratory conditions. Date & Time Tuesday, November 1, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15 minutes prior…
Respiratory distress is a common presentation in both emergency and general practice. This program will review localization of disease to different parts of the respiratory tract, common diseases, and approach to stabilization and diagnosis. Date & Time Wednesday, December 7, 20226:00pm – 7:00pm (Central Time) Please note that registration for the webinar will close 15…
This lecture provides a general overview of the evaluation and intervention of sick neonatal and pediatric patients with emphasis on review of the physiologic differences between neonatal, pediatric, and adult canines and felines. History collection, physical examination, and sample collection techniques are discussed. Normal vital parameters, laboratory reference ranges, fluid therapy and nutritional calculations are…
The lecture only briefly covers the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis but focuses on how to rapidly gain supportive evidence for the diagnosis of single insult (envenomation, vaccine/drug injection, degranulation of mast cell tumor) canine anaphylaxis. Sonographic detection of gallbladder wall edema has been published as having high sensitivity and specificity for anaphylaxis but has other causes.…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a relatively common cause of cardiopulmonary symptoms in older dogs, but it often proves difficult to diagnose and medically manage. This program will aim to clarify the details of this clinical enigma. Pulmonary hypertension will be defined, and the classifications and causes of the disease as outlined by the 2020 ACVIM…