Planning on Attending the 2003 WVC? Registration ends on Friday!
Need a break from your daily life? (You've seen those commercials: "It's VEGAS, baby!") Sign up for the 75th Annual Western Veterinary Conference. (Yep, it's the WVC's Diamond Jubilee!) Pre-registration online and offline closes this Friday, January 17. For VIN Members Only:
Last year's, 2002 Western Veterinary Conference Notes are now available online to all VINners! Look in the VIN Library for the full text of over 700 speaker notes. These Conference Notes give you a preview of the new Beta version of the VIN Search screen. As with all Beta releases on VIN, we value your feedback! Please send email to feedback@vin.com to tell us what you think.
Are you going to the NAVC?
Stop by VIN's booth (#1835-1839) and say hello. We'd love to meet you in person! Waltham USA Sponsors Student Access
Please take a moment to send a big "Thank You!" to Waltham (ThankYouWaltham@VIN.com) for their generous support of the VIN Student Member program
Comparison of the Effects of Four Antiarrhythmic Treatments for Familial Ventricular Arrhythmias in Boxers
Significant reductions in number of VPC, severity of arrhythmia, and maximum and mean HR were observed in dogs treated with mexiletine-atenolol or sotalol.
Frequency of Isolation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus intermedius and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates From Canine Skin and Ear Samples Over a 6-Year Period (1992-1997)
Empirical treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections is not advisable because of the potential of encountering a multidrug-resistant isolate. Instead, bacterial culture and susceptibility testing should be pursued in all suspected P. aeruginosa infections.
Prognosis Following Surgical Excision of Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors With Histopathologically Tumor-Free Versus Nontumor-Free Margins: A Retrospective Study of 31 Cases
There were significantly more boxers and Labrador retrievers compared to the hospital population for the same period. There was no significant difference in the frequency of local relapse or distant relapse between the tumor-free and nontumor-free margin groups. The median time to relapse in the nontumor-free margin group was 7.5 months compared to 13 months for the tumor-free margin group. The postoperative survival times for dogs in the tumor-free margin group were significantly longer (median, 53.5 months to date) compared to those in the nontumor-free margin group (median, 15 months);
Doramectin as a Treatment for Canine and Feline Demodicosis
Doramectin given at a dose of 600 mcg/kg bodyweight once weekly by SC injection gave faster results with the same percentage of successful cases as the use of daily oral ivermectin at the same dose rate. The advantage with doramectin is that it can be given as painless weekly injections.
Sick After Caribbean Vacation: PH Case 11
Imagine that you have found time and money for a Caribbean vacation. While visiting the beautiful island of Saint Lucia you find a clear mountain stream and decide to partake in a swim. Within hours you develop a fever and a pruritic, papular rash...
Feline EKG: Mobitz Type II 2nd Degree Block
This is an lead II EKG from a 2-yr-old DSH presented for seizures....Are the p waves associated with the QRS? Is this a heart block or a AV disassociation?
In-House Labs: Idexx, Heska I-Stat or Abaxis?
I am looking at bringing in the entire Heska in house lab. I would like to hear from those that have these and about how you like or dislike them, pros & cons etc...
Fluid Rates, Hypotension in Cats, Dogs
One point to remember about adjusting fluids up due to hypotension. I feel that a better reflex is to turn down the inhalation first.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 14, 9:30 pm ET -
More crazy clients today? Stop by and blow off some steam.
Rounds Room
How To Course, Part 2
Wednesday, January 15, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards and Associate in part 2 of this FREE three part course. Email Nate@VIN.com to sign up. (PSST! Want to get a head start? Check out the How To Course tutorial. It's in the VINDEX on VIN's Front Page!)
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, January 19, 10 pm ET -
Join Steve Pittenger, DVM for an Electronic Medical Records Technology Update.
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* Transdermal Medications
* D-Dimers and What They Tell Us
* Practice Finances
* Care of the Bitch During Pregnancy
 What's Your Diagnosis?
Sick Wildlife Photographer
From VIN's Bookstore:
Ophthalmology
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Giving Calcium Subcutaneously
* Tetanus, Puppy
* DDAVP Administration
* Solu-Medrol For Spinal Injuries
Understanding LASERs And Other Bright Ideas
- Are you intrigued by the idea of adding LASER surgery to your practice?
- Do you know how to pick the best equipment?
- Do you know all the variables that will can affect your success?
Let VIN CE throw a little light on the subject for you! The Understanding Lasers And Other Bright Ideas CE course will give you the basic information you need to get started with this exciting addition to veterinary practice. At the end of this course, you'll have:
1. A knowledge of how to apply a LASER to achieve the desired tissue effect.
2. A background in new clinical applications in veterinary practice.
3. An understanding of basic safety techniques and guidelines.
4. The ability to valuate whether a this tool would be a reasonable investment for your practice.
5. An understanding of the principles of surgical lasers and their effects on tissue. Visit the Understanding Lasers and Other Bright Ideas course page for more information on this CE course and sign up today! Instructors:
George M. Peavy, DVM, DABVP, Assistant Director, Beckman Laser Institute, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Barbara R. Gores, DVM, DACVS, Southwest Veterinary Specialty Center, Tuscon, AZ. Course Dates:
Feb. 16th - March 1st, 2003
Interactive session: Sunday; Feb 23rd, 2003; 9:30 - 11:30pm ET (USA)
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