Pharmacology Resources in the VIN Student Center
Drugs are important tools in veterinary practice. Resources in the Pharmacology section of the VIN Student Center have been selected to familiarize and refresh your memory of generic & commercial names, dosage, side effects and possible interactions. The VIN Student Center is a valuable resource for students (young and old); lifelong learning is what VIN is all about :) Special thanks to Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology), Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia Support Group (Veterinary Drug Summaries) and Bryan J. Wade, DVM (Dr. Wade's Pharmacology Tables) for their contributions. You will also find other VIN Drug Resources such as Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, the NACA Formulary, COMPAS MSDS Sheets, the CVP Drug Label Database, the Pet Pharmacy (client handouts) and other valuable drug resources. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK and discuss
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The 2009 Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conference will be held in Darwin, Northern Territory from May 17-22. The Conference will be hosting a forum on "One Medicine, One Health", a day of joint sessions and discussions between veterinary, medical and environmental scientists to confront and collaborate on issues of common interest and to work together for their common benefit. Register online and start planning your trip early!
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Anaesthesia recovery quality after racemic ketamine or S-ketamine administration to male cats undergoing neutering surgery
Anaesthesia with S-ketamine (S-ket), at 60% of the racemic ketamine (RS-ket) dose, provided faster recoveries. At 60 minutes, undisturbed cats in S-ket group had a trend toward fewer behavioural changes. Cats in RS-ket group were more sedate at 30 minutes and responded with a lower intensity to external stimulation.
Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis
A chronological sequence of odontoclastic resorption followed by hypercementosis was demonstrated and, consequently, the term equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH) is proposed for this disorder. EOTRH shares many features with similar dental syndromes described in humans and cats.
Implantation of canine umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells mixed with beta-tricalcium phosphate enhances osteogenesis in bone defect model dogs
The present study indicates that a mixture of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) mixed with beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) is a promising osteogenic material for repairing bone defects.
Retroorbital blood collection
Unfortunately, a small piece of glass from a microcapillary tube being stuck behind the eye is a common occurrence when teaching technicians how to perform a retroorbital bleed. I have not seen foreign body migration of glass from a retroorbital puncture accident - but research rats do not live very long.
Meloxicam dose for cats
For terminal patients with painful cancers, I still use the same dose daily, and have gone for several months with some patients. To my knowledge, we have not caused any adverse effects, but as I said, that is a higher than recommended dose compared to other practices.
Dog was accidentally given Beauthanasia subcutaneously: treatment suggestions
This was an accidental exposure. The dog should have gotten a Rabies vaccine, but the Beuthanasia that had been drawn up for a cat was given instead.
Patient escaped: should technician be punished and how can we prevent future pet escapes?
I don't think the employee should be fired over this, unless for some reason you think it was done out of malice. I assume it was a mistake. I would use this as a way to better your urine catching methods.
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
March 9 - April 20, 2009 This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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