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The Pre-Emptive Effect of Epidural Ketamine on Wound Sensitivity in Horses Tested by Using von Frey Filaments
It was concluded that pre-emptive epidural ketamine reduced post-incisional pain in the horse.

Biomechanical Evaluation of Triple Pelvic Osteotomy With and Without Additional Ventral Plate Stabilization
Additional ventral plate fixation was found to significantly improve axial bending stiffness of TPOs

Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle as the Cause of Lameness in Dogs

All dogs showed lameness of the forelimb but no humeral condylar fractures. One dog showed a fracture of the olecranon. Four of the bilaterally affected dogs showed only unilateral lameness. 53.8% of the dogs (7/13) were younger than one year.

Endogenous Serum Insulin Concentration in Dogs with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dogs with DKA have significantly decreased endogenous serum insulin concentrations compared to dogs with DM and dogs with non-pancreatic disease, but not compared to dogs with ketonuria but no acidosis.

Vaginourethrogram
To see the urethra with the vaginogram, I would think that you may have to have positive pressure during the exposure. It depends a lot on whether there is swelling, spasm, etc. in the urethra. That's why I prefer the excretory study. When you see urine flow, you know the urethra should be contrasted.

Endotracheal Tube Repair; Silicone vs Disposable
The big difference is the cuffs though. The PVC disposible tubes are what are referred to High Volume/Low Pressure cuffs. The cuffs on the silicone (and red rubber) tubes are Low Volume/High Pressure cuffs. So what does that mean....?

Clients Panic About WNV, But Don't Vaccinate Or Use Heartworm Preventive
West Nile virus was identified as the cause of death in an 8-year-old dog and a 3-month-old wolf. The dog may have been immunosupressed. Other types of viral encephalitis (Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis) will, on rare occasion, cause encephalitis in dogs, usually those that have impaired immunity. So far, the West Nile Virus doesn't seem to pose a significant risk to dogs and cats.

Smallpox, Vaccinia Immune Globulin
In 1968, two separate studies found one life threatening reaction per 67,000 vaccinations and one per 20,000. But in 1968, far fewer Americans had immune systems weakened by AIDS, cancer chemotherapy, or organ transplants, and eczema was less common.

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Rounds Room

Recent Rounds
* Electronic Medical Records
* Transdermal Medications
* D-Dimers and What They Tell Us
* Practice Finances

Abstract Of The Week:
MOPP Chemotherapy For Treatment Of Resistant Lymphoma

Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Medical Occupations Information (US Department Of Labor)

Book Review:
The Cat: Its Behavior, Nutrition, And Health

From VIN's Bookstore:
Oncology

Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

From the Boards:
* Sponsorship Of Speakers
* Abdominal Radiograph Interpretation
* Generalized Demodex
* Screening For HCM

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.

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)