Planned VIN Server Maintenance for Early Morning (US Eastern Time) Wednesday March 30!
As part of a significant upgrade to VIN's systems, VIN and VSPN will be offline and temporarily unavailable on Wednesday March 30 at 2AM eastern US time (VIN time). We expect this interruption to last 2 hours, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this interruption may cause. Other times around the world: - US Pacific Time - 11 PM - Tues 3/29
- US Eastern Time - 2 AM - Wed 3/30
- London (GMT) TIme - 7 AM - Wed 3/30
- Tokyo Time - 4 PM - Wed 3/30
- Sydney Time - 6 PM - Wed 3/30
New Cardiology FAQs on VIN
Our very own Dr. Mark Rishniw has prepared the following FAQs:
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Sign up to be a mentor in VIN's Adopt-A-Vet program! Just click the MyVIN button (VIN's main nav bar), click Colleagues, click Adopt-A-Vet, and fill in the form. (We are especially short of mentors in the fields of aquatic medicine, exotic animal medicine, laboratory animal medicine, food animal medicine, and diagnostic imaging.) Are you ready to help create tomorrow's veterinarians? ;-) Sign up!
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Efficacy of boric-complexed zinc and acetic-complexed zinc otic preparations for canine yeast otitis externa
Results revealed that zinc gluconate formulated with boric acid significantly reduced the number of yeast organisms in cases of otitis externa.
Effects of clomipramine on cats presented for urine marking
Clomipramine was used in 25 cats with vertical urine marking at least 4 times a week. Even though current behavioral or environmental modifications were not applied, there was a statistically significant decrease in urine spraying in 20/25 cats.
Quantitative Analysis of Inflammatory and Immune Responses in Dogs with Gastritis and Their Relationship to Helicobacter spp. Infection
The present study sought to quantitatively examine mucosal inflammatory and immune responses in dogs with gastritis and the relationship of these responses to infection with Helicobacter.
Plasma Pro-opiomelanocortin, Pro-adrenocorticotropin Hormone, and Pituitary Adenoma Size in Dogs with Cushing's Disease
We interpret these data as indicating that measurement of POMC and pro-ACTH might be of value in the characterization of tumor size in dogs with Cushing's disease. Low POMC/proACTH concentrations make it unlikely that a large pituitary tumor exists in dogs with PDH.
Drug Therapy For Asymptomatic HCM/Thrombocytopenic Cat?
But if we just limit the discussion to left atrium (LA) clots, then I would say that only cats with LA enlargement develop LA clots. However, not all cats with LA enlargement that develop feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE) have LA clots. And not all cats with LA clots develop FATE. Finally, virtually all cats with moderate-severe HCM have LA enlargement, but only a few of these develop either LA clots or FATE.
Use Only Sedation For Dental Rads?
Sedation (especially in an older patient) to the point of being able to take dental radiographs may carry more risk than general anesthesia.
Medical Issues: Police Dogs
We get a lot of calls about police dogs who ingest the training substance (marijuana, amphetamines), are mace sprayed by the bad guys, and inhale potential toxins at various places (including exploding meth labs). Get a huge amount of "he ate something that was on the ground". We also get a number of antifreeze calls, because junk yards are good training grounds.
Cardiac Arrest During Fresh Frozen Plasma Infusion
Reactions to plasma are always a real possibility - I think sometimes we all get a little cavalier with administration as plasma reactions are less common than RBC reactions. I know Jane Wardrop at WSU says that some of the most severe transfusion reactions she has seen have been from plasma. I strongly recommend starting all transfusions at a slow rate. We start at 1-2 ml/kg/hr for the first 15 minutes, then increase. All of our patients receiving transfusions have full TPRs at baseline, 15 min, 30 min, and then hourly.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 29, 9:30 pm ET
Had any crazy clients lately? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 3, 10 pm ET -
Join Mark Rishniw, BVSc, MS, DACVIM, for Heartworms Revisited.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
Feline Renal TransplantationEnsuring Practice GoalsTax Law ChangesHistiocytic Disease in Dogs (ACVSc)Beyond General PracticeTaking The Plunge: Intermediate Fish Medicine
 Abstract Of The Week:
Improvement in Liver Pathology after 4 Months of n-Penicillamine in Doberman Pinschers
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Neurology Case Studies
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
MOPP Chemotherapy Protocol, and More ...
Book Review:
Small Animal Dermatology Secrets, Questions and answers reveal the secrets to the principles and practice of small animal dermatology
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Single Line Spacing and Bullet Lists in the Text Editor
Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend -- or contribute a paper to -- a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: ABVP, the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium, and IAAAM.
From the Boards:
* Chiari Malformation
* Disgruntled Associate
* Arthroscopic ACL Repair?
* Ferret Adrenalectomy Tips
Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes
- Do trauma cases make you nervous?
- Are you familiar with the best and latest protocols and techniques?
VIN CE can help! Take Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and get your clinic prepared to handle the next trauma case that walks through your door! This course will cover the following topics: primary assessment, fluid therapy, pain management, and secondary assessment. Within these topics, the ABC of resuscitation, end-point resuscitation and the fluid types, the types of drugs that can be used, potential side effects, monitoring, continued pain medication, etc. We'll go over these techniques: jugular catheterization, jugular cut down, stabilization of fractures and open wounds in the first 15 minutes, techniques to relieve pneumothorax, and indications for chest tubes. Sign up today for Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes. Dates:
May 5 - May 19, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Thursdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET Instructor:
Thomas K. Day, DVM, MS, DACVA, DACVECC CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$61, Non-Member/$108 by April 21, 2005;
Member/$68, Non-Member/$120 after April 21, 2005;
Open to enrollment for members of VSPN . To Enroll: Visit Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and click on the Enroll now link.
Looking for more great CE?
Other scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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