Rounds Down Under
A big welcome to the Australian College of Veterinary Science (ACVS). ACVS, in association with VIN, is pleased to offer the members of the Small Animal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Chapters and all VIN Members the opportunity to participate in ACVS continuing education rounds. The first session is this weekend. Visit the ACVS Rounds area for more information.
Client Education Resources
Check out VIN's Client Education Resources available from the VIN Library. If you like what you see, you can direct your clients to the same articles on VeterinaryPartner.com Read the Clinical Updates on VIN's Front Page every day! There's always a fascinating tidbit and something new to learn! Planned VIN Server Maintenance:
As part of an ongoing upgrade, VIN will be unavailable for a short time on Wednesday, April 23rd at 3:00 am ET, while we perform updates. We expect this interruption to last less than an hour, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this interruption may cause.
Comparison of the Effects of Buprenorphine, Oxymorphone Hydrochloride, and Ketoprofen for Postoperative Analgesia After Onychectomy or Onychectomy and Sterilization in Cats
Buprenorphine demonstrated the highest efficacy with the lowest cumulative pain scores and serum cortisol levels; ketoprofen was more effective than oxymorphone hydrochloride.
Closure of Median Sternotomy in Dogs: Suture Versus Wire
All sterna closed with wire examined histopathologically showed evidence of chondral or osteochondral bridging, while sterna closed with suture only showed fibrous union.
Cranial Vena Cava Syndrome
Cranial vena cava syndrome (CrVCS) is caused by masses or thrombi that interfere with venous return through the cranial vena cava. Simultaneous swelling of the head, neck, and forelimbs should prompt suspicion of impaired blood flow through the cranial vena cava.
Low BUN, Normal Bile Acids, Dog
A normal bile acids doesn't equal normal liver function. Remember, bile acids test for vascular integrity for recycling bile acids. Not the same process as the conversion of ammonia to BUN (urea cycle). The test can be hard to come by, but there's no getting around it here. You need an ammonia level and you actually need it pre-treatment.
Chronic Employee Overtime
Our computer time clock program does allow you to keep people from clocking in early. It also allows you to keep them from clocking in late unless they notify a supervisor.
Feline Cutaneous Fibropapilloma
Twenty-three feline cutaneous fibropapillomas with histologic features similar to equine sarcoids were diagnosed. They were characterized by dermal fibroblastic proliferation with overlying, often ulcerated hyperplastic epidermis. Electron microscopic findings supported the fibroblastic nature of the neoplastic cells.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30 pm ET -
What's new with you? Are you full of Easter candy? Stop by and tell us what you've been up to!
Rounds Room
Special Rounds at a special time:
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
Topic: Immunosuppressive Therapy
- Eastern U.S. time: Sat, Apr 26, 10:00 pm
- Australian time: Sun, Apr 27 12:00 pm (noon) All VINners are invited to attend this ACVS Rounds presented by Andrew Mackin DVSc, MVS, BVMS, Bsc, DipACVIM, FACVSc, DSAM.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 27, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Linda Shell DVM, DACVIM and Katharine Lunn BVMS, MS, PhD, DACVIM for Internal Medicine Tidbits: Questions for You to Answer
Recent Rounds
* Compensation & Benefits
* Understanding and Interpreting MICs
* Megaesophagus & Aspiration Pneumonia
* VIN Town Hall Meeting
* Equine Pediatric Orthopedics
* Financial Planning Strategies For Practice Owners
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation Of Enalapril In Dogs With Induced Chronic Renal Insufficiency
Book Review:
McDonald's Veterinary Endocrinology And Reproduction (Fifth Edition)
Website Of The Week:
Health Related Hoaxes and Rumors (Human)
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Feline Sebaceous Adenitis?
* Who Are You?
* Bartonella
* SARS Information
Veterinary Support Personnel Network CE:
Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills
- How do you train your receptionists and front office staff?
- Do you think there are issues that could be covered better or that you may have missed?
Your front office staff are the most important people in your practice! They are the first and last face your clients see. Improve your clients' perception of your clinic, and give your receptionists/front office staff the training you always wanted them to have. Make sure your front office staff is enrolled in VSPN CE's newest support staff course: Basic Receptionist/Front Office Skills. This course is a great review for front office staff, receptionists, office managers, and practice managers. Make sure your staff are registered members of VSPN (www.vspn.org, it's free!), then have them go to the course info page to ENROLL NOW.
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