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Guidelines for Perioperative Fluid Therapy
Use of synthetic and natural colloids for resuscitation reduces the required volume of crystalloids and helps retention of administered fluids in the intravascular space.
Canine Lameness Caused by Developmental Orthopedic Diseases: Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process and Ununited Anconeal Process
Recent studies suggest that medical and surgical therapy may be equally effective in treating some dogs with fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP).
Diagnosis of Distal Tarsal Osteoarthritis in Horses
Although radiography of the tarsus can be a useful diagnostic tool for horses with distal tarsal OA, the clinical lameness examination and radiographic findings may not always correlate.
Isolation of Staphylococcus schleiferi From Dogs With Pyoderma
Results suggest that S schleiferi subsp schleiferi and S schleiferi subsp coagulans may be isolated from dogs with recurrent pyoderma. Although isolates from dogs with pyoderma were frequently resistant to methicillin, multiple drug resistance was uncommon.
Domitor Post-Op?
If we find that our analgesic control is not sufficient to keep a patient comfortable post-op, can a very small amount of domitor be used to fine tune analgesic control -- even if it had not been used in the pre-med/induction?
Severe Hypercalcemia In A Cat
Be aware of a topical psoriasis medicine called Dovonex (calcipotriene). It is incredibly potent. I saw a puppy that grabbed the tube out of the trash and came in 24 hrs later with a calcium of 27. If a client calls and says a pet got into hand cream, make sure it is not of this variety.
Restraining A PBP For Biopsy
Bribe a strong person to work with you. Beer is helpful here ...
Dystrophin Deficiency In A Cat - Video And Links
Dystrophin deficiency causes lethal muscle hypertrophy in cats. We have called the feline disease "hypertrophic feline muscular dystrophy" (HFMD) ...
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Recent Rounds
* Canine & Feline Neurologic Examinations
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 What's Your Diagnosis?:
Acute Onset Vomiting
Abstract Of The Week:
Effects Of ACE Inhibition In Hypertensive Cats With Chronic Renal Disease Book Review:
BSAVA Manual Of Small Animal Dermatology, Second Edition
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Genetics Home Reference: (Human)
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* New Grad Compensation
* Pseudocalculus
* Drugs For Pseudomonas Otitis
* Feline Hypertension
Strategies for Success:
Control The Dollars Flowing Through Your Practice
- Do you just nod automatically when your business manager goes over your balance sheets and cash flow statements with you? Or do you nod with real understanding?
- Do you just write checks until you run out of money? Or do you use a practice budget?
- Do you buy equipment/neat toys on impulse? Or do you use a capital improvement budget to plan your purchases?
- When your associate asks to buy-in, do you pull a number out of the air? Or do you really know how much your practice is worth because you have all the numbers in black and white?
Strategies for Success: Control The Dollars Flowing Through Your Practice can teach you how to work your practice numbers and head toward financial success. Instuctors:
Don Draper, University Professor, Iowa State University
Dr. Robert Froehlich, President, Summit Veterinary Advisors, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado
Michael J. Upah, Assistant Director, Small Business Development Center, Iowa State University Dates:
June 5 to July 10, 2003
Interactive sessions:
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET (USA) Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of practice financial management. Course topics include: using practice financial statements as management tools; applying economic performance ratios; utilizing financial modeling and practice budgets to grow the practice; using cash flow budgets for decision making; applying capital budgeting procedures to resource allocations; and determining practice value. Visit the Strategies for Success: Control The Dollars Flowing Through Your Practice course page to learn more about this 10 credit hour CE course and to Sign Up!
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