Radiation Safety Education
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Brunfelsia species: beautiful but deadly
Clinical signs of Brunfelsia species toxicosis usually are observed within the first few hours after exposure and mainly consist of CNS and gastrointestinal effects. Some CNS signs may be similar to those caused by strychnine. Treatment is aimed at decontamination, seizure control and supportive care.
Osteoradionecrosis and radiation induced bone tumors following orthovoltage radiation therapy in dogs
There were 10 radiation-induced bone tumors and five radiation-induced fractures, with two dogs developing both, for an overall complication rate of 11%. The latent period ranged from 1.2 years to 6.4 years for osteoradionecrosis and from 2.6 years to 8.7 years for radiation-induced bone tumor. Complications were significantly higher in the humerus, and in dogs younger than 7 years.
Comparative study of epidural xylazine or clonidine in horses
The horses received 0.2 mg kg(-1) of xylazine, or 5 microg kg(-1) clonidine, adjusted to (3.4 + (body weight in kg x 0.013) mL with saline. Epidural clonidine and xylazine produced similar cardiorespiratory and behavioural changes, but neither would be safe to use clinically at the doses used in this study.
Practical considerations for ventilating calf barns in winter
Individual pen designs should have two solid sides, but the front and rear should be as open as possible. Thermal stress should be managed by providing deep bedding and not by enclosing the pen.
Uncontrollable flea infestation
I'd switch these dogs to Advantage, give them a Capstar every other day for a month, and treat the house with a sodium polyborate powder such as Flea Busters. It works even with hardwood floors.
Catheterization for uroabdomen
Rather than performing peritoneal dialysis, per se, though, just attach a grenade or other suction system to the catheter so it's enforced outflow only. This is MUCH easier, and also much safer. Since in theory, the kidneys are well-functioning, you really just need to keep the abdomen evacuated and diurese the patient to stabilize.
Carnassial tooth extraction gone wrong: avoiding severe bleeding
I would really second doing cases with the local boarded dentist. There's nothing like being in the case and being able to say, "Come here and look at what I'm about to do and tell me if it's right, please!"
Supportive care measures for small dog with severe bite wound trauma
I always like to remind people that bite wounds are like an iceberg. What's going on under those punctures is often more widespread than expected. Here are some specific things I wanted to address...
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