Sedation vs. Anesthesia
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Snake antivenoms: adverse reactions and production technology
An important cause of aggregate formation is long storage duration. [Antivenom] will lose activity if stored several years due to antibody denaturation, which, in turn, gives rise to an increased aggregate level.
Physiologic effects of nasal oxygen or medical air administered prior to and during carfentanil-xylazine anesthesia in North American elk (Cervus canadensis manitobensis)
Animals breathing medical air demonstrated slower inductions and recoveries, severe hypoxemia, and increased rigidity and movement. Oxygen administration reduced hypoxemia and improved anesthesia quality, but caused prolonged periods of apnea, and moderate to severe hypercarbia and respiratory acidosis.
Birth of domestic cat kittens of predetermined sex after transfer of embryos produced by in vitro fertilization of oocytes with flow-sorted sperm
We confirmed that sperm sorting technology can be applied to domestic cats and established that kittens of predetermined sex can be produced.
Possible convenia reaction?
The only thing these cats have in common is the Convenia and their subsequent clinical signs. The first cat died within hours of diagnosis (serum chemistries were all normal except for increased bilirubin; did not have a chance to get a reticulocyte count). Second cat's labs are pending.
Associate compensation
My associate now wants to go to a Pro-Sal arrangement, but I'm not sure how workable this is when the entire professional staff is myself and one associate.
Constipated diabetic cat with large hernia containing loops of feces filled intestines
Last case like this I saw was a diabetic secondary to long-standing hyperadrenocorticism which had caused the belly wall to get paper thin, then rupture.
Should technician have entered clinic after hours to euthanize injured deer?
I think poor judgment was used in this case and that there should be a consequence so that a precedent is not set. I'm just not sure what the consequence should be.
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Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 4 - December 20, 2009 Participants will study personnel specifications, job descriptions, training records and employee appraisals, learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals. Improvement Opportunities, external Quality Assurance performance and a Quality Plan for the laboratory are the final topics in Part II. *NOTE: Part I is a prerequisite for Part II. Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
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