Out of the Room Radiology for Technicians on VSPN
Want your staff to learn more about radiographic positioning and techniques that increase safety to your patients AND your staff? Have them attend the special VSPN chat session on “Out of the Room Radiology” Friday, June 24 at 5pm ET (USA) in the VSPN chat room. www.vspn.org/Rounds and then click on “Go to Unity” box near the top of the page.The Exposure Free Radiology slideshow illustrates how to restrain animals so that staff exposure to x-rays is minimized. NOTE: VIN members have access to VSPN; all others must first register for VSPN membership which is FREE to all veterinary support staff. The Veterinary Support Personnel Network is for people working with, for, or in the field of veterinary medicine. Membership in VSPN is free. In order to have access to all of VSPN's community features including message boards, chats, and CE, you will need to register (click on the REGISTER button on the left side of this screen at www.vspn.org).
Are Your Clients Asking About Fireworks Paranoia/Anxiety?
Not clear on just how to handle this loud and explosive holiday? Need a source of advice for your clients with fearful dogs? Just have a need to know? Learn more about Fireworks Phobia on VeterinaryPartner.com!
VIN - Veterinary News Bulletin
Take a moment and read the latest information on a recent bill in Florida that may have ties to PetMed Express.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
IgE reactivity to vaccine components in dogs that developed immediate-type allergic reactions after vaccination
The results obtained in this study suggest that immediate-type allergic reactions after vaccination in dogs were induced by type I hypersensitivity mediated by IgE directed to vaccine components. In addition, FCS, gelatin, and casein included in vaccines could be the causative allergens that induced immediate-type allergic reactions after vaccination in dogs.
Hypoparathyroidism: Treatment
For long-term monitoring, the target serum calcium concentration should be just below the reference range (8 to 9.5 mg/dl) rather than in the middle or upper range of normal.
Assessment of the reliability of plasma electrophoresis in birds
Plasma electrophoresis (EPH) was evaluated for reliability in 93 psittacine birds, using two different laboratories. Agreement of results between the two laboratories was excellent for total protein, and good for albumin, but there was poor agreement for other values of EPH. The authors conclude that plasma EPH measurement of protein fractions may not be a reliable tool for assessment of avian health.
In vitro comparison of three materials as apical sealants of equine premolar and molar teeth
Intermediate Restorative Material (IRM), a resin-modified glass ionomer, and amalgam all showed comparative features as apical sealants when used in vitro in equine teeth. IRM is currently regarded as the superior material in clinical situations due to its ease of handling and lesser sensitivity to environmental moisture during placement compared to the other 2 materials.
How To Handle My Disgruntled Associate
I would recommend paying compensation based on collected gross. If a check bounces or someone does not pay, she loses money as well. This is the risk of doing buisness. Total compensation should be about 25%. This includes take home pay, CE, insurance, dues and 401k matching. It does not include your part of payroll taxes, FUTS, SUTA, Workmans comp. That is your cost of doing business. Now, the hard part is to figure out what she gets credit for and how to keep track of it.
Share Your Epidural Tips
So who is doing them? What for? What drugs are you using? Any technique tips? What do you charge for this? Anything else you want to say?
The Hazards Of Ingested Gorilla Glue
I had a case about 1.5 yrs ago in a doberman. The glue cast was as big as the whole stomach -- 14" x 10" x 4".
Shell Rot, Tortoise
Christian has done some interesting research on doming in sulcatas. He found a statistically significant decrease in doming at higher humidities, which is interesting for a tortoise from such an arid region, and says interesting things about the importance of microhabitats.
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 Aussie Rounds
Saturday, June 25, 10 pm ET
Join Elizabeth Dill-Macky, BVSc (Hons), MACVSc, DACVIM, for Getting the Most from Diagnostic Tests in Patients with Liver Disease – A case based discussion.
To attend, go to the Aussie Rounds page, and click the Classroom link.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, June 26, 8 pm ET
Join Terri Gibson, DVM, MS, DACVO, for Feline Ophthalmology.
To attend, go to the AAFP Rounds page, and click the Classroom link.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 28, 9:30 pm ET
Had any unusual cases lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Long-Term Use of Cyclosporine in Atopy
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Children and Pets and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment
Order this book from the VIN Store. Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
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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: AVMA, AAV, and CVC.
From the Boards:
* New Tritrichomonas Therapy
* Client Wants Natural Parasite Prevention
* Snakebite Results In Vaccinated Dogs
* Phenothrin Toxicity Treatments
Basic Ventilation
Many hospitals are incorporating the use of ventilators in their surgery protocols. Is your staff prepared with the information about the function and usage of ventilators? Basic Ventilation: An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation has just opened for enrollment. This course is designed for veterinary technicians and includes an overview of ventilation/oxygenation, ventilator terminology, and an overview of the weaning process. Instructor:
Heather Deering-McPherson, CVT Dates:
August 8 - September 4, 2005
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, August 11, 18, and 25; 9:00-10:30pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 CE credits (RACE approved) Tuition:
$77 ($69.00 early bird special if registered by July 25, 2005). To Register:
Visit the Basic Ventilation: An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation and click on the Enroll Now link to enroll.
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