The Eyes Have It (and now it's all in one place)!
Ophthalmic resources from many different areas on VIN have been brought together in the Ophthalmology Specialty Center. Browse commonly used material about eye diseases or find answers to ophthalmology questions - all in the blink of an eye! Note that the center has many pages that you access using the selections down the left side of the page. The Ophthalmology Center can be found in the Species and Specialty area of the VIN library and on the About Page of the Ophthalmology folder in the VIN message boards.
Keep your eyes peeled for more new information centers coming soon!
If You've Got an Urgent Need for CE...
Don't miss the 14th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, September 18-21, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's theme is "Imaging for Emergency & Critical Care," which will emphasize the latest in technology and practical application to optimize clinical patient care. The symposium for VECCS 20th anniversary will also feature a special lecture series called "Then and Now," chronicling the evolution of key facets of emergency & critical care practice. Early bird registration ends August 12. Stop by the VIN Cyber Cafe and say hi! Check out the IVECCS 2007 proceedings!
Just the FAQs!
The fastest route to an answer to your question is a VIN Database Search. But, because many topics have been discussed many times on the message boards, the number of "hits" you get can be overwhelming. To help you, the VIN team of consultants (and other experts) continue to create up-to-date summaries (FAQs) of topics commonly discussed on the message boards. Save time -- check out the Medical FAQs, before you post. Keep up to date with the newest medical FAQs:
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Texas Farm Radio
Complications of fluid therapy
Although the benefits of intravenous catheterization and fluid administration are numerous, inherent risks are associated with the procedures, and care must be taken to avoid potential complications.
Emergency care and managing toxicoses in the exotic animal patient
This article details the ABCs of emergency medicine, including fluid therapy, and discusses the principles of neurologic management. The last part of the article provides the clinician with guidelines for decontamination and critical care management of some of the more common toxicoses in exotic animals.
Aqueous humor myocilin protein levels in normal, genetic carriers, and glaucoma Beagles
This study shows myocilin protein is present in normal Beagles, markedly increased in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) Beagles, and mildly increased in genetic carrier Beagles. There is a strong correlation between amounts of aqueous humor (AH) myocilin protein and the presence and severity of POAG. The exact role of AH myocilin levels in the genesis of ocular hypertension remains unresolved, but myocilin may adversely affect AH outflow.
Should we be using H2O2 to clean wounds?
As a surgeon, I always advise people to stay away from peroxide for cleaning wounds. My main concern is the the fact that it is cytotoxic and may even delay wound healing.
Repair options for bilateral mandibular fracture
Highly variable. I would prefer to not perform interarcade bonding in an older animal because of alimenation. However a combination of interdental wiring (not interarcade) and a composite splint along the mandibles may work.
Electronic collar training methods
I think that the instructions attempted to have you use the collar as negative reinforcement (meaning that a desired behavior is reinforced by removing something aversive). However, what you actually wound up doing was positive punishment (meaning a behavior is punished and should diminish in occurrence by the addition of an aversive).
|
|
 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 1, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(July 2, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, July 2, 9:30 pm EDT
(July 3, 01:30 am GMT)
Learn how to be a Super VINner!
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds ~ NO ROUNDS
July 4 is Independence Day in the USA. You are free to do your learning on the Message Boards this weekend.
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Recent Rounds
@ = VINcast is available for this session Twenty Interviewing Mistakes Renal Hyperphosphatemia Radiation Safety @ IMHA in Dogs: An Update @ Open Book Management @ Feline Genome Project ~ AAFP
 Member Benefit:
Group Membership Rates
Colleagues, working in the same practice, qualify for group membership rates. If more than one member of your practice is using a single VIN login, you and your colleagues should each have your own login and be billed as a group membership. For details, contact membership services at vingram@vin.com.
Post a Video
E-mail your video to Videos@vin.com so our multimedia experts can convert it to a VIN file. You will then be sent a link that you can post in your discussion thread. If you need us to post the video for you, be sure to include the discussion URL.
Funny Bones:
Jack Russell Terrorist
"I walked into a dairy barn once and thirty rats just looked at me, they did not run. I wish I had released that dog on those rats."
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Equine Fun Case 21
* DI Case 3
* Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Associate - Updated and New:
* Heat stroke in Cats and Dogs
* Explore the rest of the Associate!
Book Review of the Week:
Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Purchase this book in the VIN Bookstore!
eVetsite Tip of the Week:
Passwords Website of the Week:
Eight Legs (Tarantulas) and more...
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: AusCVS, AVMA and World Veterinary Conference.
This course is now open for enrollment!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
June 23 - July 14, 2008 The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite.
Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis: What Can You Learn From a Smear of Schmutz
July 8 - August 19, 2008
Collection and evaluation of a cytology preparation can be a quick, relatively noninvasive way to obtain information about a lesion or effusion. This course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on collection and interpretation of these samples. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
|
