It's time for the VIN Breakfast at ACVIM!
Are you planning on attending ACVIM 2004? If you are, let us buy you breakfast on Saturday morning. But wait, there is a catch -- I know, I know, nothing in life is free ... Take the Breakfast Survey so we will know that you are going to attend. That way, we can reserve a special place for you at one of the tables -- and in our hearts! If you have any questions or comments that you would like addressed at the breakfast, please feel free to let us know about these too.
The 2003 ACVIM Forum Proceedings are available in the VIN library. If you're planning to go to the 2004 ACVIM Forum in Minneapolis register now and receive access to the 2004 Proceedings before you leave for Minneapolis.
Elsevier Health Publishing Raises Book Prices
Effective June 1, Elsevier Health Publishing (Mosby, Saunders, Butterworth, Heinemann, etc.) is raising prices on all its books. If you're thinking about ordering a book from this group, order before the price increase.
You'll find a link to the Bookstore in the VINdex (Front Page).
Newly Added VIN Content!
(All of these are searchable. In addition, the proceedings are listed in the "New For 2004" box in the Library.) New in VeterinaryPartner.com:
The prevalence of subclinical gastroduodenal ulceration in Dachshunds with intervertebral disc prolapse
An overall prevalence of 76% was calculated from these findings. Ulcerogenic medication administered prior to admission did not appear to influence the prevalence.
Furosemide Continuous Rate Infusion in the Horse: Evaluation of Enhanced Efficacy and Reduced Side Effects
If profound diuresis is needed acutely in horses, we recommend furosemide CRI (0.12 mg/kg/h), preceded by a loading dose (0.12 mg/kg) for 8 hours to provide a more vigorous effect than traditional administration of a bolus dose.
Concurrence Between Clinical and Pathologic Diagnoses in a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital: 623 Cases (1989 and 1999)
In both 1989 and 1999, there was disagreement between the clinical and pathologic diagnoses in approximately a third of the cases.
Balancing fact and fiction of novel ingredients: definitions, regulations and evaluation.
Safety should be of primary concern, and clients should be encouraged not to neglect traditional therapies in lieu of novel ingredients unless clinical evidence of efficacy exists. Quality assurance is equally important and cannot be underestimated. Clients are likely to resort to less expensive products. Clients should be directed to the advice offered by the Arthritis Foundation as follows: "When a supplement has been studied with good results, find out which brand was used and buy that."
Blood Python, Hematuria, Urates
Blood pythons require a very high humidity, close to 85-90%, without which they will become dehydrated. This can cause a concented and dry stool, along with urates (the "stones" you are describing), and some blood from irritation.
Opposites as Partners?
So, while the answer may be obvious to most, I am struggling somewhat because of my personal situation....Can you please tell me what you think. Can this partnership possibly work, or should I get out now and find another job?
Cats Too Frisky After Pre-Med with Buprenex!
Unfortunately we have also noticed that the animals are not as tranquilized after the premed and we have had a lot more struggles with inductions. We seemed to have happier "drunks" with the Torb.
Masking Films Prior to Posting Online Makes Them Easier to Read
Masking Films Prior to Posting Online Helps to Make Films Easier to Read.......I have been collecting all my "failures" (over-exposed rads particularly) and the films that were accidentally light-exposed for quite a while. I have a few large films that were totally black from light exposure. Those I have made into "frames" for my rad pictures. I basically used a scalpel to cut out squares from the middle in different sizes, and use them to frame the part of the rad I'm photographing....
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, May 23, 10 pm ET -
Join Kathy Lunn, BVMS, MS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVIM, for Cushing's: Part 3 (Therapeutic Options). If you'd like to review, you may read the transcripts from Cushing's Part 1 and Part 2.
Rounds Room
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any unusual cases lately? Stop by and share!
Rounds Room
ACVSc Rounds
Saturday, May 29, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Steven A. Holloway, PhD, MVS, MACVSc, DACVIM, for Bone Marrow Disease: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
(Psst! You don't have to be a member of ACVSc to attend. All VINners are welcome!)
Rounds Room Sunday Rounds
Sunday, May 30 - NO Rounds
No Rounds, it's Memorial Day weekend in the USA.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Plasma Fentanyl and Analgesic Effects Using Full or Partial Fentanyl Patches in Cats
What's Your Diagnosis?
Cusp Challenge
Website Of The Week:
Renal Diet Website
Book Review:
Veterinary Parasitology (The Practical Veterinarian)
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Promote Your eVetSite Through Your Computer Invoicing System
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 websites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: ABVP, ACVIM, AVMA, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Mixing Enrofloxacin With T8 For Ears
* Upset By Emergency Center's Care
* Cyclosporine For Dry Eye
* Cobra Anesthesia And Surgery
Basic Ventilation: An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
Do you have a ventilator in your practice? Who runs it? Does your staff know what it is and how to manage it, or does it sit in a corner and collect dust? Recognizing the needs of veterinary staff, we've put together a great short course on the use of ventilators in practice. VSPN's Basic Ventilation: An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation CE course is designed to give veterinary technicians a basic understanding of why we would use a ventilator in a veterinary hospital and basics on how they function. The course will also include an overview of ventilation, terminology, and sources as to where to purchase a mechanical ventilator. Instructor: Heather Deering, CVT Dates: June 18 - July 17, 2004
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings; 9:30-11:00pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 CE credits
(RACE and VHMA approved) Tuition: $72 ($65.00 early bird special if registered before June 9, 2004). Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $36.00 (upon verification of student status) To Register: Visit the VSPN CE page and click on the Enroll Now link for this course. Looking for more great CE for your staff? VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Here's a list of a few of the upcoming classes:
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