Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?March 11, 2019 Presentation: A toy was found in the jejunum of a nine-month-old Shih Tzu. Challenge: 1) What is the holding layer of the small intestine—the one to include in the suture line? 2) Which suture material is ideal? Which needle is best? 3) Which suture pattern is recommended? Check the answers on the next page.
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Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?February 5, 2019 Presentation: Cefazolin is routinely given to surgical patients. Challenge: 1) When should the first dose be given? 2) How often should it be given to a patient under anesthesia? 3) What happens if it is given IV too quickly to a patient who is anesthetized? 4) What happens if it is given IV too quickly to a patient who is awake? Check the answers on the next page
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?November 1, 2018 Presentation A patient is dysphoric when recovering from anesthesia. Challenge How do you diagnose dysphoria? What do you need to differentiate dysphoria from? How would you treat dysphoria? Check your answer on the next page.
Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?October 17, 2018 Presentation Cystotomy in a five-year-old Rottweiler who had 178 struvite stones. Challenge What is the holding layer—the one to include in the suture line? Which suture material is ideal? Which needle is best? Which suture pattern is recommended? Check your answer on the next page.
How do you beat hypothermia?August 28, 2018Three questions for veterinarians on how to you beat hypothermia in animals generically, under anesthesia and surgically.
What's Your Diagnosis?July 20, 2018Test your knowledge with the December 2018 Brain Teaser This is an 8 year old female Chihuahua with a large, firm thigh area.
Name at least five ways to correct hypotension in a cat or a dog under anesthesiaJuly 1, 2018Presentation: This dog's blood pressure reading signals hypotension. Challenge: Name at least five ways to correct hypotension in a cat or a dog under anesthesia.
Why is this Pekingese vomiting?June 1, 2018This 10 year old male Pekingese was presented for vomiting. Questions: Describe the radiograph. What is your diagnosis? Explain the surgical steps. What is a critical precaution preop?
Name this signMay 1, 2018Questions: Why is the skin red around this mast cell tumor? What is the name of this sign? Bonus trivia question: where does the name come from?
What's your diagnosis?April 2, 2018Presentation:This is an 8 year old female Chihuahua with a large, firm thigh area.
