See the light to maximize your visibilityMay 26, 2022Magnification loupes and their dedicated light source can very helpful for general practitioners, not only for retrieving small root tips, but also for use with other aspects of general practice, such as eyelid surgery, GI surgery, and urinary surgery.
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Eleven ways to combat feline hypothermiaApril 19, 2022The main cause of intraoperative or immediate post-operative death is hypothermia. Fortunately, there are several techniques available to prevent and/or manage the condition.
What body temperature can tell usApril 19, 2022Determining if a patient’s elevated body temperature is a true fever (pyrexia) or hyperthermia can be difficult.
Surgical success: Not just about procedureApril 12, 2022Two important parts of any surgical procedure’s successful outcome is the surgery itself and the anesthesia/analgesia that ensures patient safety and comfort.
The 'other' dental pain—ergonomic issuesApril 12, 2022Ergonomics is understood as the science dealing with designing and arranging things so people can use them easily and safely.
Combo injection for canine sedation, pain relief OKed by FDAApril 11, 2022A sedative and analgesic shown to keep a dog’s heart rate close to normal range during surgery has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Exploring surgical site infectionsMarch 22, 2022Surgical site infections (SSI) are a risk for any surgical endeavor. They are defined as an infection occurring anywhere in the operative field after a surgical procedure.
Notable developmental defects of the mandibular first molar in dogsMarch 22, 2022Chelsey, a seven-year-old spayed cockapoo, recently presented for extraction of her left mandibular first molar tooth (tooth 309) that was diagnosed with endodontic disease on dental radiographs that were taken by her primary care veterinarian.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at analgesia for enucleation -- with web-exclusive videosFebruary 22, 2022The surgical procedure for an eye enucleation is within the reach of any reasonably skilled surgeon; however, the pain during and after a procedure can be excruciating.
The ABCs of emergency veterinary triageFebruary 18, 2022Generally, most emergency cases in veterinary practices are unexpected.
