Designing your surgical suiteApril 8, 2024Good surgery suite design can aid in better ergonomics for surgeons, and, in some cases, improve a provider’s stamina to an extent that it allows them to accept more appointments.
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Managing pain for better surgical outcomesFebruary 29, 2024Adequate pain control can aid in faster healing times, less patient interference with the surgical site, and reduced chance of the development of a chronic pain syndrome.
Tips on minimizing, recording, and handling surgical complicationsJanuary 10, 2024As the saying goes, “Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.” Dealing with complications starts with preparing for them.
A guide on fixing radius and ulna diaphyseal fractures in cats and dogsDecember 22, 2023To decide the recommended treatment for the patient, it is important to accurately determine the signalment and history.
Tips on surgical instrument inspectionDecember 8, 2023Surgical instrument inspection, also often referred to as instrument care and handling, begins at the point of use.
How does patient age impact surgery and eventual recovery?November 2, 2023Older veterinary patients may present with significant comorbidities seen less commonly in younger patients. Much like in human medicine, the age of an animal patient can have an important influence on the treatment plans.
Are you still doing non-essential surgery?October 31, 2023Evidence shows declaws and other cosmetic procedures can have long-term and lifelong effects on patient well-being.
Use caution during surgery near salivary ductsAugust 14, 2023Recommendations to help minimize the chances of abnormal accumulation of saliva include identifying the salivary gland openings (papillae) prior to making incisions and carefully raising flaps.
Six steps for easier lipoma removalMay 22, 2023Lipoma removal is not a simple lumpectomy. It takes very careful surgical procedure and aftercare for these to heal without incident.
Diagnosing dental self-traumaApril 25, 2023Dogs and cats have strong jaws that can cause varying degrees of damage to their teeth if they chew on the wrong things.
