We’ve all been here. The dreaded dog female urinary catheter. WHY ME you think. Here’s a guide to make it happen. Supplies: sterile gloves sterile lubricant 10 ml syringe of sterile saline urinary catheter stylet (optional) closed collection system sterile saline syringe to infuse bulb assistant to hold tail Procedure Ensure the patient is sedated […]
Breeding It Easy: Repro Emergencies
Adapted with love from the fine presentation given to me in residency by Erin Runcan, DVM, DACT
Being Nosey with High Flow Nasal Oxygen
Ever fall asleep on an airplane with the air blasting on your face? Does your nose feel crispier than a crouton? Turns out, the limiting factor for regular nasal oxygen is patient comfort. Despite going through a bubbler, the oxygen is still poorly humidified and cold. This usually limits flow rates to <150 mL/kg/min. For […]
High Flow Nasal Oxygen: Volumax Tips and Tricks
#1: Ensure Disposable Patient Circuit (DPC) is fully seated If not, you may get a misleading “blocked tube” alarm: #2: Leave a slight “S” bend in the Water Inlet Tube The tube connecting the sterile water bag to the unit should not be too loose as this may result in kinks, obstructed flow, and a […]
Subxiphoid (DH) Trifecta
The subxiphoid (DH) view can provide a ton of information. This screen demonstrates the presence of pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, and the gallbladder halo sign. Tip #1: If the heart kisses the diaphragm, significant pericardial effusion is unlikely. Here, the heart is separated from the diaphragm due to effusion. Tip #2: Pleural effusion vs pericardial […]