Clear communication before, during, and after a procedure can go a long way in managing client expectations
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Surgeons at the Atlantic Veterinary College recently performed atriotomy under inflow occlusion, marking a first for the college
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With some planning, hypothermia can become a non-issue during laparotomies on cats
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Prognosis for true fever depends on what the underlying cause of the true fever is
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When it comes to surgeries, there are many moving pieces
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Even under perfect conditions, surgical site infections (SSIs) can happen
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We cannot rely on the increasingly popular grimace scales to grade post-surgical pain level
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If prepared, emergency situations can run smoother with the hospital staff
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The majority of mandibular symphyseal separations can be treated with a circumferential stainless-steel wire placed immediately caudal to the canine teeth
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We cannot rely on the increasingly popular grimace scales to grade post-surgical pain level
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Prevention of hypothermia decreases anesthesia recovery time, increases clinical efficiency and promotes excellence in patient care
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It is common to withhold food for some period prior to sedation, however, there is great variation in specific recommendations
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Though easier and more common than years past, spaying a dog in heat still carries some risk
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If you apply these humble suggestions, your patient care, the happiness of your team, and your own fulfillment will skyrocket
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There may come a time in one’s career when not performing surgery is the best option—for both surgeon and patient
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As regurgitation is a common complication to general anesthesia and the agents we deliver to patients, it also is a condition we can treat
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With virtually no side effects and minimal contraindications, low-level laser therapy treatments are gaining popularity in veterinary medicine
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