Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry)
Dental radiographs are in essential part of the oral exam. The crown is just the tip of the iceberg. Approximately 42% of dental pathology is found subgingivally. Radiographs will help diagnose pathology that is not visible from the surface, confirm suspect pathology as well as help demonstrate the pathology to the client.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry)
In the previous lecture, the importance of being able to identify periodontal indices was discussed as well as the importance of correctly recording that pathology on dental charts. The indices most commonly evaluated are gingivitis, probe depth, gingival recession, furcation involvement, mobility and periodontal attachment.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Bea Biddinger, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Sustained hypotension is a life threatening situation where the body's major organs (kidney, liver, brain, and heart) can experience irreversible damage from inadequate perfusion pressure. Veterinary technicians may encounter hypotension frequently when caring for emergency and critical care patients, as well as anesthetized or post operative patients who are frequently at risk of systemic hypotension.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS
In their natural environment, cats are an obligate carnivore, meaning that their nutritional needs are met by eating a diet that consists of animal-based proteins (i.e. mice, birds). How have our efforts to domesticate cats been affected by this dietary requirement?
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Sandra Robbins, BS, CVT, VTS (anesthesia)
Monitoring, for these purposes will consist of checking vitals on a regular basis. The vitals being monitored may be changed based upon the patient's status and the procedure performed. By watching for changes in trends we are able to catch and potentially stop a crisis from happening..
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Source: FIRSTLINE
August 1, 2010
The lowdown on which species veterinarians and veterinary team members prefer to work with, why—and if it matters.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Mary L. Berg, BS, RVT, RLATG, VTS (dentistry)
Oral disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs and cats. 80% of adult dogs and 70% of adult cats have some form of oral disease. Dental problems are among the top three pet owners concerns in dogs and cats.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS
Many hospitalized and critical care pets are at risk for becoming severely malnourished because they lack the appetite or the ability to eat. By instituting nutritional support you want to meet the pets' nutritional requirements, and if possible prevent additional deterioration.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Kristin Hohnadel, CVT, VTS (cardiology)
Veterinary technicians are the veterinary hospital's mainstay when it comes to carefully and successfully anesthetizing critical patients. A large number of elderly canine and feline patients are affected by cardiac disease, and knowledge of how to safely monitor, anesthetize, and problem solve cardiac patients makes for a less stressful anesthesia for both the patient and technician.
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