Urology & Renal Medicine
Urethral Catheterization of the Obstructed Male Cat
Options for urethral catheterization are broad, but supplies for catheterization can normally be found in any veterinary clinic.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Placing Central and PICC Lines in Small Animals
Central venous catheters play a vital role in the management of critically ill veterinary patients.
Dentistry
Performing Oral Regional Nerve Blocks for Veterinary Patients
Local anesthetics are categorized by region as infraorbital, caudal maxillary, middle mental, and caudal mandibular/inferior alveolar.
Clinical Pathology
Manual Blood Smear Preparation and Review
By combining the results of manual blood smear review with those of automated hematology, veterinary practices can ensure that CBCs are comprehensive.
Behavior
Completing a Comprehensive Behavioral History
A behavior treatment plan is only as good as the history collection.
Pain Management
Feline Chronic Pain Assessment
Cats are incredibly good at hiding pain; however, veterinary medicine has come a long way in recognizing and treating pain in cats.
Pain Management
Canine Chronic Pain Assessment
While owners can play a key role in recognizing signs of chronic pain in dogs, identification and assessment of chronic pain are vital skills for the veterinary nurse.
Wound Management
Wound Bandaging Techniques for Small Animals
The two most common techniques are the modified Robert Jones and tie-over bandages.