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Dr Brock: I rely mostly on gabapentin and Trazadone for PVP. Of course we are referring to the healthy patient but I like to use Gabapentin at a dose of 20mg/kg orally, […]

Dr Brock: PVP are very important as they make anesthesia better. Of course there are challenges to PVPs but they are well worth the effort. For me they are a game changer. 

A medial collateral injury to the tarsus is diagnosed by placing the tarsus in extension and then applying pressure to the LATERAL side of the tarsus.  I usually place my

Testing for a hyperextension type of injury to the carpus can be easily done by placing the affected carpus into extension and verifying that it does extend well past the

The Penrose drain is a passive type of drain. It is simply a conduit for the fluid to follow out of the wound. It comes in a wide and a narrow width. I

Drains are used to remove and/or prevent fluid accumulation in dead space.  When there is space between tissue layers, the body naturally wants to fill that space with fluid which

Testing the integrity of a medial collateral ligament in a dog or cat is quite simply.  Be sure to perform this test after doing a closed reduction of an elbow luxation or

Elbow luxations are not very common in dogs and cats but when they do present it is important to get the luxation reduced. It might sound/seem confusing or complicated but do

The number correction is to partially close the pop-off valve and squeeze the bag to deliver a breath. The idea is to temporarily take control of the patient’s breathing, give no

Apnea at induction is a common issue that occurs secondary to the drugs used.  No mistake was made; it is simply an occurrence due to the drugs. It is a temporary