This is my favourite drain. It is a suction drain, therefore very efficient at removing fluid and it negates dead space by

To create an Ehmer sling on a dog – please watch video: I do not even attempt to place on

When the coxofemoral joint luxates, the femoral head most commonly moves into a craniodorsal position relative to the acetabulum. To diagnose a

Dr Brock: I rely mostly on gabapentin and Trazadone for PVP. Of course we are referring to the healthy patient but I

Dr Brock: PVP are very important as they make anesthesia better. Of course there are challenges to PVPs but they are

A medial collateral injury to the tarsus is diagnosed by placing the tarsus in extension and then applying pressure to

Testing for a hyperextension type of injury to the carpus can be easily done by placing the affected carpus into

The Penrose drain is a passive type of drain. It is simply a conduit for the fluid to follow out of

Drains are used to remove and/or prevent fluid accumulation in dead space.  When there is space between tissue layers, the

Testing the integrity of a medial collateral ligament in a dog or cat is quite simply.  Be sure to perform this test

Elbow luxations are not very common in dogs and cats but when they do present it is important to get

The number correction is to partially close the pop-off valve and squeeze the bag to deliver a breath. The idea is