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Getting the vapors: An education in inhalation anesthetics
Inhalational anesthetics have an air of mystery about them—an attribute that Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA, finds amusing. “It just blows my mind that we don’t really know how inhalants work,” he says with a laugh. “They’re the most used anesthetic drugs, and we don’t even know their full mechanism of action.” Once you know the basics of vapor pressure, solubility and minimum alveolar concentration, you’ll be able to compare inhalants’ speed, control and potency—and know if you’re getting the straight story from that sales rep.
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An encounter with a superhero
“Veterinary patients are not making their own appointments, driving themselves to veterinary hospitals, paying for their own care or making decisions about what that care looks like. Veterinarians are caring for animals, yes, but they’re doing it only through interactions with people.” Here’s what one DVM learned about veterinary social work from Katherine Goldberg, DVM, LMSW. More |
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FDA approves longer-lasting feline preventive
Merck Animal Health hopes the flea, tick, heartworm and intestinal parasite preventive Bravecto Plus—now approved for cats for two months’ protection—will improve client compliance. More |
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Getting your retirement ducks in a row
We’re living longer, which means we'll need more money for longer retirements. As I navigate these waters myself, here are some sobering numbers to get other veterinary professionals thinking that maybe it’s time to take this planning seriously. More |
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Listening your way to discipline
A manager shouldn’t jump from avoiding a difficult team member to disciplining and firing. You need to insert listening and sharing into your process, and the “Exchange Strategy” could help you do it. More |
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