Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
 November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
The liver is integral to the production of clotting factors and albumin, and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, fats. In addition, a variety of other endogenous and exogenous substances are metabolized in the liver. Indeed, the liver plays a role in the elimination of most anesthetic drugs.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
The presence of disease has been shown to be positively associated with increased anesthesia-related mortality. Indeed, the possibility of rapid decompensation when sedative or anesthetic drugs are administered in the presence of respiratory disease makes anesthesia in these patients particularly challenging.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
One of the most important assessments a veterinarian can make is whether or not oxygen delivery is adequate. Unfortunately, it is not possible to easily or directly assess oxygen delivery in our patients.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
The capnograph is a noninvasive monitoring device that can provide information on ventilation (pulmonary function), blood flow, and equipment function. Knowledge of respiratory and cardiovascular physiology is essential to the understanding of capnography.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
The purpose of this presentation is to review several articles published in veterinary journals over the last three years and to present them in a way that is relevant to the practicing veterinarian.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
I'll review the pathophysiological changes associated with the common congenital and acquired cardiac defects in small animal medicine and discuss the characteristics of anesthetic drugs that may make them desirable of undesirable for each problem.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
Cesarean section may be indicated for animals with prolonged gestation periods, refractory uterine inertia (primary or secondary), or those with obstructive dystocias. In addition, elective cesarean section may be done in those breeds with consistent fetal oversize (i.e., English bulldogs).
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
Cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation are not practice-builders! The success rate of cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (CPCR) for animals or humans is disappointingly low.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:Tamara Grubb, DVM, MS, DACVA
No matter what anesthetic protocol is chosen, the addition of adequate analgesia is imperative for safe anesthesia and for enhanced patient outcome.
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