Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC, DABT says there are five important feline procedures that every veterinarian should learn to perform. Practice is needed to build confidence says Lee. She explains why these procedures are critical and offers tips for improving skills:
- Gaining venous access
- Thoracentesis and abdominocentesis
- FAST and TFAST ultrasound
- Placing a nasogastric or nasoesophageal tube
- Placing a chest tube
Source: DVM 360, September 2019. Link.
INSIGHTS: Kudos to Karen Todd-Jenkins, VMD, for her work to share this information from the presentation by Dr. Lee at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Baltimore.
The article is a good reminder for veterinarians who are bringing new associates into the practice mix.