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Brachycephalic Peri-Anesthetic Management

During anesthesia brachycephalic dogs and cats require specialized peri-anesthetic management because their unique airway and gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy substantially increases the risk of regurgitation, gastroesophageal reflux (GER), and aspiration pneumonia. Stenotic nares, an elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules, hypoplastic trachea, and dynamic airway collapse increase inspiratory resistance, generating chronic negative intrathoracic pressures that promote GER, hiatal herniation, delayed gastric emptying, and esophagitis.

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These Bitches Deserve Better

Maropitant (Cerenia®; Zoetis) has, over the past decade, accumulated a growing body of literature suggesting it reduces the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of volatile anesthetics during visceral stimulation. That finding is real, modestly reproducible, and reasonably well characterized within its specific context. It is also being systematically over-interpreted.

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Modes of Mechanical Ventilation During Veterinary Anesthesia: Is There a Clear Winner?

Whether managing a patient undergoing a lengthy orthopedic procedure, supporting a brachycephalic dog during airway surgery, or providing respiratory assistance to a critical patient, understanding how ventilator modes function allows you to optimize gas exchange while minimizing ventilator-associated complications.

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SQ Drug Administration at Acupuncture Site GV20

Using GV20 has given us an easier, smoother way to restrain patients and administer drugs, all while keeping stress and anxiety to a minimum.

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Technician’s Guide to Capnography

The measurement of end tidal CO2 (ETCO2) is currently the optimal method of non-invasively and continuously monitoring the adequacy of ventilation and circulation in veterinary patients. The ETCO2 monitor measures expired carbon dioxide. This measurement can be used to evaluate adequacy of ventilation, metabolic status and circulatory status. (Moens, 2010) This is different than the pulse oximeter which is used to measure hemoglobin and saturation with oxygen.

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VAN Logo unisex midweight hoodie

$45.00

NEW VERSION OF OUR WHITE VAN LOGO HOODIE. (Jan. ’25)

Surgeons got control of the thermostat again? Keep cozy warm while you calculate that constant rate infusion with an official Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Hoodie.

• Unisex fit
• 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend fleece
• 100% cotton face
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz./yd² (280 g/m²)
• Jersey-lined hood
• Split stitch double-needle sewing on all seams
• Twill neck tape
• 1 × 1 ribbing for cuffs and waistband
• Metal eyelets
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

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VAN Nerdy AF unisex hoodie

$45.00

Announce your next level nerdiness to the world ( or just the veterinary clinic) with this cheeky hoodie. For maximum effect...wear it when discussing the Kreb's cycle or Starling's law!

• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
• Blank product sourced from Pakistan

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VAN Maiden t-shirt

$30.00

Why "Run to the Hills" when you can Run to the O.R.?

We’re gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse: the best 100% cotton tee you’ve ever tried. Pre-shrunk fabric? Check. Side-seamed construction? Check. Best fit ever? Double check.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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VAN Stranger t-shirt

$30.00

Did you just emerge from a 6-hour dentistry case or are you still in the Upside Down?
T-shirts are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out from the pack. It’s super soft, breathable, and has just the right amount of stretch. Need we say more?

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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VAN Logo pom-pom beanie

$20.00

Don't let heat (or your expansive knowledge) escape out this winter! Keep your brain cozy warm with a Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds beanie.

• 100% acrylic
• 12″ (30.5 cm) knit
• Fold-over 3″ (7.6 cm) cuff
• Pom-pom on top
• One size fits most
• Blank product sourced from Vietnam

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VAN Maiden black glossy mug

from $18.00

Rock out with your neuromuscular blockers out!
This cupboard essential is sturdy, sleek, and perfect for your morning record review java or afternoon writing up discharge instructions tea.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: height 3.85" (9.8 cm), diameter 3.35" (8.5 cm)
• 15 oz mug dimensions: height 4.7" (12 cm), diameter 3.35" (8.5 cm)
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Glossy finish
• NOT dishwasher or microwave safe
• Hand-wash only

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VAN Multimodal candle

$20.00

Everyone's favorite multimodal combo

• Soy wax
• Cotton wick
• 3.76″ × 3.13″ (95 × 79 mm) glass vessel
• Product weight: 1.2 lbs (570 g)
• Unscented, has a pleasant natural aroma
• Blank product sourced from Latvia

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