QUARTERLY BEAT / APRIL 2025
January 16, 2024
February 5, 2025
Solutions to Dilutions: Solving Medical Math by Amanda Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) • For medications labeled with a percent concentration, move the decimal place one place to the right to convert your formulation into mg/mL. This simple trick helps ensure accurate dosing calculations. • The equation C1V1 = C2V2 can be confusing, but consistency is the key. Ensure that the concentration units (mg/mL, g/L, %) are the same on both sides of the equation and that the volume units (mL, L) match as well. • When starting some CRIs (e.g., opioids, ketamine, lidocaine) a loading dose may be required to more quickly raise plasma levels of the drug to a therapeutic range, allowing time for the slower CRI infusion to reach and maintain steady-state plasma levels effectively. • Medications are available in multiple concentrations, so knowing which formulations your hospital stocks is important. Being familiar with standard concentrations helps prevent dosing errors.
Technician Webinar
January 30, 2025
Pediatric Dental Disorders by Dr. Michael Balke, FAVD, DAVDC
Accountability in Action: Mastering Conversations to Elevate Team Performance by Stith Keiser, CEO • When providing feedback, consider using the “SBI Framework” to describe the situation, the individual’s behavior, and the impact. • SMART goals can be a valuable tool to incorporate into career development and performance reviews. Instead of setting a general goal, make the goal SMART – Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and Time-Bound • Accountability is achieved through Clear expectations + Support + Consequences
• Persistent deciduous teeth can cause orthodontic and periodontal issues and should be extracted once the adult tooth has started to erupt. • The most common malocclusion that requires treatment is class II, as it will often cause occlusal trauma if not addressed. • Crowded maxillary teeth in brachycephalic breeds can lead to severe periodontal disease, and extracting less significant early in life can reduce this risk. • There are two types of cleft palates: primary and secondary. Secondary cleft palates affect the hard palate and often require surgical treatment.
Practice Management Webinar
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