EDITOR / INDEX
Editor’s Note
Well here is the last issue for 2018.
The article on aspiration pneumonia
by Dr Vanessa McClure provides
some insights into the diagnosis
and management of this condition.
This brought to my mind the high
risk of aspiration in patients with
acquired neuromuscular disease. It
also opened up a small can of worms
regarding what people think is the ideal
management course to reduce the risk
of gastro-oesophageal reflux and resultant aspiration or
oesophagitis. I’ve summarised findings from publications
since 2005 which have dealt with the subject.
Also included is a really nice short practical piece on local
anaesthesia in surgery and a more contentious journal
scan regarding the efficacy of Tramadol in canine patients.
I must at this time thank Madaleen and Hein, at the Vetlink
offices, who always work full out at the last minute to get
the magazine to print on time. I am the worst “last minute.
com” person - so their nerves are usually shot!
Index:
The Finer Points: Injecting Common Sense
into your Regional Anaesthesia Strategy 04
Proteinuria and the Progression of Chronic
Kidney Disease in Cats 06
The Truth about Antihistamine Use
in the Allergic Dog 13
Aspiration Pneumonia 17
Capital Expenditure in a Vet Practice 23
The ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry:
"P" is for Periodontal Pockets 26
Is Tramadol the new Placebo? 32
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I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas / Holiday Season
Regards
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