Nov. 21, 2024

Clinical Pearls

Welcome to the Vet Vault Clinical Blog—your go-to resource for practical, evidence-based veterinary knowledge. These clinical pearls are handpicked from our Vet Vault 3-2-1 newsletter, where we share weekly takeaways from creating our acclaimed clinical podcasts. Designed for veterinarians seeking concise insights and continuing education, this blog delivers actionable tips, case-based pearls, and the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. Whether you’re navigating complex cases, refining your skills, or looking for quick, digestible clinical facts, our posts are here to support your practice. For even more pearls of wisdom, subscribe to our newsletter here and stay inspired every week!

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Clotting Times in Acute Liver Failure

From Ep 184 on the Medicine Feed With Dr Ava Tan We know that when the liver gets sad, it stops making ALL the things we need for effective clotting. So it's no surprise when you run PT/PTT on that acute liver failure patient and see some very worr…

Cushing's Reflex

From Episode 181 on the ECC stream. With Dr Leah Wright. This epic traumatic brain injury recap reminded me to look out for the Cushing’s reflex in patients with bad brain disease. Here’s a recap: The Cushing’s Reflex is a la…