Microscopical assessment of erythrocyte morphology is an important clinical tool for diagnosing the cause of anemia and also some other...
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ANEMIA – GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
ANEMIA is a decrease in the red blood cell mass that results in decreased oxygenation of tissues. On complete blood...
HEART SOUNDS
Heart sounds are created by blood flow and vibrations of tissues during the cardiac cycle and can be classified as...
CARDIOVASCULAR EXAMINATION
An older, coughing dog is brought into examination room. Owners claim, they noticed exercise intolerance, that was going on for...
PREPARATION OF BLOOD SMEAR
Blood smear is a valuable diagnostic tool for differential count of white blood cells and evaluation of pathologic abnormalities in...
GENERAL APPROACH TO THE EMERGENCY PATIENT
Doesn’t matter whether you work in small private practice or large referral clinic, you probably can’t totally escape providing emergency...
SYNCOPE VS SEIZURES
Two conditions, both starting with »s«. But that is not their only similarity. Although their causes are different, they can...
GETTING STARTED WITH ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
Ultrasound is a very valuable diagnostic tool, almost an extension of a physical exam, that helps us with non-invasive visualisation...
NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION AS THE BASE FOR CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Neurological cases can be challenging for the clinician. We must be aware, that before we decide for more advanced diagnostic...
THE IMPORTANCE OF NEUROLOGICAL EXAM
A worried client walks into the examination room, holding the dog. The dog is tetraplegic and the condition was getting...
Do gastrointestinal cases scare you?
Gastrointestinal problems are one of the most common health issues clients present and seek advice from the vet. How often...
Open gloving technique
This technique is used for minor procedures when only the hands need to be covered (for example sterile patient preparation,...