Yesterday one of the things I was most excited and most nervous about vet school came and went. I successfully completed my first vet school surgeries: a spay and neuter! I was SO nervous, but in the end, it actually went really well and I have some tips on how to prepare. Practice. Sure, you […]
The Fundamental Principles of Pancarpal Arthrodesis
I am preparing for a pancarpal arthrodesis scheduled for tomorrow. I’m refreshing my mind on the anatomy of the carpus, remembering extension angles, and learning new information about types of plates and surgical technique. Maybe the surgeon will let me place some screws tomorrow if I know my stuff? Is it really called a pineapple […]
Learning Anesthesia
I recently posted about how I was preparing to start third year and Junior Surgery. Since then, I’ve successfully completed my first two weeks of third year, and I’ve had my first day on the anesthesia team in our school’s shelter medicine department. I am happy to report that both of my sweet patients recovered […]