Emergency & Critical Care

Having a plan for approaching emergency cases can help smooth the stabilization process and improve patient outcomes.

When it comes to patients rescued from fire, one expert advised to expect anything

Steven Berkowitz, DVM, DACVECC, shared his advice on trauma and cautioned that these cases can change in the blink of an eye

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, explained the dangers of heat stroke and discussed treatment options

Erik Zager discusses why it's important for veterinarians to get comfortable treating heat stroke and shares quick pointers for recognizing and treating this emergency

The first VCA Animal Hospital Urgent Care is now open in Los Angeles with plans to expand nationwide

Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, is the 2022 Veterinary Heroes™ award winner in the Emergency Medicine category

Erik Zager, DVM, DACVECC, discusses animal toxicity emergencies and a new eye drop emetic for dogs.

Ensure clients know these pointers to keep their furry friends safe and hydrated this summer

Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS, explains common myths and misconceptions surround veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Jessica Nord, VMD, shared tips for taking the stress out of emergency and critical care situations when the hospital is understaffed.

Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS, shares a common anesthesia mistake and what you should do instead

Jessica Nord, VMD, says pain management is a crucial piece of the puzzle in an emergency situation

In this interview at the Fetch dvm360® conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC), VTS (SAIM), MS, shared insightful tips for when presented with a patient suffering from a respiratory emergency.

3 videos covering a host of veterinary emergency medicine topics

Jessica Nord, VMD, shares one key factor in maintaining composure and avoiding mistakes in an emergency.

During this interview at the Fetch dvm360® conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, provided an answer to this question, plus shared more insight on veterinary CPR

In this interview at the Fetch dvm360® conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC), VTS (SAIM), MS, outlined 3 respiratory emergencies and their characteristics.

Preparation and mindset are critical in performing under stress

3 articles providing insight on emergency and critical care.

The company is working to bridge the gap between family veterinarians and emergency hospitals in the New England region.

The initiative aims to address the rising pet care demand and offer a clear urgent care path.

Ensuring patients receive appropriate feeding is essential to their recovery.

In a recent interview with dvm360®, Melissa Evans, LVT, CVT, VTS (EEC), explained the 2 different types of surveys performed on triage patients.

Here are 3 articles covering a wide array of content ranging from tips to fare the extra holiday stress to common pet hazards to avoid and beyond.

River, the border collie, stuns the nation with his astonishing recovery just in time for the holiday season.

Veterinary professionals nominated and chosen by their peers exemplify leadership and achievement in improving patient outcomes.

A deep dive into the American Association of Equine Practitioners On-Call veterinarian program with 2 clinicians who are on the frontline.

Nova's story warns of a harmful item pet owners should bear in mind this holiday season, plus how the Pet Poison Helpline is raising awareness of common household hazards.

In a dvm360® interview, Gina Fallish, BS, CVT, revealed why treating all patients like they are at risk for cardiac arrest can ensure a successful CPR outcome.