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Capnometry in Exotic Animal Species
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Critical Care RespiratoryTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
Blood Pressure Monitoring in Exotic Animal Species
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Cardiovascular Critical CareTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
Electrocardiography in Exotic Animal Species
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Cardiovascular Critical CareTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
Pulse Oximetry in Exotic Animal Species
Clinical Topic: Analgesia & Anesthesiology Cardiovascular Critical CareTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
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Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia), VTS (Exotic Companion Animal)
Jody Nugent-Deal is a registered veterinary technician and a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia/analgesia and clinical practice – exotic companion animal. Jody has worked for the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital since 1999, working in the Companion Exotics Department for 10 years and currently the Small Animal Anesthesia Department, where she is the supervisor. Ms. Nugent-Deal is a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice and is the executive secretary for the group as well as the appeals committee chair. Jody is an active member with the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia having served on the nominations, credentials and appeals committees.
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Monitoring Vital Signs in Exotic Animal Species
Even the most steadfast and seasoned veterinary anesthetist can find themselves intimidated by exotic animal patients. Standard veterinary anesthesia monitors are not designed to read the extremely high (or extremely low) heart rates and respiratory rates of some exotic animal patients. Despite these challenges, valuable information can be gathered from monitoring tools as well as hands-on techniques. Essential vital signs, such as heart rate and rhythm, respiratory rate and depth, body temperature, and mucous membrane color should all be evaluated.
Call for Nominations: T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award
This award is given annually, or at the Selection Committee’s discretion, to an outstanding practitioner that has advanced the quality of health care for companion birds.