New on LafeberVet
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
Featured Contributor
Katrina Lafferty, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)
Katrina Lafferty received her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2005. She earned her veterinary technician specialty (VTS) in Anesthesia in 2009 and is one of less than 200 technicians worldwide to have that designation. Katrina is a Senior Technician in the Anesthesia and Pain Management Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the Director of the Veterinary Technician Student Internship Program at UW-Madison. Katrina is involved in the education of all members of the veterinary community and she has written numerous articles and textbook chapters.
View all content contributed by Katrina Lafferty, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)Featured Content
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 AAV committee’s discretion, to an outstanding practitioner that has advanced the quality of health care for companion birds.