Association of gender and specialty interest with video-gaming, three-dimensional spatial analysis, and entry-level laparoscopic skills in third-year veterinary students.

OBJECTIVE To determine whether gender or interest in pursuing specialty certification in internal medicine or surgery was associated with video-gaming, 3-D spatial analysis, or entry-level laparoscopic skills in third-year veterinary students. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SAMPLE A convenience sample of 68 (42 female and 26 male) third-year veterinary students.

Occurrence and Clinicopathologic Features of Splenic Neoplasia Based on Body Weight: 325 Dogs (2003-2013).

Medical records of 396 dogs undergoing splenectomy for treatment of a splenic mass or nodular disease were reviewed retrospectively. Overall distribution of histopathologic diagnosis and clinicopathologic features were evaluated for 325 dogs that met inclusion criteria. Dogs were dichotomized into two groups based on weight, with the statistically derived cutoff identified as 27.

Versatility of the Angularis Oris Axial Pattern Flap for Facial Reconstruction.

Objective: To describe the versatility of the axial pattern flap based on the cutaneous perforating branch of the angularis oris artery for reconstruction of large facial defects in dogs, including complications and clinical outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical case series.

Animals: Client-owned dogs (n = 8).

In vitro effect of multiple hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizations on the rate of closure of ameroid constrictors.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of multiple hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (HPGP) sterilizations on the rate of closure of ameroid constrictors.

Sample: Thirty-six 5.0-mm ameroid constrictors.

In vitro evaluation of three intravenous fluid line warmers.

Objective: To determine in vitro output temperature differences of 3 IV fluid warmers.

Design: Prospective, randomized study.

Sample: 3 IV fluid warmers.

Spontaneous resolution of postoperative chylothorax following surgery for persistent right aortic arch in two dogs.

Two young dogs underwent surgical management of a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) and developed chylothorax postoperatively. In both cases, the surgical procedure and anesthetic recovery were uncomplicated and routine. Following surgery, both patients appeared bright, alert, responsive, and previous signs of regurgitation had resolved.

Effects of ampicillin/sulbactam and enrofloxacin on the blood pressure of isoflurane anesthetized dogs.

A blinded, prospective, randomized crossover study was performed to determine the effects of ampicillin Na/sulbactam Na and enrofloxacin on the blood pressure (BP) of healthy anesthetized dogs. Eight dogs were anesthetized three different times. They randomly received enrofloxacin, ampicillin Na/sulbactam Na, and saline.

Investigation into the impact of audience response devices on short- and long-term content retention.

Audience Response Systems (ARSs) may enhance short-term knowledge retention. Long-term knowledge retention is more difficult to demonstrate. According to previous studies, ARS questions requiring application of knowledge or peer interaction are more effective in maintaining student attention.

Effect of warm compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs.

Objective: To measure the effect of warm compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs.

Animals: 10 healthy mixed-breed dogs.

Procedures: Dogs were sedated with hydromorphone (0.

Effect of cold compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs.

Objective: To measure the effect of cold compress application on tissue temperature in healthy dogs.

Animals: 10 healthy mixed-breed dogs.

Procedures: Dogs were sedated with hydromorphone (0.