Surgical Training (or) Telemetry Surgery
Why Recovery Begins Before Surgery Ends
For a long time, recovery was treated almost like the period that happened after surgery. The procedure was finished. The last suture was placed. The anesthetic was turned down or off. Then we waited for the patient to wake up. But successful recovery does not begin when surgery ends. Recovery begins while the patient is…
Read MoreEvery Surgery Is a Conversation with Physiology
There is a point in surgical training when you realize that monitoring is not really about watching numbers. It is about listening. Heart rate, blood pressure, capnography, temperature, oxygen saturation, perfusion, ventilation, and even the way a patient responds to surgical stimulation are all pieces of an ongoing physiologic conversation. The patient is constantly giving…
Read MoreHey Dummy! (No, Not You—The Transmitter)
Why Practicing Telemetry Surgery with a Dummy Transmitter is a Smart Move So, you’re getting ready for your first telemetry implant? Or maybe you haven’t done this procedure in this specific species in a while? I don’t care who tells you it’s easy because it’s a mouse—telemetry surgery is no joke. There’s a lot riding…
Read MoreCostly Mistakes: The True Price of Skipping Staff Training in Your Lab
In laboratory animal research, the proficiency of your team is paramount. Overlooking comprehensive training can lead to significant challenges, affecting both the quality of your research and the well-being of your staff. 1. Increased Risk of Non-Compliance Regulatory bodies such as the Public Health Service (PHS) and the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) mandate strict adherence…
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