Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast

This mini bonus episode where we learn a little bit about our upcoming guest on the show; the amazing Laura Rosewell  BSc(Hons), DipAVN(Small Animal), ISFMDipFN, VTS(SAIM), RVN.  Check her out at https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com  

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Protein loss coming from within the kidneys from, typically, glomerular damage as well as discussing other potential causes for protein loss aside from renal damage.    Question of the Week What personal experience do you have with PLN? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode41    Resources We Mentio...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Bladder stones, prostates, and UTIs; OH MY! We discuss common urolithiasis, inflammation vs infection of the prostate, and urinary infections as a whole.    Remember, this episode counts for 1 hour of RACE approved CE. Find out more at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com     Question of the...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal disease. We discuss those changes in BUN and creatinine, and of course we don't forget to discuss urine specific gravity.    Question of the Week What is a memorable ARF case you managed or helped manage? Did you determine the cause of damage, a...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Did you know that in the time it takes you to listen to this entire episode, your kidneys have filtered one of your patient's blood 13.5 times!!!! Listen to us this week as we talk the nitty gritty of kidney function all the way through to the urethra. Urine for basics of the urinary system ;)    Question...

Title of episode: 037 Upping Your Tech Game: Continuing Education   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: All things continuing education. Where to find it, different types of CE, conference etiquette, conference planning, and everything in between. We even drop some secret IMFVT information!!! Tune in this week to learn about several types o...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Staying healthy in our difficult career. We discuss mental health, physical health, as well as financial wellbeing. These are all important topics and while we are not experts at all, we can offer a lot of resources to help stay healthy.    Question of the Week What do you do to disconnect and keep yourse...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Upping your tech game. We discuss all the different ways you can add to your career with different veterinary courses, certifications, and degrees. After all, we all love to keep learning and keep growing, right?    Question of the Week What is something you plan on pursuing within your veterinary career?...

This week's episode is not like any other we've done. We are showing our support for being anti-racist with this episode.  #podcastblackout

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: When there is breakdown within the cartilage of the trachea, the tracheal rings change and collapse in on themselves. We discuss diagnostic tools and medical management.    Question of the Week How does your practice treat patients with collapsing tracheas? Have you ever helped with a surgical interventio...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Elevated pressure within the arteries of the lungs and potential complications from pulmonary hypertension.    Question of the Week What did you find the most surprising about pulmonary hypertension? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode32    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Pulmonary Hypertensi...

  Title of episode: 031 Chronic Coughs: Asthma & Bronchitis Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Chronic inflammation of the lower airways in dogs and cats leading to chronic bronchitis or feline asthma. We discuss diagnostic tools, technician skills to use for these patients, and our favorite; client communication.    Question of the Week D...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Inflammation vs infection within the lungs; the difference of pneumonia! Yes, there is more than just a "standard pneumonia"!   Question of the Week   What's a resource you've found for clients as they deal with a pet that has pneumonia?   Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode30    Resources We Men...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Different types of diseases that can involve the nasal tract; including rhinitis, fungal infections, and even foreign bodies.    Question of the Week What is an interesting nasal case you have seen?  What is the craziest thing you've found in a nose?   Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode29    Res...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Upper and Lower airways and knowing the different parts and their functions of each.    Question of the Week What respiratory disease would you like to hear more about? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode28     Resources We Mentioned in the Show  IMFPP Respiratory System https://www.internalmedic...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Several types of blood products used for transfusing and procedure for handling and administering blood products. We also discuss the several different types of transfusion reactions, how to recognize them, and how to combat them.    Question of the Week What type of transfusion reactions have you noted a...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The history of blood transfusions in humans and animals. Then we discuss our pretransfusion work up protocols to make transfusing safe and easy.    Question of the Week Does your clinic perform blood transfusions, and if so, what is your pretransfusion protocol?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episo...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: White Blood Cell Basics; what WBCs do and what to look for when WBCs are too high or too low.    Question of the Week How many of you do differentials in your clinics, and what are some of your favorite resources? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode25    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  IMFPP...

In this special mega-episode, a few of us in the veterinary podcasting community joined forces to talk about how the novel corona virus, COVID 19, is effecting us around the world.  Yvonne and Jordan are joined in this episode by these amazing podcasters: Cat Robinson, RVN, BA, LLB from  Radio Vet Nurse Jeff Backus CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) and Dave Cowan BA, CVT, VTS(ECC) from  Vet Tech Cafe Tasha McNe...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The amazing process of hemostasis and how the body can maintain perfect balance of the coagulation system.    Question of the Week Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode23    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses https://imfpp.org/sa...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: RBC disorders; including too many RBCs or too few. We discuss causes for these issues and testing needed to determine cause.    Question of the Week What cause of anemia do you want us to do an episode about? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode22    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  IMFPP Hemat...

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Basic hematology. We discuss the function of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.    Question of the Week What is your favorite part about hematology? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode21    Resources We Mentioned in the Show  Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary...

For complete show notes please visit https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes and choose episode # 20 or visit https://imfpp.org/episode20     Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Different veterinary communities and the benefits to being a part of something more.    Question of the Week What's your favorite veterinary co...

For complete show notes please visit https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes and choose episode 19 or visit https://imfpp.org/episode19   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Different styles of feeding tubes, their indications and placement procedures.    Question of the Week o Have you ever placed a feeding tube and/or...

For complete show notes please visit https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/podcastshownotes and choose episode #18 or visit https://imfpp.org/episode18   Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about:  In this two part episode we discuss; Inflammatory Bowel Disease! In this part 2, we discuss the multiple treatments utilized for IBD, client comm...