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Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast
Hosted by Yvonne Brandenburg and Jordan Porter · ENGLISH
The Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by veterinary technician specialists, Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and Jordan Porter, RVT, VTS (IM-SA) and is dedicated to veterinary professionals who are passionate about all things internal medicine.
We'll be discussing interesting internal medicine diseases, how to work closely with pet parents, and how to be the best tech we can be. This podcast is perfect for veterinary professionals just getting into internal medicine, studying for their boards, or for those of us that relate to #IMaNerd! Join us for a #VetTechPodcast today and get your learn on!
#VeterinaryMedicine #VeterinaryTechnician #VTSlife #IMFVTpodcast #IMaNerd
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182 Malignant Hyperthermia
Oct 3, 202300:46:49Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Malignant Hyperthermia, not quite an endocrine disorder, but instead more of a gene mutation that can cause havoc! We learn what the gene mutation does and how it affects pets to ultimately severely increase their core body temperature! But don't worry, we talk about how to recognize the early signs of MH! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/malignant-hyperthermia/malignant-hyperthermia-in-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/dog-owners/metabolic-disorders-of-dogs/malignant-hyperthermia-in-dogs VIN: Malignant Hyperthermia: https://www.vin.com/apputil/content/defaultadv1.aspx?id=7259207&pid=14365 Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. To sign up for the IMFVT Fall Conference of 2023, use this link: https://imfpp.org/conference23 Sunday November 12th 7am/10am-4:30pm/7:30pm PST/EST $49 for members $159 for non members Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →181 Acromegaly in Dogs and Cats
Sep 26, 202300:41:54Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: The unusual, yet easy to understand, endocrine disorder that is acromegaly. As it sounds, this is a disorder that can cause enlargement of body parts and organs. Come learn with us! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/vetsulin/dogs/related-diseases https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pituitary-gland/feline-acromegaly Science Direct: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003426621000275?via%3Dihub Don't forget to check our friend over at lovehuvet.com and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →180 Insulinoma
Sep 19, 202300:46:30Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Endocrine pancreas functions. We know this as producing insulin and regulating blood sugar, but what happens when someone moves into the gated community that is the pancreas and starts to cause chaos? We are going to discuss the one and only dreaded insulinoma. Resources We Mentioned in the Show VIN: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952990 Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/the-pancreas/functional-islet-cell-tumors-in-small-animals Today's Veterinary Practice: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/oncology/canine-insulinoma-diagnosis-treatment-staging/ Don't forget to check out LoveHuvet.com and use our discount code IMFVT10 to receive 10% off your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →179 Back to Basics; Endocrine System
Sep 12, 202300:46:30Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are going back to basics with everyone's favorite! THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM! Come listen to us discuss feedback loops! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/the-endocrine-system-of-animals https://www.merckvetmanual.com/endocrine-system/endocrine-system-introduction/endocrine-diseases-in-animals Veterinary Internal Medicine Nursing: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/blog/the-endocrine-system Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →178 Recognizing and Combating Compassion Fatigue
Sep 5, 202300:52:43Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Behavioral signs, physical signs, and everything in between when dealing with combating compassion fatigue. It is a real challenge in our careers. Join us as we talk about how to battle it. Resources We Mentioned in the Show AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/ AVMA: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-and-compassion-fatigue https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/assess-your-wellbeing https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/self-care-veterinarians Don't forget to check our friend over at lovehuvet.com and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →177 Compounding: Increasing Comfort and Compliance
Aug 29, 202301:02:18Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Brian Morgan again from BestPetRX. We dive into the topic of compounding and how we can utilize this to increase patient comfort while also increasing client compliance. Resources We Mentioned in the Show https://bestpetrx.com/information-cards/ https://bestpetrx.com/production-guides/ https://bestpetrx.com/medication-instructions/ Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →176 End of Life Care and Geriatric Care
Aug 22, 202300:44:04Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: End of life care and the roles that veterinary professionals play. But we can do more, right? Luckily AAHA created some guidelines we can utilize to help have tough conversations and keep in touch with our end of life patients. Resources We Mentioned in the Show AAHA/IAAHPC End-of-Life Care Guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/end-of-life-care/end-of-life-care-guidelines/ Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →175 Going Beyond a Vet Tech with Brian Morgan
Aug 15, 202300:49:54Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well... WITH the amazing Brian Morgan. We discuss how he went beyond being a veterinary technician to an extraordinary COO of a wonderful veterinary company. We have an in-depth conversation about technician utilization and empowering ourselves to ask those questions! Resources: https://bprx.vet/IMFVT Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →174 The Multitasking Monster with Elycia Degenhardt
Aug 8, 202301:03:07Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH: Elycia Degenhardt about how multitasking can actually hinder our ability to be efficient and effective in our daily work. But don't fret, we also discuss ways to manage our time efficiently! Resources We Mentioned in the Show Mark G, Gudith D, Klocke U. The Cost of Interrupted Work: More Speed and Stress. CHI '08: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. 2008;107-110. Marois R, Ivanoff J. Capacity limits of information processing in the brain. TRENDS in Cognitive Sciences. 2005;9. 296-305 Multitasking: Switching costs. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/research/action/multitask. Published March 20, 2006. Accessed February 4, 2021. O'Conaill B, Frohlich D. Timespace in the Workplace: Dealing With Interruptions. CHI '95 Mosaic of Creativity. 1995;262-263. To Multitask or Not to Multitask. University of Southern California. https://appliedpsychologydegree.usc.edu/blog/to-multitask-or-not-to-multitask/. Accessed February 2, 2021. Weinschenk S. The True Cost of Multitasking. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-wise/201209/the-true-cost-multi-tasking. Published September 18, 2012. Accessed February 2, 2021. The Multitasking Monster Article: https://www.petvetmagazine.com/multitasking-monster/ Don't forget to check our friend over at lovehuvet.com and use the discount code IMFVT10 to get 10% off of your order! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
Transcribe →173 Client Compliance - Using 6 Stages of Behavior Change in Vet Med
Aug 1, 202300:56:08Tap to summarizeJoin Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: In this episode, we will learn effective strategies for improving client compliance with parasite control recommendations, exploring the "6 Stages of Behavior Change" and practical techniques to support clients in each stage. #veterinary #vettechs #vettechlife🐾 #nutrition #vetmed #imanerd #imfvt #imfvtpodcast #clientcompliance #PetsAreFamily Resources We Mentioned in the Show 1. Cherry K. The 6 stages of change: the transtheoretical, or stages of change, model. Verywell Mind. Updated December 19, 2022. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stages-of-change-2794868 2. Garrison G. Keep the parasite prevention compliance conversation alive. Veterinary Advantage. April 2020. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://vet-advantage.com/vet_advantage/keep-the-parasite-prevention-compliance-conversation-alive 3. Paul M, Thomas M. Parasite protection: compelling clients to comply. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://capcvet.org/articles/parasite-protection-compelling-clients-to-comply 4. Weese S. Canine and feline antiparasitics. Worms and Germs Blog. July 4, 2018. Accessed April 8, 2023. 5. Soldavin K. Promoting parasite prevention in practice. Todays Vet Pract. 2013;3(2):28-32. https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/practice-to-practice-promoting-parasite-prevention-in-practice 6. Liger M. To be continued.... Todays Vet Bus. 2021;5(3):20-22. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/parasite-heartworm-prevention 7. MacKay C. Client compliance—the key to successful veterinary practice. World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress Proceedings, 2005. Veterinary Information Network. Accessed April 8, 2023. https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=3854148 Resources · Client education. American Animal Hospital Association. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://www.aaha.org/aaha-guidelines/infection-control-configuration/client-education · General guidelines for dogs and cats. Companion Animal Parasite Council. Updated September 16, 2022. Accessed March 18, 2023. https://capcvet.org/guidelines/general-guidelines Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0 hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to. Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on! Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/ Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove Thanks for listening! – Yvonne and Jordan
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