Standards procedure guides offer visual, step-by-step support, whether you’re looking for a quick refresher on a veterinary procedure or walking through it for the first time. To highlight how veterinary professionals are using these resources, we’re counting down the seven most-viewed procedure guides on Standards over the last six months (at the time of publication).
7. Laryngeal Paralysis Diagnosis
Diagnosing laryngeal paralysis can be tricky, especially when anesthetic depth, respiratory phase, and paradoxical arytenoid motion can all influence the exam. This guide walks through patient positioning, laryngeal visualization, and doxapram use, with practical reminders for assessing laryngeal motion with more confidence.
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6. The Neurological Examination
Even when you’ve done plenty of neurologic exams, it helps to have a clear sequence to follow. This guide walks through the exam from first observations and cranial nerves to gait, postural reactions, spinal reflexes, and pain responses, helping you stay organized, localize lesions, and double-check your process.
5. Central Venous Catheter Placement
For critically ill patients, reliable venous access is essential. This guide walks through placing a central venous catheter, from catheter selection and measurement to patient positioning, placement using the Seldinger technique, securing the catheter, and ongoing line care.
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4. Cesarean Section in Dogs
C-sections call for quick decisions, clear roles, and a coordinated team. This guide covers how to recognize when a C-section may be needed, how to prepare the team before induction, and key steps for delivery, uterine closure, neonatal recovery, and postoperative care for the dam and puppies.
3. Cystotomy
When there’s a cystotomy on the schedule, a clear reference can help you think through the case from pre-op planning to post-op imaging. This guide covers preoperative considerations and approach options, then walks through the key surgical steps, closure, leak checking, and postoperative imaging.
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2. Abdominal Palpation in Dogs & Cats
Abdominal palpation can seem straightforward until you’re trying to interpret subtle findings. This guide walks through patient positioning, anatomy, palpation pressure, organ assessment, extra-abdominal assessment, and assessing for abdominal fluid.
1. Nasoesophageal & Nasogastric Feeding Tube Placement
When a patient needs nutritional support but isn’t eating enough on their own, NE and NG tubes can help bridge the gap. This guide walks through tube selection, patient preparation, pre-measurement, tube passage, securement, placement confirmation, and monitoring, with step-by-step visuals and a video demonstration of NG tube placement in a dog.
Clear Guidance for the Moments That Matter
Procedure guides are just one way Standards helps veterinary teams find clear, practical guidance right when they need it. From diagnostic and treatment guidance to algorithms, differential lists, and built-in Plumb’s prescribing support, Standards keeps trusted clinical support within reach.
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