COS - 199 - Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics

Dr. Ryane Englar joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss her new book Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics. A practical guide to maximizing the diagnostic value of in-house quick assessment tests (QATs) In Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics, the authors provide a hands-on resource designed to facilitate healthcare delivery across the spectrum of care. Historically, clinicians have been taught to apply the gold standard approach to the practice of medicine. However, recent advances in veterinary medical care and associated technologies have made practitioners question whether a one-size-fits-all approach is truly best. After all, when we perform diagnostic tests, are we testing out of the desire for completeness, to cover all bases for the good of the patient? Or are we testing because we are expected to? While sophisticated panels of tests may remain the recommended approach to case management, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics outlines entry-level, in-house diagnostic blood, urine, fecal, and body cavity fluid tests: how to perform them as well as the breadth and depth of patient-specific data that can be gleaned from quick assessment tests (QATs). Readers will also find: · A thorough introduction to patient care considerations, communication strategies that facilitate cost-conscious shared decision-making · Comprehensive explorations of quick assessment tests (QATs) in hematology, including packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), buffy coat analysis, blood smears, blood glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), saline agglutination tests, and activated clotting time. · Practical discussions of quick assessment tests (QATs) involving urine, including urine color, dipstick analysis, specific gravity (USG), and urine sediment analysis · Pragmatic evaluation of fecal analysis, including considerations surrounding fecal color, volume, consistency, and odor; saline smears or wet mounts, and fecal flotation. · Discussion on body cavity fluid analysis · Sample case vignettes, complete with question and answer (Q&A) Perfect for veterinary practitioners, veterinary technicians, veterinary and veterinary technician students, Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics offers a quick and easy reference guide to maximizing diagnostic value in those cases where care is cost-prohibitive. LINKS: Low-Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics Published by Wiley-Blackwell - Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics-p-9781119714507 Also available on Amazon - =tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676300614&sr=8-1 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into the educational circuit as an advocate for pre-clinical training in primary care. She debuted in academia as a Clinical Instructor of the Community Practice Service at Cornell University’s Hospital for Animals. She then transitioned into the role of Assistant Professor as founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. While at Midwestern University, she had the opportunity to teach the inaugural Class of 2018, the Class of 2019, and the Class of 2020. While training these remarkable young professionals, Dr. Englar became a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). She then joined the faculty at Kansas State University between May 2017 and January 2020 to launch the Clinical Skills curriculum. In February 2020, Dr. Englar reprised her role of founding faculty when she returned “home” to Tucson to join the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as a dual appointment Associate Professor of Practice and the Executive Director of Clinical and Professional Skills. Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop new course materials for the hands-on learner. This labor of love is preceded by six texts that collectively provide students, clinicians, and educators alike with functional, relatable, and practice-friendly tools for success: • Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017) • Writing Skills for Veterinarians (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2019) • Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019) • A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2020) • The Veterinary Workbook of Small Animal Clinical Cases (5M Books. Ltd, 2021) • Low Cost Veterinary Clinical Diagnostics (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023) Dr. Englar’s students inspire her to write so that they have the resources that they need to not just survive but thrive in clinical practice.