BSAVA invests in next generation clinical resource BSAVA has announced they are investing in the start-up company which owns VETbytes. VETbytes is a revolutionary point-of-care clinical resource that gives small animal veterinary professionals critical access to the latest evidence-based information. It offers a library of concise clinical summaries that are drawn from global guidelines and[…]
VETbytes Interactive checklists
January 2023 VETbytes launches a series of interactive checklists Checklists are defined as lists of actions arranged systematically that allow the user to consistently perform each action, record the completion, and minimise errors. They are used extensively in healthcare and in addition to the obvious clinical benefits they have also been credited with improving team[…]
Ask VETbytes: What are the treatment aims of head trauma/traumatic brain injury?
This week, we asked VETbytes: “what are the treatment aims when managing a case with head trauma or traumatic brain injury?”. After your initial assessment, our vets recommend the following treatment aims, but first, remember: Cerebral perfusion pressure = MAP – ICP If ICP > MAP there is no cerebral perfusion Optimise MAP i/v fluids +/-[…]
Ask VETbytes: Acute Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea Syndrome
This week we were asked if antibiotics are indicated in cases of canine acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)? Our team of vets had the following advice: Routine use of antibiotics is not recommended Treatment of dogs with aseptic haemorrhagic gastroenteritis with co-amoxiclav does not reduce the time to resolution of clinical signs Evidence suggests that the addition of metronidazole[…]
Join us at BSAVA Congress – Book your live demo now
VETbytes is delighted to be exhibiting at the upcoming virtual BSAVA Congress 2021, taking place 25-27 March, where we will be showcasing our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) module. Join us for live demonstrations of the ECC module during the event and sign up for a free trial of VETbytes during Congress for a chance to win[…]
Latest update: how do you diagnose a colonic torsion?
One of the many VETbytes features is its ‘latest evidence’ feed, which provides a snapshot of the latest evidence in bitesize form, recently added to the emergency and critical care module.
Rapid identification of colonic torsion is imperative to prevent significant ischaemic injuries.
A new study by Czajkowski and Fryer,* describes a rapid, low morbidity test that can be used in cases of suspected colonic torsion in dogs which may help to differentiate this rare condition from generalised ileus or small intestinal volvulus.
Ask VETbytes: Post-operative pain relief options for dogs and cats undergoing caesarean section
In our new feature ‘Ask VETbytes’, our team of vets will be answering your questions. This week we were asked “What are the options for post-operative pain relief in dogs and cats undergoing caesarean section?” This is an area where veterinary evidence is lacking and where our patients don’t always receive adequate analgesia, so we[…]
Don’t stress: VETbytes offers vital stress relief for emergency vets
Emergency and critical care work can be stressful and demanding, and rising caseloads are contributing to more cases of burnout in the veterinary profession. With the application of evidence-based veterinary medicine, VETbytes offers a stress-relief manifesto. A new survey conducted by the British Veterinary Association has found that three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress[…]
Podcast Interview: What Vetbytes? Bronwen, Brighton and Belize
Scott Kilpatrick, director (Internal Medicine) at veterinary thought exchange chatted to Bronwen Eastwood, Co-Founder of VETbytes earlier this week for the vtx podcast. Click here to listen to the full interview and hear Bronwen’s amazing career that has taken her from Brighton to Belize and back again! In the interview, Bronwen explains how she went on[…]
Updates feed launched to help vets stay current with evidence-based knowledge
The point-of-care clinical support tool, VETbytes, has added to the veterinary resource by introducing a ‘latest updates’ feed to its first app for emergency and critical care (ECC). Launched in July in partnership with the BSAVA, VETbytes has enhanced its ability to make relevant research accessible to the end user by implementing a ‘latest updates’[…]