One of my favorite ideas from the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is that of the Total Perspective Vortex (TPV). In the book, the TPV was a machine built to show beings a glimpse of the infinity of creation… and it’s used as the ultimate torture device. Human’s brains, it seems, are not meant to… Read More
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HOF: Anesthesia Crash Cart Course
Dr. Andy Roark dusts off this Hall of Fame episode in which he discusses the essentials of anesthesia crash carts with Veterinary Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney. Together they talk about what tools should be in your anesthesia crash kit and what kind of common pitfalls they’ve seen in practice. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast ·… Read More
A Spectrum of Care Approach to Neurology
Dr. Simon Platt and Dr. Andy Roark dive into neurology’s challenges, emphasizing individualized care and accessible diagnostics. Dr. Platt introduces a forthcoming neurology resource aimed at providing comprehensive information for neurology enthusiasts, all in the pursuit of demystifying neurology and prioritizing accessible patient care. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 241 – A… Read More
The Right Number of Disasters
I was recently listening to an interview where an economist was criticizing the way modern media reports the news. He said that the mainstream media tends to grab onto a disaster, thrust it into the national spotlight and then ask the question “how do we prevent this from happening again?!” The economist said this behavior… Read More
Veterinary Diagnostics and Screening Move into the Home
Aaron Massecar, Executive Director of the Veterinary Innovation Council, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a recent article on technology turning pet owner homes into the first touchpoint for diagnostics and screening of veterinary cases. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 240 – Veterinary Diagnostics And Screening Move Into The Home You can… Read More
Veterinary Cardiology Myths, Legends and Fears
Veterinary cardiologist extraordinaire Dr. Kristin MacDonald teams up with Dr. Andy Roark to debunk the myths and unravel the legends swirling around cardiology. From heart attacks in dogs to the controversies surrounding grain-free diets, they dissect it all. Tune in as they sift through the maze of modern ideas floating on the internet, separating fact… Read More