EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 17 MIN
#15MinutesWithDr.Proença Rethinking Endotracheal Tube Cleaning in Vet Med
from VETAHEAD Pod · host VETAHEAD with Dr. Laila Proença
Get ahead with VETAHEAD and join Dr. Laila Proença™ on 15 minutes of ZooMed (exotic animal medicine) content. Today, let's dive into a surprisingly neglected topic that affects the safety ofevery anesthetized patient—yes, even your ZooMed (exotics)! Are your endotracheal tube cleaning protocols backed by science or just a mishmash of tradition and guesswork?Based on a real-world study using anesthetized dogs, we explore four popular cleaning protocols—water, detergent, chlorhexidine, and bleach—and the unexpected results that might just blow your mind (spoiler: water held its ground!). From bacterial growth to practical takeaways for everyday clinical settings, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could reshape how your team approaches tube hygiene. If you’ve ever reused an endotracheal tube or debated how to clean your V-gels, this one’s for you.Click here to get your VETAHEAD E-Magazine! Click here to receive a VETAHEAD Gift!Do you want to access more ZooMed (exotics) knowledge directly from specialists? Come with us and #jointhemovement #nospeciesleftbehindHead to VETAHEAD WebsiteJoin our VETAHEAD Community Follow @vetahead.vet on InstagramSubscribe to @vetahead channel on YouTubeFollow @vetahead on FacebookFollow @vetahead on TikTok
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