Dr. Pachtinger is an emergency and critical care clinician at Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also the chief operating officer for VetGirl.
Mu opioids: The key to safe ER analgesia
Emergency, critical and trauma patients benefit greatly from these pain medications, says criticalist Dr. Garret Pachtinger.
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Essential ER monitors
Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Garret Pachtinger shares the veterinary monitors he couldnt live without and explains why theyre so vital.
The old and the new of veterinary patient monitoring
Tools that have been around for years are more useful when we understand them better, and new tools can increase patients quality of life, says emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Garret Pachtinger.
The one lifesaving tip this ER veterinarian wishes more practitioners knew about ...
IO catheters can make a crucial difference for neonate and pediatric patients in emergent situations.
Fluid therapy in the ER: Don't just "set it and forget it"
Critical care calls for constant reassessment of the patient.
Weird veterinary emergencies: Things that AREN'T dog food
Some of the oddities Dr. Garret Pachtinger has seen involve consumed foreign bodies for sure, but sometimes the underlying cause is downright illicit.
Beam me up: Technological advances in emergency medicine
What's new with an old-school system and what's new with new-school monitoring.
What to do about a code blue
How often do you perform CPR in your practice? If discomfort with the process is your concern, here are some guidelines to help.
Misery loves company: A Fear-Free tip in emergency medicine
Dr. Garret Pachtinger has a way to take the edge of stress in the ER waiting room.
Yes, you can do ultrasonography!
Dr. Garret Pachtinger explains how this technology is becoming more accessible in every-day practice, in terms of both cost and learning curve.
AFAST3 for you and me
Since ultrasonography is becoming more accessible to all veterinary practitioners, learn all about this ultrasonographic examination protocol for trauma and start saving lives.
Pediatric and reproductive emergency room pearls (Proceedings)
Pediatric and reproductive emergencies are common in both general practice and the emergency room setting and can be both extremely rewarding for the small animal practitioner.