February 2019

Creating a transition ritual

Gerardo Poli reveals his tried and tested ritual of reseting his composure between consults and emergencies.

10 mins
Tree of life

Don't be daunted by the sight of the phenomenon, Gerardo Poli has a step-by-step guide that gets to the roots of the set-up.

6 mins

January 2019

Managing thrombocytopenia in cats and dogs: part 2

Following his discussion on the causes of thrombocytopenia, Gerardo Poli advises on ways to manage this condition.

8 mins
Managing thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats: part 1

Gerardo Poli on assessing the causes of this condition in canines and methods to diagnose it.

8 mins
Thoracentesis, part 2: sample work

Following on from performing a thoracocentesis, Gerardo Poli advises on the best ways to get the most information from the collected sample.

10 mins
Thoracentesis, part 1: indications, equipment and protocol

Gerardo Poli provides a concise and illustrative walkthrough of this life-saving procedure.

10 mins

December 2018

Review and acknowledge

"Our achievements are for us to enjoy and the only person who can really enjoy your achievements is yourself," says Gerardo Poli.

8 mins
Mentorship

Gerardo Poli on how to harness the abilities of new staff members and what you can do to help them reach their potential.

9 mins
Positive team environment

Gerardo Poli on the importance of creating a constructive work environment and how employees can come together to fix any toxicity.

12 mins
Work-life balance

Gerardo Poli describes what a work-life balance means to him and, while he works many hours, it gives him the opportunity to do something he enjoys.

10 mins
2018 – finishing the year strong

Tip of the Week author Gerardo Poli with a "tip of the year" by encouraging those working in practice to work on their plans for next year now to finish 2018 in the best way possible.

11 mins

November 2018

Handling an Addisonian crisis – part 2

Gerardo Poli outlines ways in which a patient with this condition can be treated and offers a step-by-step guide of his thought process.

13 mins
Handling an Addisonian crisis – part 1

Gerardo Poli describes how to approach stabilising a patient with a case of Addison’s disease.

7 mins
Systemic hypertension, part 3: treatment, monitoring and prognosis

Gerardo Poli concludes this series by summarising that with quick identification and management of this condition, target organ damage can be prevented and prognosis improved.

16 mins
Systemic hypertension, part 2: clinical signs and diagnosis

Gerardo Poli continues this series by outlining the various ways to classify this condition and highlighting the clinical signs to help diagnose it.

12 mins

October 2018

Systemic hypertension, part 1

Gerardo Poli begins his series about this condition with a rundown of the basics and the ways in which the vulnerable organs are affected.

8 mins
Tips for improving owner compliance

Whether your clients show confusion of treatment plans or a lack a trust with your advice, Gerardo Poli has some pointers to help get pet owners on your side.

9 mins
Seizures, part 3: management

Gerardo Poli concludes this series with a rundown of management options and effective ongoing treatment measures for seizures.

9 mins
Seizures, part 2: the differentials

Tip of the Week author Gerardo Poli continues this three-part series with a guide on how to classify the different causes of seizures.

5 mins

September 2018

Seizures, part 1: the questions to ask

In the first of a three-part series, Tip of the Week author Gerardo Poli explains how the most important part of investigating a seizure case is taking a thorough and accurate history from the owner.

8 mins