Willow, an 8-yr. old Yorkshire Terrier and recent patient of CVSG’s, happily experienced a rapid recovery from a recent medical emergency. Willow’s good outcome is credited to her observant owners, the rapid diagnosis supported by our Critical Care specialist, and an emergency surgery skillfully performed by our on-call surgeon, Dr. Orellana-Rosell.
Two additional key players supporting Willow’s recovery were Larry and a telemetry vest.
Larry, as our pediatric ventilator is affectionately named, kept Willow warm while under anesthesia. Keeping pets warm while under anesthesia is crucial to recovery but small pets, like Willow, can be difficult to keep warm using traditional, bulky surgical blankets. Larry, our little Hallowell ventilator, gently warmed the oxygen he provided Willow which kept her comfortable and safe.
A telemetry vest was placed on Willow following her successful surgery to monitor her heart rate. Telemetry vests give a constant stream of information without the need for intrusive monitoring techniques. Willow was strapped into a tiny vest which allowed ER technicians to note any sudden changes which could signal a concern.
The right people, cutting-edge technology, and an observant and supportive family led to a very happy ending for Willow!
