ACVA News
Introducing 2011 New Diplomates
Pfizer Animal Health Voluntary Recall
September 2011
Introducing 2011 New ACVA Diplomates
The ACVA is pleased to welcome the following new diplomates:Jordyn Boesch, DVM, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at Cornell
Alexander Bukoski, DVM, PhD, DACVA
PhD from the University of Virginia
Anesthesia Residency at Florida
Amandeep Chohan, DVM, MS, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at WSU
Jon Congdon DVM, MS, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at Colorado
Kristen Messenger DVM, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at NCSU
Yukari Miyaki BVSc, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at Colorado
Juan Pavez DVM, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at Davis
Carrie Schroeder DVM, DACVA
Anesthesia Residency at Wisconsin
Paulo Steagall MV, PhD, DACVA
MS from Sao Paulo State University
PhD from Sao Paulo State University/University of Saskatchewan
Anesthesia Residency at Wisconsin & Guelph
Ashley Wiese DVM, MS, DACVA
Residency at Davis
2011 Abstract Award Winners
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2011 SmithsMedical/SurgiVet Resident Abstract Awards.First Place
Abstract title: "Cardiovascular effects of dopamine and phenylepherine administration during isoflurane-induced hypotension in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy"
Honorable Mentions
Abstract title: "Effect of psoas compartment femoral nerve block and parasacral sciatic nerve block in dogs presenting for pelvic limb amputation"
Sabrina Reilly (UT)
Abstract title: "Fentanyl decreases sevoflurane minimum alveolar concentration preventing motor movement (MACNM) in dogs without evidence of acute tolerance"
Pfizer Animal Health Voluntary Recall
Pfizer Animal Health voluntarily recalls two lots of Antisedan (atipamezole hydrochloride) and Dexdomitor (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride)
MADISON, New Jersey, Sept. 16, 2011 - Pfizer Animal Health is voluntarily recalling one lot each of Antisedan® (atipamezole hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution and Dexdomitor® (dexmedetomidine hydrochloride) Sterile Injectable Solution after it was determined that some of these products may contain foreign particles. The foreign particles originate from a glass vial manufacturing defect. Antisedan and Dexdomitor are products used in dogs and cats. The affected lots are:
- Lot 1399276 of Antisedan (expiration: 03-2014)
- Lot 1391999 of Dexdomitor (expiration: 01-2014)
A scientific assessment has determined that use of affected lots of Dexdomitor intravenously could potentially result in serious adverse health consequences. The risk for serious adverse health consequences with Antisedan and Dexdomitor used intramuscularly is small.
As a result of this assessment, Pfizer and its manufacturing partner Orion Corporation immediately decided to implement the recall. That effort includes contacting known purchasers of these two product lots and providing instructions and support for immediately returning the product to Pfizer. Pfizer and Orion, working together, have determined the cause of the defect and are taking appropriate corrective action.
Customers with questions about the recall should contact Pfizer's Veterinary Medical Information and Product Support (VMIPS) group at 800-366-5288.
April 2011
Thiopental and the ACVA
Based on concerns expressed by our members, the ACVA Board of Directors recently sent a letter to the FDA* urging them to take action to ensure continued thiopental availability in the U.S. Copies have been sent to AVMA, ASA, and Abbott Animal Health, as well.
* 70kB Word document
January 2011
ACVA Foundation Scholarships
The ACVA Foundation is pleased to accept applications for two travel scholarships for residents (up to $500 each). To apply please send completed application* and required attachments to execdir@acva.org.
* 20kB Word document
October 2010
Diazepam Backorder
Abbott Animal Health notification of diazepam shortage*
* 188kB Word document
September 2010
Introducing 2010 New Diplomates
The ACVA is pleased to welcome the following new Diplomates:
Turi Aarnes, DVM, MS
Anesthesia Residency and MS from Ohio State University
Small Animal Internship in Virginia
Sébastien Bauquier, DVM
Equine Internship at University of Montreal
Anesthesia Residency at University of Pennsylvania
Jennifer Carter, DVM
Small Animal Internship and Anesthesia Residency at NCSU
Andrew Claude, DVM
Mauricio Loría Lépiz, DVM, MS
Large Animal Internship at UC Davis
Anesthesia Residency and MS at Washington State University
Lydia Love, DVM
Small Animal Internship at Veterinary Specialty Practice of San Diego
Cholawat Pacharinsak, DVM, PhD
MS and Anesthesia Residency at Washington State University
PhD from University of Minnesota
Veronica Salazar, DVM, PhD
Anesthesia Residency at Cornell University
Reza Seddighi, DVM, PhD, MVSc
Internship and MS at University of Illinois
Anesthesia Residency at University of Tennessee
Yael Shilo, DVM
Residency at UC Davis
2010 Abstract Award Winners
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2010 SmithsMedical/SurgiVet Resident Abstract Awards.
First Place
University of Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
Abstract title: "Evaluation of the nociceptive withdrawal reflex in conscious chickens"
Honorable Mentions
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
Abstract title: "The effect of sampling site on the plasma concentrations of buprenorphine following sublingual administration in horses"
Dr. Juan Pavez Phillips
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
Abstract title: "Effect of fentanyl target-controlled-infusions on isoflurane MAD and cardiovascular function in red-tailed hawks"