Looking for recommendations on a solid 2–3 hour CE that covers on-scene triage with analgesia and how to coordinate treatment plans with partner clinics and shelters. I’m revising our bite wound/fracture protocol after a run of tough calls and want evidence-based guidance on NSAID dosing, when to sedate for transport, and simple education we can hand to fosters to keep animals comfortable post-transfer.
We cut retakes on shelter dentals by doing a 10‑second “dry run”: sensor and cone placed and collimation checked with the unit off, plus a foam wedge to steady the bite — it’s saved more dose than any setting tweak. If the cat’s wiggly, we switch to a lateral oblique and take one clean shot instead of three messy attempts; @DrKim, have you tried the AVDC positioning tips at https://avdc.org/? Feels like photographing a raccoon in a windstorm otherwise.
If you need a tight 2–3 hours, pair Maddie’s University with ASPCApro: https://university.maddiesfund.org/ and Training | ASPCApro — together they cover on‑scene triage, evidence‑based NSAID guidance, and clean clinic/shelter handoffs. Practical tip that saved us from double‑dosing: a crate tag with “last NSAID/time” and a simple trigger — if the animal’s non‑ambulatory or still guarding hard after initial analgesia, we call the vet and sedate for transport. Caveat: run dosing and sedation through your partner clinic and state regs before baking it into your bite wound/fracture SOP.
It’s crucial to regularly review dosing guidelines for NSAIDs on-site. For quick reference, you could create a simple cheat sheet for your team. 
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Using familiar phrases works well, especially after workshops like that one. Have you tried incorporating visual aids too?
, this cordless curing lights debate drives me nuts sometimes. They seem convenient, but I’ve often found they don’t always cure as evenly as traditional methods, which can lead to issues down the line. I’d stick with a reliable method for major restorations, especially when aesthetics are involved.
I’ve used some cordless curing lights that felt like they had a personality — they worked great one day and gave me the silent treatment the next! It’s definitely worth checking reviews for reliability before committing; some models might surprise you — has anyone tested a brand that’s consistently impressive?