MADISON DEDMAN

Live Animal Procedures:

• Mare BSE (ultrasound, vaginal speculum placement, uterine culture/cytology/biopsy, urinary catheter placement)
• Castration and field anesthesia monitoring
• Upper airway endoscopy
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Distal Limb Ultrasound
• Nasogastric intubation
• Oral exam and teeth floating
• Intravenous catheter placement
• Rectal exam
• Transverse facial vein venipuncture
• Auriculopalpebral nerve block
• Ophthalmology exam (neuro-ophthalmic exam, induced mydriasis via Tropicamide, fluorescin stain, flush nasolacrimal duct)
• Bandaging (stable bandage, fracture splinting and stabilization)
• Acupuncture

Cadaver Procedures:

• Nerve blocks and joint injections
• Eyelid laceration repair using figure-8 pattern
• Third eyelid removal
• Inserting subpalpebral lavage

Model Procedures

• Over-the-wire intravenous catheter placement
• Transtracheal wash and bronchoalveolar lavage
• Caslick's vulvoplasty
• Abdominocentesis
• Castration

Moving veterinary medical education forward with innovative and high fidelity models for clinical skills practice. Specifically, I developed a life-size, silicone equine upper respiratory model for guttural pouch endoscopy.

• Spent 2 weeks in Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Ophthalmology.
• Performed an endoscopy on a foal with Strangles.
• Assisted with restraint and Subpalpebral Lavage for ophthalmic treatment
• Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
• Attended staff rounds, taking copious notes and brainstorming ideas to solve clinical issues.
• Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures (i.e. biohazard PPE protocol) .
• Interacted with technicians and physicians to better understand treatment options for diseases and acute conditions.

Supervisors: Caleb Harms, DVM; Kathleen Craver

• Assist with intrauterine lavage, treatment infusion, cultures, cytology. Number of mares ranging from 5-20+ per day.
• Assisted and observed multiple Caslick's procedures weekly.
• Assisted with nasolacrimal duct flush on a pony.
• Assisted with lameness exams, movement evaluations, musculoskeletal radiographs, distal limb ultrasound at the Thoroughbred Training Center.
• Assisted with July Fasig Tipton yearling sales physical exam and endoscopies.
• Observed foal pin/screw removals. Prepared site by scrubbing.
• Obtained blood sample from foal.

Supervisor: Allen Page, DVM

Collaborated with Sherri Johnson, DVM from Texas who pioneered equine BFR. Blood-flow restriction (BFR) training is an exciting treatment modality in human post-injury rehabilitation, which is now gaining attention in horses. Very little is known about the mechanism by which BFR works, so the goal of this summer research was to conduct a small pilot project in healthy horses geared towards better understanding some of these mechanisms. Skills:

• Horse handling
• Blood sample collection via jugular venipuncture
• Study design and execution
• Serum and RNA processing
• Quantitative PCR analysis in the laboratory

• Catheter placement
• Nasogastric intubation
• Rectal palpation and ultrasound
• Restraint methods
• IV/IM injections
• Oral exam/Teeth float

Supervisors: Carleigh Fedorka, PhD, Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, DACT, DECAR; Maria Schnobrich, DVM

Research assistant for project on endometrial fibrosis and utilizing immunomodulator to degrade endometrial cups in mares. This project required ultrasound scanning of approximately 8 mares per day. As well as IV blood draws, IM injections, rectal palpation, female cyclicity manipulation, sperm collection, and sperm evaluation. Approved for publication on 2/1/2024.

• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation
• Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs,
• Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals
• Monitored urine and fecal output, completed weight checks and observed appetite during feeding
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
• Assisted in working with adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets
• Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices
• Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations
• Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
• Assisted veterinary surgeon in general and specialized surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using ImproMed
• Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
• Placed bandages on canine limbs.

• Assisted farmers with feeding and watering a head of 120+ horses and ponies
• Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture and microscopic examination such as colostrum from mares
• Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations
• Monitored and treated a horse diagnosed with Equine
• Infectious Anemia by taking temperatures by chip scanning technology
• Treated and monitored foals diagnosed with rhinopneumonitis for research purposes. Obtained daily temperatures Of foals as well.
• Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor
• Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing
• Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors and diet to isolate and address concerns
• Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition
• Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases
• Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures
• Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

• Performed physical examination of animals by recording basic vital signs, including pulse, respiration data and temperature
• Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition
• Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming
• Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures
• Performed laboratory tasks by developing radiographs and x-ray images and testing blood and bodily fluids
• Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection
• Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens
• Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
• Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods
• Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health
• Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing
• Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases
• Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.

Supervisor: Wes Sutter, DVM

• Monitored pre and post surgery horses for any difficulty with anesthesia
• Spot cleaned animal and public areas throughout the day
• Assisted with performing standing x-rays and MRIs of horses
• Performed insertion of catheters and pre-op preparation including use of autoclave for sterilization, sedation, clipping horses while sedated, and setting up operating rooms
• Shadowed emergency medical services team in emergency room setting and during field response.

• Monitored pre and post surgery animals for any difficulty with anesthesia
• Provided treatment to animals (nail clipping, bandaging, dental visits, examinations)
• Transferred animals from kennels to exam tables
• Interacted with patients and owners
• Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.