From the Field

Anesthesia Diary

Reviews and reflections from the field by Dr. Gaby. A blog about veterinary anesthesia.

Welcome Larry to the MACvet Mindset

Larry’s mom recognized the value of a dedicated anesthesia specialist for her cat’s dental procedure. Dr. Gaby joined his primary vet team from intake to recovery — with real-time teaching along the way.

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Research paper: Comparison of four inflation techniques on endotracheal tube cuff pressure using a feline airway simulator

Scientific Article of the MonthMay 10, 2026

What’s the Best Way to Inflate Feline Endotracheal Tube Cuffs?

A prospective study using a feline airway simulator compares four ETT cuff inflation techniques—palpation, minimum occlusive volume, loss-of-resistance, and digital pressure reader—to determine which best achieves optimal intracuff pressures.

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Dr. Gaby at the NAVDF 2026 lecture podium in Indianapolis, ready to present on anesthesia for dermatology patients

On The RoadMay 4, 2026

On The Road at NAVDF 2026: Anesthesia for Veterinary Dermatology

Dr. Gaby spent NAVDF 2026 in Indianapolis delivering four anesthesia lectures and a Round Table to the veterinary dermatology community — sharing tips, tricks, and brachycephalic-friendly anesthesia plans with the doctors and nurses doing this work every day.

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Research paper: Oral Transmucosal or Intramuscular Administration of Dexmedetomidine–Methadone Combination in Dogs — Sedative and Physiological Effects

Scientific Article of the MonthApril 23, 2026

Oral-Transmucosal vs Intramuscular: Is OTM a Viable Alternative for Dexmedetomidine + Methadone?

A randomized, blinded study of 30 dogs compares oral-transmucosal versus intramuscular administration of dexmedetomidine + methadone, evaluating sedation quality, cardiopulmonary effects, and propofol intubation requirements.

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Welcome Tito — a small senior chihuahua featured on the MACvet welcome graphic

Patient StoriesApril 17, 2026

Welcome Tito to the MACvet Mindset

Tito needed major dental work to help his recent decline in appetite, but chronic heart disease made his anesthesia more complicated than most. Dr. Gaby collaborated virtually with two Colorado Western Slope teams to give him a safe “anesthesia marathon” — and he’s back to his foodie self.

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Petunia the unicorn CPR manikin next to a RECOVER CPR Guidelines binder by Dr. Gaby Escalante, DVM, DACVAA

On The RoadApril 1, 2026

On The Road with Veterinary Dental Center: RECOVER CPR Training

Dr. Gaby brought the full RECOVER CPR lecture + hands-on lab to the Veterinary Dental Center team — a refresher on the latest evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines, and a reminder of why anesthetic arrests have the best odds of successful resuscitation.

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