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Assistant Professor of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia

Departments of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Veterinary Teaching Hospital

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

 

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hnt30684@illinois.edu

 

 

Education

  • Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
  • Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (Small Animal)
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri
  • Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Clinical Year, North Carolina State University
  • Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences, Colorado State University

Professional Interests

  • Monitoring and instrumentation techniques that enable early intervention in dynamic patients with ability to tailor therapy to individual
  • Analgesia management in critically ill patients
  • Small animal anesthesia and analgesic management of patients with sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome
  • Small animal emergency and critical care, with particular interest in acute kidney injury and diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic alterations in critical patients and minor species

Biography

  • Assistant Professor (2021-present) at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana, IL within the Departments of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Veterinary Teaching Hospital
  • Resident of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (2018-2021) at University of Georgia Veterinary Medical Center in Athens, GA within the Department of Large Animal Medicine
  • Resident of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (2015-2018) at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center in Columbia, MO within the Department of Veterinary Medicine
  • Specialty Intern of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (2014-2015) at North Carolina State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Raleigh, NC within the Department of Clinical Sciences
  • Rotating Intern of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery (2013-2014) at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC

Teaching Statement and Personal Philosophy

By continuing in an academic environment, I hope to be able to continue to improve knowledge and skills within the veterinary medical community by offering educational opportunities to individuals at any stage of their education while also placing an emphasis on self-care. In the service leadership model, I aim to do this through leading by example. Aside from meeting necessary clinical and academic duties, a veterinary specialist should also be an example for budding veterinarians to see that a work-life balance is important. When I am at work, I do my job well. However, I also ensure that I make time to pursue extracurricular activities that keep me at an even keel. Whether that is taking a week to go backpacking in Utah, staying active through aerial arts such as lyra, or taking a long motorcycle trip – placing a priority on the balance between your personal and professional self is an important example to set. The next generation of veterinarians needs to see in practice that work is not the only focus of their future. Additionally, I strive to have open communication between departments, administration, house officers, and the student body to enhance the community through my diverse experiences within the veterinary field and aim to include clinician scientists at all levels of their education and professional development who wish to be involved in projects.

Course Instructor

  • VM 601: Clinical practice I (1st years)
  • VM 605: Pathobiology I – Pharmacology
  • VM 606: Clinical practice II (2nd years)
  • VM 612-616: Clinical practice III-VII (3rd/4th years)
  • VM 617: Professional development
  • VM 644: Veterinary pain management
  • VM 651: Medicine and surgery – small animal
  • VCM 592: Special problems in veterinary anesthesia
  • VCM 593: Anesthesia equipment and monitoring

Grants

  • DACVECC Credentials Grant. Trenholme HN. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. $10,000.
  • Development of rapid intubation protocol for canines. Trenholme HN (Co-I), Reed R. (Co-I), Sakai DM (PI). SAMS Intramural Grant. University of Georgia. Awarded $9940.
  • Novel approach to assessment of efficacy of platelet inhibition by clopidogrel and aspirin in healthy dogs. Trenholme HN(Co-I), Kerl ME (PI), Harmon MR (Co-I). COR Clinical Scientist Research Grant 2017. Awarded $7870.

Honors and Awards

  • Abstract Award: Residents and Interns (2020)

Steve Giguère Science of Veterinary Medicine Symposium (SGSVMS)

  • Resident Abstract Award: Small Animal/Pharmacokinetic Studies (2020)

American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA)           

  • Resident Abstract Award: Large Animal/Other Species (2019)

ACVAA

  • Redhage Award Recipient

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Department of Clinical Sciences Companion Animal Faculty Clinical Proficiency Award

NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Selected Publications

  • Trenholme HN, Tynan B, Jackson M, and Kerl M. Comparison of point-of-care NOVA CCX blood gas analyzer to laboratory analyzer in a population of healthy cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13155/
  • Trenholme HN, Masseau I, and Reinero CA. Hirudotherapy (medicinal leeches) for treatment of upper airway obstruction in a dog. J Vet Emerg Crit Care https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13094/
  • Trenholme HN, Reed RA, Sakai DM, Hanafi AL, Berghaus LJ, Ryan CA, Banovic F, Quandt JE, Barletta M, and Knych Immunological reactions of meperidine in horses. University of Georgia. Frontiers in Vet Scihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.584922/
  • Hanafi AL, Reed RA, Trenholme HN, Sakai DM, Ryan CA, Barletta M, Quandt JE, and Knych H. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of meperidine in healthy horses. Vet Surg https://doi.org/1111/vsu.13545/
  • Trenholme HN, Barletta M, Quandt JE, Reed RA, Kleine SA, and Hofmeister EH. Arterial oxygenation in anesthetized horses placed in a 5-degree reverse Trendelenburg position. Research in Veterinary Science.https://doi.org/1016/j.rvsc.2020.10.005/

Current Projects

  • Sakai DM, Trenholme HN, Torpy F, Craig HA, Reed RA. Evaluation of the patient state index on dogs during anesthesia induction with propofol. Manuscript in progress for submission to Vet Anes Analg
  • Craig HA, Sakai DM, Trenholme HN, Torpy F, Reed RA. Evaluation of fast sequence intubation techniques in dogs in propofol-induced anesthesia associated with rocuronium. Manuscript in progress for submission to Vet Anes Analg
  • Trenholme HN, Reed RA, Craig HA, Torphy F, Sakai DM. Evaluation of patient state index in propofol anesthetized dogs with and without rocuronium. Manuscript in progress for submission to Vet Anes Analg

  • Barletta M, Gordon J, Escobar A, Mitchell K, Trenholme HN, Grimes J, Jimenez-Andrade JM, Nahama A, Cisternas A. Safety and efficacy of intravesicular instillation of resiniferatoxin in healthy cats. Manuscript submitted to Am J Vet Res
  • Trenholme HN, Skrzypczak H, Aguliar LAB, Walth GB, Partyka M, Quandt JE, Sakai DM, Meyer J, Divers SJ. Alfaxalone total intravenous anesthesia in reptiles. University of Georgia. Manuscript in progress for submission to J Zoo Med and Wildlife.
  • Walth GB, Comolli JR, Hudson B, Trenholme HN, Divers SJ. Comparison of anesthetic protocols using isoflurane versus total intravenous anesthesia using hyromorphone, alfaxalone, and midazolam for radiotelemetry surgery in Northern Non-coastal pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus). Manuscript in progress for submission to J of Herp Med Surg
  • Trenholme HN, Reinero CA, Kerl M, Mann FA, and Harmon MR. Novel approach to assessment of efficacy of platelet inhibition by aspirin and clopidogrel in healthy dogs. University of Missouri. Manuscript in progress for submission to Frontiers in Vet Sci
  • Trenholme HN, Reed RA, Skrzypczak H, and Sakai DM. Corneal ulceration associated with anesthetic events in horses. University of Georgia. Retrospective data collection in progress.

Public Relations

Book Chapters and Online Resources

Selected Continuing Education Attended

  • Ultrasound regional anesthetic techniques, VetPD
  • Clinician Scientist Training Workshop, University of Wisconsin
  • Cardiopulmonary Bootcamp, Cornell University
  • Hemodialysis Academy, University of California at Davis
  • Veterinary Leadership Experience, Washington State University

Selected Professional Organizational Service

  • PICO question Reviewer for RECOVER 2.0
  • Angoff Validation Team Member for ACVECC Examination
  • Lecturer at the Georgia Annual Conference on Systemic Analgesia in Horses
  • Reviewer for Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
  • Moderator at multiple International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposiums
  • Student body president at Ross University

Professional Affiliations

  • American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (Diplomate)
  • American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (Diplomate)
  • American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
  • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
  • Phi Zeta, Pi Chapter
  • Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

Future Research 

  • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Alfaxalone Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Bearded Dragons (MIR study)
  • Objective Assessment of Anesthetic Depth with Patient State Index During Injectable and Inhalant Anesthesia
  • CPR Optimization in a Small Animal Patient (objective assessment of group size and dynamics)
  • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Intraurethral Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in Cat

Personal Interests

  • Aerial arts (lyra, silks, etc)
  • Motorcycle safety
  • Backpacking and hiking
  • Baking and cooking
  • SCUBA diving
  • Cross-country motorcycle trip