Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Dec 2011
Comparative StudyIn vitro evaluation of the efficacy of a veterinary dry heat fluid warmer.
To evaluate the efficacy of a veterinary dry heat fluid warmer on ambient and prewarmed crystalloid fluids and refrigerated packed red blood cells (pRBC). ⋯ Although the study device generated statistically significant increases in outflow temperature of crystalloid fluids and pRBC, the ability of the device to decrease the metabolic cost of fluid administration is limited to specific clinical scenarios. The use of prewarmed crystalloid fluids with or without the study device offers minimal benefit over ambient temperature crystalloids. Substantial warming of pRBC occurs during administration, even without use of the study device.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of tissue oxygen saturation in ovariohysterectomized dogs recovering on room air versus nasal oxygen insufflation.
To compare tissue oxygen saturation in ovariohysterectomized dogs recovering postoperatively on room air versus nasal oxygen insufflation. ⋯ In ovariohysterectomized dogs, oxygen supplementation for 2 hours postoperatively improves tissue oxygen saturation 20 mm adjacent to the linea alba and in the inguinal region. Oxygen supplementation in postoperative dogs is an inexpensive and easily applicable method to improve tissue oxygen saturation.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Dec 2011
Case ReportsAcute hyperammonemia after L-asparaginase administration in a dog.
To describe a previously unreported and potentially fatal complication of L-asparaginase (L-asp) administration in a dog. ⋯ The purpose of this report is to describe the development of severe hyperammonemia after L-asp therapy in a dog, which has not been previously reported in the literature. Given the rapid progression and fatal outcome observed in this case, early recognition may be crucial for management and treatment of this complication.