Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jul 2014
Clinical TrialThe effect of hetastarch 670/0.75 administered in vivo as a constant rate infusion on platelet closure time in the dog.
To evaluate the effects of hetastarch 670/0.75 on canine platelet function and clinical bleeding following its administration as a constant rate infusion (CRI) at 1 mL/kg/h and 2 mL/kg/h for 24 hours. ⋯ Hetastarch 670/0.75 when used as a 24-hour CRI at 1 and 2 mL/kg/h prolongs CT in healthy dogs at 6, 12, and 24 hours. Median CT only exceeded the reference interval at 24 hours at 2 mL/kg/h.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jul 2014
Determination and validation of volume to be instilled for standardized intra-abdominal pressure measurement in dogs.
The objectives of this study were to determine (1) most appropriate volume of saline to be infused into the bladder prior to intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measurement, (2) to determine if a difference exists between IAP measurements before and after abdominal surgery, and (3) to assess the variability in IAP measurements associated with different saline volumes. ⋯ One milliliter per kilogram instilled saline is recommended for standardized IAP pressure measurement in dogs. IAP in clinically normal dogs was not affected by abdominal surgery.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jul 2014
Comparison of whole blood and plasma colloid osmotic pressure in healthy cats.
To establish reference intervals for whole blood and plasma colloid osmotic pressure (COP) in healthy cats between the ages of 1 and 10 years using a cage-side colloid osmometer. ⋯ No significant difference was found between mean whole blood and plasma COP in this study population of cats. Even though not statistically significant, evaluation of paired whole blood COP and plasma COP did reveal a slight difference; therefore, it seems prudent to maintain sample consistency for serial evaluations in cats.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jul 2014
Influence of cross-match on posttransfusion packed cell volume in feline packed red blood cell transfusion.
To evaluate the influence of major cross-match on transfusion efficacy based on the change in PCV following packed red blood cell (pRBC) administration in cats. ⋯ In this retrospective study, administration of type-specific, cross-match compatible pRBC transfusions resulted in significantly greater increases in the posttransfusion PCV when compared to administration of typed, noncross-matched pRBCs. Future prospective studies evaluating the effect of cross-match on transfusion efficacy in cats are warranted.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jul 2014
Assessment of a portable prothrombin time analyzer (CoaguChek-XS) in dogs.
To assess the performance of a portable prothrombin time (PT) analyzer (CoaguChek-XS) in dogs. ⋯ The CoaguChek-XS is a simple, user-friendly, highly precise PT analyzer. Results had moderate correlation and good agreement with a standard method. It can be used reliably for screening dogs when the PT is normal. However, when the CoaguChek-XS PT is prolonged or when the PCV is ≤25%, results should be confirmed using a standard method.