Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Sep 2016
Assessment of method reliability and determination of reference intervals for rotational thromboelastometry in horses.
To assess the measurement reliability of rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) measurements in horses, establish reference intervals for healthy horses, and evaluate the relationship between ROTEM variables, hematologic variables, and standard coagulation tests. ⋯ ROTEM is a feasible method to evaluate coagulation in horses. Its measurement reliability is acceptable, but device-related measurement variability has to be considered. Reference intervals are presented, but the influence of hematocrit, platelet count, and fibrinogen concentration may need to be taken into account when interpreting individual test results.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Sep 2016
A pilot study evaluating the use of cervical ultrasound to confirm endotracheal intubation in dogs.
To assess the accuracy and usability of cervical ultrasound as a means to confirm endotracheal (ET) intubation in dogs. ⋯ Cervical ultrasound has high sensitivity and moderate specificity for ET intubation, and may be a useful tool to confirm ET intubation in dogs.