Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · May 2016
Severe anemia in cats with urethral obstruction: 17 cases (2002-2011).
To characterize clinical parameters of cats with severe anemia due to suspected urinary bladder hemorrhage associated with urethral obstruction. ⋯ A history of previous urethral obstruction and longer duration of clinical signs may be important risk factors for severe anemia in UO cats. Additionally, UO-A cats appeared to be more severely affected, as evidenced by lower blood pressure, more severe metabolic acidosis, higher BUN and creatinine, and worse outcome.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · May 2016
Evaluation of canine red blood cell quality after processing with an automated cell salvage device.
To evaluate the properties of RBC concentrate harvested after processing fresh whole blood units from healthy dogs with an automated cell salvage device. ⋯ Although processing canine blood with this automated cell salvage device leads to slight changes in some properties of RBCs, most of these changes are comparable to changes seen in human blood after processing. Present data indicate that the use of this cell salvage device does not induce changes in canine RBC concentrate that would preclude its use for transfusion.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Mar 2016
Observational StudyThromboelastographic assessment of the contribution of platelets and clotting proteases to the hypercoagulable state of dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
Hypercoagulability is a well-known feature of canine immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and is believed to increase the risk of thrombosis. This study was undertaken to differentiate the relative contribution of platelets and clotting proteases to this hypercoagulability using thromboelastography (TEG). ⋯ Our report documents the derivation and application of the Δ value to differentiate enzymatic from platelet hypercoagulability. Further studies are required to validate the use of these TEG variables in this manner. The hypercoagulable tendency in dogs with IMHA is complex and multifactorial, and in some dogs this hypercoagulability may be attributed primarily to platelet hyper reactivity. Our findings may support the use of anti-platelet drugs in some dogs with IMHA.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Mar 2016
ReviewGastrointestinal dysmotility disorders in critically ill dogs and cats.
To review the human and veterinary literature regarding gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility disorders in respect to pathogenesis, patient risk factors, and treatment options in critically ill dogs and cats. ⋯ The development of complications related to GI dysmotility (eg, gastroesophageal reflux and aspiration) have been associated with increased mortality risk. Institution of prophylaxic therapy is recommended in high-risk patients, however, no consensus exists regarding optimal timing of initiating prophylaxic measures, preference of treatment, or duration of therapy. The prognosis for affected small animal patients remains unknown.
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J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) · Jan 2016
Use of intravenous insulin aspart for treatment of naturally occurring diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs.
To characterize the utility and safety of IV insulin aspart in the treatment of diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) in dogs and to determine the times to resolution of hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and acidemia in dogs treated with IV insulin aspart. ⋯ Intravenous CRI of insulin aspart is a safe and effective treatment for DKA in dogs. IV fluid resuscitation is recommended prior to insulin administration.