The Journal of small animal practice
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To investigate relationships between central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO(2)) and survival to hospital discharge in dogs. Central venous oxygen saturation is an accessible measure of the balance between systemic oxygen delivery and consumption. ⋯ Central venous oxygen saturation was a strong mortality predictor. Further work is needed to determine if therapy targeting central venous oxygen saturation can reduce mortality in canine intensive care unit patients.