Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2008
Comparative StudyComparison of temperature readings from a percutaneous thermal sensing microchip with temperature readings from a digital rectal thermometer in equids.
To compare temperature readings from an implantable percutaneous thermal sensing microchip with temperature readings from a digital rectal thermometer, to identify factors that affect microchip readings, and to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of the microchip for fever detection. ⋯ The thermal sensor appeared to have potential use for initial screening of body temperature in equids at ambient temperatures > 15.6 degrees C.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2008
Evaluation of use of human albumin in critically ill dogs: 73 cases (2003-2006).
To evaluate the use of human albumin in critically ill dogs. Design-Retrospective case series. ⋯ Administration of human albumin significantly increased serum albumin, and total protein concentrations and colloid osmotic pressure, especially in survivors. Because of the high mortality rate of the study population and other confounding factors, it was uncertain whether complications were associated with the underlying disease or with human albumin administration. Acute and delayed complications may have been under-recognized.