Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2009
Comparative StudyComparison of a human portable blood glucose meter, veterinary portable blood glucose meter, and automated chemistry analyzer for measurement of blood glucose concentrations in dogs.
To compare blood glucose concentrations measured with 2 portable blood glucose meters (PBGMs) validated for use in dogs (PBGM-D) and humans (PBGM-H) and an automated chemistry analyzer. ⋯ Neither PBGM had exact agreement with the automated analyzer; however, the disagreement detected did not have serious clinical consequences. Our findings stressed the importance of using the same device for monitoring trends in dogs and using instrument-specific reference ranges.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2009
Agreement between values for arterial and end-tidal partial pressures of carbon dioxide in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs.
To determine agreement between arterial partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PaCO(2)) and end-tidal partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PETCO(2)) measured with a nasal catheter in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs. ⋯ Results suggested that nasal capnography is a clinically relevant method of estimating PaCO(2) in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs, but that values should be interpreted with caution in dogs receiving supplemental oxygen and in dogs with conditions affecting the respiratory system.