Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jul 1999
Plasma lactate concentration as a predictor of gastric necrosis and survival among dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus: 102 cases (1995-1998).
To determine relationships between plasma lactate concentration and gastric necrosis and between plasma lactate concentration and outcome for dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus. ⋯ Preoperative plasma lactate concentration was a good predictor of gastric necrosis and outcome for dogs with GDV. Preoperative measurement of plasma lactate concentration may assist in determining prognosis of dogs with GDV.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Mar 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDevelopment of a scale to evaluate postoperative pain in dogs.
To design and evaluate a scale for measurement of postoperative pain in dogs. ⋯ Behavioral and physiologic measurements can be used reliably to evaluate degree of pain in dogs during the postoperative period and their response to analgesics.