Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Sep 1998
Evaluation of a portable clinical analyzer in a veterinary hospital setting.
Evaluation of a portable clinical analyzer for determination of blood gas tensions, electrolyte and glucose concentrations, and Hct in a hospital setting. ⋯ Most differences between values obtained with the portable clinical analyzer and standard clinical laboratory systems could be accounted for by differences in type of sample tested (blood vs serum). The portable clinical analyzer is suitable for point-of-care analysis in critical care situations and for routine blood biochemical analysis when extensive laboratory support is unavailable.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jul 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialEffects of a microdose of medetomidine on diazepam-ketamine induced anesthesia in dogs.
To evaluate cardiorespiratory and anesthetic effects of a microdose of medetomidine hydrochloride on diazepam-ketamine (DK) hydrochloride induced anesthesia in dogs. ⋯ Administration of a microdose of medetomidine provides a useful adjunct to DK induced anesthesia in dogs. Oxygen insufflation is recommended for a minimum of the first 5 minutes of DKM induced anesthesia.