The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Mar 1990
ReviewToxicology of selected pesticides, drugs, and chemicals. Anticoagulant, cholecalciferol, and bromethalin-based rodenticides.
The control of rodent pests is a continuing goal of mankind. To this end, a multitude of rodenticides have been produced, each designed to kill rodents by exerting their toxic effects on various body systems. ⋯ Veterinarians must attempt to identify the specific rodenticide involved in poisoning cases. Therapeutic success in these poisonings is often more dependent upon symptomatic and supportive care rather than the use of antidotal therapy.
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Mar 1990
ReviewToxicology of selected pesticides, drugs, and chemicals. Smoke inhalation.
Animals with smoke inhalation should be given a thorough diagnostic evaluation. Optimal care relies on the information derived, as well as judicious choice of therapeutic measures. Careful attention to such animals by the veterinarian and allied staff is important to minimize suffering and to enhance not only the likelihood of survival, but also the extent of recovery.
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Mar 1990
ReviewToxicology of selected pesticides, drugs, and chemicals. Boric acid.
With the advent of boric acid insecticides, accidental ingestion of the compound can be encountered in animals. Toxic levels of boric acid most commonly cause vomiting, depression, and, occasionally, diarrhea. ⋯ If a sufficiently high level is ingested, seizures, renal tubular nephrosis, and, rarely, hepatotoxicity may be noted. Gastrointestinal evaluation and supportive care are usually of primary therapeutic importance, although in severe cases, exchange transfusion and/or peritoneal dialysis may be required to decrease blood boron concentrations.
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Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that results from the combined effects of bacteria and the host's chemical mediators of inflammation. Of particular detriment is the hyperdynamic and hypodynamic vasomotor instability that severely compromises the patient prior to the onset of overt bacteremia. The principles of therapy include (1) a prompt diagnosis, (2) removing the source of sepsis, (3) maintaining normal blood pressure through the use of parenteral fluids and inotropes, (4) selecting the appropriate antimicrobial agent, and (5) stringent patient monitoring. Sometimes, despite the optimal use of diagnostic tests and high-quality treatment, the prognosis remains guarded to grave.
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Small Anim. Pract. · Nov 1989
ReviewCardiopulmonary resuscitation: current recommendations.
Early recognition of CPA is the key to its successful management. For resuscitation to be managed successfully, effective forward blood flow must be established at the onset of the arrest. In our clinical experience, we have found that the Doppler unit allows us to assess the effectiveness of cerebral perfusion better than any other method of blood pressure evaluation. ⋯ It follows that better coronary and cerebral blood flow will result in better resuscitation when direct cardiac massage is performed early. The "bottom line" in CPR is successful resuscitation of the patient with resultant good neurologic function. It is hoped that through the use of these techniques and new cytoprotective drugs, the survival rate will rise.