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Abstract Objective To report the possible occurrence of dilated cardiomyopathy phenotype associated with atypical hypoadrenocorticism and subsequent marked improvement with treatment in a mixed breed dog. Case Summary A 4.5-year-old, neutered male mixed breed dog was evaluated for a history and clinicopathological changes consistent with atypical hypoadrenocorticism. The dog was being fed a grain-free diet.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To determine if RBC distribution width (RDW), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and other hematological parameters are associated with increased odds of in-hospital mortality, increased length of hospitalization (LOH), or disease severity as measured by the Canine Acute Pancreatitis Severity (CAPS) score in dogs with acute pancreatitis (AP). Design Retrospective, multicenter study from January 2016Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Objective To report the prevalence of initial shockable cardiac arrest rhythms (I-SHKR), incidence of subsequent shockable cardiac arrest rhythms (S-SHKR), and factors associated with I-SHKRs and S-SHKRs and explore their association with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rates in dogs and cats undergoing CPR. Design Multi-institutional prospective case series from 2016 to 2021, retrospectively analyzed.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To assess the use of a standing position during abdominal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examination when evaluating dogs for peritoneal effusion. Design Randomized prospective study over 17 months. Setting Single-center, university veterinary teaching hospital. Animals Thirty dogs presenting for acute abdominal disease. Eligibility included suspicion for free peritoneal effusion and the ability to stand. InterventionsContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To report a case of systemic gas embolism associated with removal of a chest drain perforating a lung lobe in a dog undergoing sternotomy under general anesthesia and intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Case Summary An 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel underwent an exploratory thoracotomy via median sternotomy for surgical management of pyothorax that was treatedContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To compare 4 point-of-care (POC) techniques to assess nasogastric (NG) tube placement versus radiographs as a reference standard. POC methods included air inflation with auscultation, fluid aspiration with pH measurement, ultrasonography, and capnography. Design Prospective observational study in hospitalized dogs between 2020 and 2021. Setting University teaching hospital. Animals Fifty-one dogs requiring NGContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To evaluate a point-of-care viscoelastic coagulation monitor (VCM Vet) for use in horses by assessing variability between devices and establish reference intervals (RIs) for healthy adult horses. Design Prospective observational study. Setting Two university teaching hospitals. Animals Healthy adult horses (n = 68). Interventions None. Measurements and Main Results Blood collected by direct jugular venipunctureContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To determine factors associated with frequency and outcome of equid emergencies in private practice. Design Retrospective study from February 2019 to January 2020. Setting Private practice large animal hospital. Animals A total of 3071 equids of various breeds and ages presenting for emergency care. Interventions None. Measurements and Main Results Variables included forContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To investigate the influence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the incidence of urethral obstruction (UO) in male cats. Design Retrospective study. Setting One veterinary university teaching hospital and 6 private practice veterinary specialty and emergency centers. Animals A total of 24,937 total feline cases presenting to the emergency room (ER)Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objectives To determine the risk of bacterial growth and to analyze the stability of albumin and coagulation factors in canine fresh frozen plasma (FFP) units exposed to room temperature (24°C) administered as a continuous rate infusion (CRI) for 12 hours. Design Ex vivo study. Setting University teaching hospital and pet blood bank. Animals None. InterventionsContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”