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Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objectives To describe the administration of lyophilized canine albumin (LCA) and determine the increase in serum albumin concentrations post-LCA transfusion. To describe the incidence and types of acute transfusion reactions (TRs) and associated outcome in dogs presenting to a veterinary teaching hospital. Design Retrospective and descriptive study from 2009 to 2020. Setting University teachingContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objective To determine whether administration of antiemetic medication to dogs and cats with gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction (GIFBO) delays time to definitive care (surgery or endoscopy) and increases the risk of complications. Design Retrospective study (January 2012–July 2020). Setting Private referral center. Animals Five hundred and thirty-seven (440 dogs and 97 cats). Interventions None.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Purpose To describe the use of an equine compression suit to manage a deep axillary wound in a Thoroughbred filly with bilateral pneumothorax. Case Summary A 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly was referred for management of a deep wound to the left axilla. Packing and bandaging of the area were initially attempted, but this became repeatedlyContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objective To describe the appearance of lesions noted on abdominal computed tomography (CT) in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum and determine the utility in using CT to differentiate benign from malignant lesions. Design Retrospective case series. Setting Single-center, university veterinary teaching emergency service. Animals Twenty-six dogs presented between 2015 and 2020 with spontaneous hemoperitoneum confirmedContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objective To describe the successful treatment of severe neurological and cardiovascular abnormalities in a dog following ingestion of the neuropsychotropic drug, phenibut. Case Summary A 2-year-old neutered male Weimaraner was found unresponsive and laterally recumbent in his urine after ingesting approximately 1600 mg/kg of phenibut. On presentation to an emergency clinic, the dog was neurologicallyContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objectives To investigate if hepatitis A virus cell receptor 1/kidney injury molecule 1 (HAVCR1/KIM1) in urine is detectable concurrently with increases in serum creatinine concentrations in horses receiving a recommended dose of phenylbutazone (PBZ) for 7 days. Design Preliminary study. Methods Ten clinically healthy horses with normal physical examination and laboratory work were randomly assignedContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objective To evaluate the reporting of key items associated with risk of bias and weak study design over a 10-year period. Design Literature survey. Setting Not applicable. Animals Not applicable. Interventions Papers published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care between 2009 and 2019 were screened for inclusion. Inclusion criteria consisted ofContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent

Abstract Objective To determine if an association between ionized magnesium (iMg) and total magnesium (tMg) exists in healthy and hospitalized dogs admitted through an emergency service and to assess the associations between iMg and tMg with total protein, albumin, ionized calcium, and total calcium. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Veterinary teaching hospital. Animals Sixty-nine dogsContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”