Evaluation of the use of shock index in identifying acute blood loss in healthy blood donor dogs

ConclusionsAn SI > 1.0 is a sensitive and specific tool for detecting acute small volume blood loss in healthy dogs.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - August 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Erin E. McGowan, Kimberly Marryott, Kenneth J. Drobatz, Erica L. Reineke Tags: Original Study Source Type: research