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Retrospective evaluation of 155 adult equids and 21 foals with tetanus from Western, Northern, and Central Europe (2000 –2014). Part 2: Prognostic assessment
ConclusionsPrognosis for equine tetanus is poor with similar outcome and prognostic factors in foals and adults. The prognostic assessment of cases with tetanus provides clinicians with new evidence‐based information related to patient management. Several prognostic indicators relate to the ability to eat or drink, and more severe clinical signs relate to poor outcome. Increasing intravenous dosages of TAT has no significant effect on outcome, but the positive trend identified may support a recommendation for high intravenous TAT dosages. Further evaluation is warranted. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gaby Galen, Joke Rijckaert, Tim Mair, Helene Amory, Lara Armengou, Barbora Bezdekova, Inge Durie, Rikke Findsh øj Delany, Nathalie Fouché, Laura Haley, Michael Hewetson, Rene den Hoven, Anna Kendall, Fernando Malalana, Jessika Muller Cavalleri, Tresemie Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research

Use of urinary bladder measurements from a point ‐of‐care cysto‐colic ultrasonographic view to estimate urinary bladder volume in dogs and cats
Conclusions and Clinical RelevanceThe point‐of‐care ultrasound‐derived formula may be useful to estimate urine volume noninvasively in dogs and cats. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gregory R. Lisciandro, Geoffrey T. Fosgate Tags: Brief Clinical Communication Source Type: research

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)
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

Retrospective evaluation of unexpected events during collection of blood donations performed with and without sedation in cats (2010 –2013)
ConclusionsMovement during donation and signs of donor anxiety were more frequent in unsedated cats. These were considered minor issues, expected in unsedated cats being gently restrained. Blood collection from unsedated feline donors is a viable alternative to sedated donation. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - August 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kerry S. Doolin, Daniel L. Chan, Sophie Adamantos, Karen Humm Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research

Necroulcerative hemorrhagic gastritis in a cat secondary to the administration of 3% hydrogen peroxide as an emetic agent
Abstract ObjectiveTo describe a case of necroulcerative gastritis in a cat secondary to administration of 3% hydrogen peroxide as an emetic agent. Case SummaryA 10‐year‐old neutered male domestic shorthair was evaluated for hematemesis less than 24 hours following ingestion of a piece of foam. The pet owner had administered 2 doses of 0.5–1.0 tablespoons (7.5–15 mL) of 3% hydrogen peroxide in an attempt to induce emesis at home; emesis was achieved and produced the foam foreign body. Due to the presence of protracted vomiting and hematemesis, the patient was then presented to an emergency facility for further diagn...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - August 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Teresa D. Obr, Joanna K. Fry, Justine A. Lee, Heidi A. Hottinger Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

A pilot study evaluating the prognostic utility of platelet indices in dogs with septic peritonitis
ConclusionsDogs with septic peritonitis have increased frequency of thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia with increased MPV, PCT, and PDW. An increased MPV may be a useful indicator of increased risk of mortality in dogs treated surgically. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Efa A. Llewellyn, Jeffrey M. Todd, Leslie C. Sharkey, Aaron Rendahl Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research

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Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 14, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: 2017 Membership Application Source Type: research

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Retrospective evaluation of the prevalence, risk factors, management, outcome, and necropsy findings of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome in dogs and cats: 29 cases (2011 –2013)
ConclusionsVetALI and VetARDS can cause life‐threatening respiratory distress in dogs and cats necessitating mechanical ventilation in 50% of dogs and 80% of cats in this study. These diseases are associated with a poor clinical outcome and a high rate of humane euthanasia. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anusha Balakrishnan, Kenneth J. Drobatz, Deborah C. Silverstein Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research

Retrospective evaluation of the effectiveness of xylazine for inducing emesis in cats: 48 cats (2011 –2015)
ConclusionsXylazine is safe and reasonably effective at inducing emesis in cats. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Margaret Thies, Kiko Bracker, Virginia Sinnott Tags: Retrospective Study Source Type: research

Topical flurbiprofen toxicosis in a cat
Abstract ObjectiveTo describe the clinical presentation and treatment of a cat with flurbiprofen toxicosis due to topical cream exposure. Case SummaryA 3‐year‐old castrated male domestic shorthair cat presented to an emergency and referral center for acute lethargy, hematemesis, and anemia. Severe azotemia was observed on serum biochemistry panel. The patient's anemia was treated with packed RBC transfusion, and treatment with crystalloid fluids, famotidine, pantoprazole, ampicillin, and sucralfate were begun on presentation. Anemia became intractable and the patient received multiple packed RBC and whole blood transfu...
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elizabeth M. Yi, Elizabeth Leech Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Influence of hang time and location on bacterial contamination of intravenous bags in a veterinary emergency and critical care setting
ConclusionsInjection port contamination reached 31.1% on day 7. Contamination was more likely when the bags were hung next to a sink. In our model of bag puncture, fluid contamination occurred between days 2 and 4. (Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care)
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Julien Guillaumin, Nichole M. Olp, Karissa D. Magnusson, Amy L. Butler, Joshua B. Daniels Tags: Original Study Source Type: research