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Bedside Tests in Veterinary Emergency Rooms

2020-10-01 by CriticalCareDVM

When you to go the emergency room, your medical team performs some non-invasive tests to help assess your clinical condition. Some of these bedside tests are similarly performed in cats and dogs who are presented to veterinary emergency rooms. So, this week I wanted to share some information about these painless point-of-care tests to increase … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: bedside, blood, blood pressure, calcium, chloride, ECG, EKG, electrocardiography, electrolytes, gases, lactate, packed cell volume, PCV, potassium, pulse ox, pulse oximetry, sodium, sonography, total solids, TS, ultrasonography, ultrasound

Hypothermia in Dogs & Cats – Avoid Pupsicles and Catsicles!

2017-11-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Winter is rapidly approaching – at least here in North America. With the advent of this season comes bone-chilling temperatures in many regions. Dogs and cats – just like humans – are at risk for developing subnormal body temperatures, a condition known as hypothermia. This week I’ve dedicated some blog space to spreading the word … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: active, blankets, conduction, convection, core, ECG, EKC, electrocardiography, electrolytes, evaporation, hypothermia, passive, primary, radiation, secondary, surface

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