Chapter 56 Approach to Hypomagnesemia and Hypokalemia Lee E. Palmer, Auburn, Alabama Linda G. Martin, Pullman, Washington Hypomagnesemia Hypomagnesemia refers to low circulating concentrations of magnesium in the serum and occurs when…
Chapter 36 Automotive Toxins Karyn Bischoff, Ithaca, New York Various compounds used in vehicle maintenance and stored around the home have known toxic properties. An incomplete list of such chemicals includes…
Chapter 65 Lymphocytosis in Dogs and Cats Susan E. Lana, Fort Collins, Colorado Christine S. Olver, Fort Collins, Colorado Anne Avery, Fort Collins, Colorado The term lymphocytosis refers to an absolute lymphocyte count…
Chapter 66 Quality Control for the In-Clinic Laboratory Glade Weiser, Fort Collins, Colorado Linda M. Vap, Fort Collins, Colorado Background Why Quality Control: Rationale for Implementation The concept of the in-clinic laboratory…
Chapter 53 Canine Hypoadrenocorticism Peter P. Kintzer, Westbrook, Maine Mark E. Peterson, New York, New York Spontaneous canine hypoadrenocorticism is a well-recognized but uncommon endocrine disorder. Hypoadrenocorticism is characterized by a deficiency…
Chapter 12 Analgesia of the Critical Patient Nigel Campbell, Raleigh, North Carolina Clinical pain is seen with trauma or surgery and often accompanies acute illness. This acute pain can contribute to…
Chapter 59 Immunosuppressive Agents Clare R. Gregory, Santa Rosa, California Over the last half of the twentieth century immunosuppressive agents have evolved from nonspecific, myelotoxic drugs to agents that target specific…
Chapter 41 Approach to Critical Illness–Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency Linda G. Martin, Pullman, Washington Critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI), previously known as relative adrenal insufficiency, is a topic of debate in both…
Web Chapter 18 Interpretation of Endocrine Diagnostic Test Results for Adrenal and Thyroid Disease Robert J. Kemppainen, Auburn, Alabama Ellen N. Behrend, Auburn, Alabama The following questions represent frequent inquiries received by…
Web Chapter 16 Differential Diagnosis of Hyperkalemia and Hyponatremia in Dogs and Cats Peter P. Kintzer, Westbrook, Maine Mark E. Peterson, New York, New York Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia are the classic electrolyte…
