Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR)
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation (CPCR)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Basic Information Definition Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a thrombohemorrhagic syndrome resulting from the inappropriate systemic activation of the coagulation system caused by systemic inflammation. Disproportionate endothelial…
Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLD)
Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLD) Basic Information Definition Leakage enzyme: Soluble cytoplasmic enzymes released into circulation after increased membrane permeability (sublethal cellular injury or cellular necrosis) Typical Normal Range (US units; SI…
Heinz Bodies
Heinz Bodies Basic Information Definition Heinz bodies are erythrocyte structures composed of precipitated denatured hemoglobin. On Wright’s-stained blood smears, they appear as a rounded structure protruding from the margin of…
Equine Diarrhea Differentials and Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Foals
Equine Diarrhea Differentials and Diagnostic Tests in Adults and Foals Differential Diagnosis
Hematocrit
Hematocrit Basic Information Definition The percentage of blood volume made up of erythrocytes Synonym(s) Packed cell volume Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 27% to 43% (0.27–0.43 L/L) Physiology Causes…
Laryngeal Hemiplegia
Laryngeal Hemiplegia Basic Information Definition Chronic and progressive degenerative neuropathy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) resulting in loss of motor function of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, which…
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin Basic Information Definition Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule within erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]). Hemoglobin determination is usually done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). Typical Normal…
