Chapter 61 Peripheral Venous Catheterization Harold Davis, BA, RVT, VTS (Emergency/Critical Care and Anesthesia) KEY POINTS • There are four primary catheter types: winged, over-the-needle, through-the-needle, and multilumen. • Catheter…
Chapter 81 Illicit Drugs Andrew J. Brown, MA, VetMB, MRCVS, DACVEC, Deborah C. Mandell, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Illicit drug intoxication is not uncommon in dogs but is rarely…
Chapter 80 Salicylates Amy J. Alwood, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Salicylate toxicity represents an infrequent yet serious and complex nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug toxicity. • Toxicity may result with acute…
Chapter 51 Temporary Transvenous Pacing Teresa DeFrancesco, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC KEY POINTS • Temporary transvenous pacing refers to a minimally invasive modality in which a pacing lead is inserted,…
Chapter 79 Acetaminophen Amy J. Alwood, DVM KEY POINTS • Acetaminophen toxicity from accidental exposure or deliberate administration in dogs and cats is the second most common cause of nonsteroidal…
Chapter 77 Approach to Poisoning and Drug Overdose Julie C. Schildt, DVM, L. Ari Jutkowitz, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • The initial approach to the poisoned patient includes major organ…
Chapter 76 Hypoadrenocorticism Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Hypoadrenocorticism is uncommon in the dog and rare in the cat. • Primary hypoadrenocorticism is due to failure of…
Chapter 48 Myocarditis Meg Sleeper, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology) KEY POINTS • Myocarditis is an inflammatory process involving the heart. Inflammation may involve the myocytes, interstitium, or vascular tree. • Myocarditis…
Chapter 75 Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Jamie M. Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Cortisol is an important hormone involved in modulation of inflammation and regulation of vascular tone. • Relative…
Chapter 42 Hypertensive Crisis Scott Brown, VMD, PhD, Diplomate (ACVIM) KEY POINTS • Emergency antihypertensive therapy is indicated only when there is end-organ damage likely to produce significant permanent abnormalities…
