Veterian Key

32 Respiratory emergencies Feline Pleural Effusion Theory refresher Pleural effusion is a relatively common cause of severe respiratory distress in cats. A rational and considered approach to the stabilization of…

4 Parenteral fluid therapy Parenteral fluid therapy is the most common therapeutic intervention performed in veterinary emergency practice. A thorough understanding of the indications for the use of parenteral fluids,…

31 Cardiovascular emergencies Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Progressive heart disease results in failure of the heart to pump adequately and this may manifest as low-output heart failure, where sufficient blood…

30 Toxicological emergencies Suspected or witnessed poisoning is a common reason for presentation of small animals to emergency clinics, with dogs being much more commonly affected than cats. This chapter…

36 Urinary tract emergencies Urethral Obstruction Feline Theory refresher Clinical signs associated with the lower urinary tract – in particular dysuria, stranguria, pollakiuria and haematuria – are a common reason…

26 Urticaria, angio-oedema and anaphylaxis Urticaria, angio-oedema and anaphylaxis may occur as a result of a variety of different stimuli, predominantly immunological but also nonimmunological, that induce mast cell (and…

35 Ocular emergencies Ocular emergencies are relatively common and represent some of the conditions with which many clinicians are both least familiar and confident. Serious ocular disorders should be treated…

6 Oxygen supplementation Clinical Tip • Although there are some conditions that may not respond, the provision of oxygen supplementation initially to any patient with respiratory distress is intuitive. Oxygen…

37 Dystocia Telephone enquiries regarding possible cases of dystocia are relatively common in companion animal emergency practice. Owners are often anxious and distressed at these times and veterinary staff must…

5 Analgesia for the emergency patient ‘An hour of pain is as long as a day of pleasure’ (English proverb) Pain in Companion Animals The advantages that the ability to…