The acute abdomen
29 The acute abdomen Differential diagnoses of acute abdomen are discussed in Chapter 8 and some of the most common disorders are discussed in greater detail here using case examples….
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Respiratory emergencies
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…
Haematological and haemostatic emergencies
33 Haematological and haemostatic emergencies Canine Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA) Theory refresher Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) is the result of red blood cell destruction by the immune system. Red blood…
Regurgitation
22 Regurgitation Regurgitation is the passive expulsion of oesophageal or gastric contents from the oral cavity, and is most commonly the result of oesophageal disease. Regurgitation is the most common…
Parenteral fluid therapy
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,…
Cardiovascular emergencies
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…
Toxicological emergencies
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…
Urinary tract emergencies
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…
Oxygen supplementation
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…
Ocular emergencies
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…
