Benzodiazepines
Chapter 185 Benzodiazepines Ralph C. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACVA KEY POINTS • Benzodiazepines are associated with less adverse respiratory and cardiovascular effects than most alternative tranquilizers or sedatives. • Benzodiazepines…
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Neuromuscular Blockers
Chapter 183 Neuromuscular Blockers Jane Quandt, DVM, MS, DACVA KEY POINTS • Neuromuscular blocking agents can be used to facilitate mechanical ventilation, improve gas exchange, and prevent respiratory dyssynchrony. •…
Antiemetics
Chapter 182 Antiemetics Michael D. Willard, DVM, MS, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Centrally acting antiemetics are generally much more effective than peripheral-acting antiemetics. Centrally acting antiemetics that work on the…
Pheochromocytoma
Chapter 74 Pheochromocytoma Benjamin M. Brainard, VMD, DACVA, DACVECC, Deborah C. Mandell, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla. •…
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Chapter 103 Hepatic Encephalopathy David Holt, BVSc, DACVS KEY POINTS • Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is associated with moderate to severe liver insufficiency and may be secondary to a portosystemic shunt(s),…
Septic Shock
Chapter 107 Septic Shock Elise Mittleman Boller, DVM, DACVECC, Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Septic shock is defined as sepsis-associated acute circulatory failure and persistent arterial…
Nitroglycerin
Chapter 179 Nitroglycerin Betsy R. Bond, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) KEY POINTS • The most common uses of nitrates in the critical care setting are transdermal nitroglycerin (NTG) and intravenous nitroprusside…
Vasopressin
Chapter 177 Vasopressin Deborah C. Silverstein, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone, is a peptide hormone synthesized in the hypothalamus and stored or released from…
Ocular Disease in the Intensive Care Unit
Chapter 172 Ocular Disease in the Intensive Care Unit Steven R. Hollingsworth, DVM, DACVO, Bradford J. Holmberg, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVO KEY POINTS • Ocular disease is a common manifestation…
Fat Embolism
Chapter 170 Fat Embolism Alan M. Klide, VMD, DACVA KEY POINTS • There are many causes of fat embolism, but it most commonly results from traumatic injuries, especially long-bone fractures….
