Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Chapter 68 Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome Amie Koenig, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a form of diabetic crisis marked by severe hyperglycemia (>600 mg/dl) and…
Electrical and Lightning Injuries
Chapter 159 Electrical and Lightning Injuries F.A. Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Electrical injury results from the direct effects of the electrical current and from the transformation…
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 209 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Beverly K. Sturges, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) KEY POINTS • Maintaining adequate cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is considered the cornerstone of successful treatment of acquired brain…
Intracranial Hypertension
Chapter 100 Intracranial Hypertension Beverly K. Sturges, DVM DACVIM (Neurology), Richard A. LeCouteur, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) KEY POINTS • Intracranial hypertension (ICH) is the persistent elevation of intracranial pressure…
Postoperative Evaluation of the Critically Ill Patient
Chapter 144 Postoperative Evaluation of the Critically ill Patient Elisa Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Particular concerns in the postoperative patient are abnormalities of the respiratory, cardiovascular,…
Critically Ill Geriatric Patients
Chapter 175 Critically Ill Geriatric Patients Maureen McMichael, DVM, DACVECC KEY POINTS • The number of geriatric pet cats and dogs is growing rapidly in the United States and Europe….
Dystocia and Obstetric Crises
Chapter 140 Dystocia and Obstetric Crises Michelle Kutzler, DVM, PhD, DACT KEY POINTS • Knowledge of actual length of gestation and timing of normal events during parturition are critical when…
Urinary Catheterization
Chapter 138 Urinary Catheterization Sean Smarick, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Urinary catheterization is indicated often in the critically ill patient to accurately monitor urine output. Other indications include obtaining…
Chronic Renal Failure
Chapter 136 Chronic Renal Failure Catherine E. Langston, DVM, DACVIM KEY POINTS • Chronic renal disease or failure (CRF) is one of the most common reasons for older cats to…
Care of the Ventilator Patient
Chapter 216 Care of the Ventilator Patient Monica C. Clare, VMD, DACVECC KEY POINTS • Ventilator patient care requires specialized equipment, extensive monitoring, and dedicated, trained staff. • Inadequate care…
