Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Tim Crowe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM
Commonly affecting the large breed deep chested breeds gastric dilatation and volvulus syndrome has the potential to be a life threatening problem.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
Shock is the general term used to describe several conditions that lead to inadequate perfusion of the tissues. There are multiple types of shock, but the common derangement in all forms is inadequate delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and inadequate elimination of metabolic byproducts.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
Parvovirus is a virulent infection that most commonly afflicts dogs less than one year of age. The infection is characterized by vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and leukopenia. More recently a new variant of canine parvovirus (CPV2c) has been recognized.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Tim Crowe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM
When a patient first arrives we have all been taught the ABCs of emergency care. We know that the assurance of a clear airway is paramount and the first thing we should all do, and then we move one to B and assure breathing is adequate. Then we move on to C (for cardiovascular) and assess and ensure the heart is pumping and pumping adequately... This process is termed vertical resuscitation and is a "step by step" process that is completed in a "priority of need" sequence.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia M. Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
Sepsis is defined as the systemic inflammatory response to an infection. We commonly see patients that have a clinical presentation that appears similar to sepsis, but no source of infection can be identified. This syndrome has been termed the systemic inflammatory response syndrome or SIRS.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2009
By:
Tim Crowe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM
From the very first time I was faced with the responsibility of possibly having to respond to an emergency when I was a young boy scout (at age 11) to just yesterday when I was an emergency clinician at the Pet Emergency Clinic, the immediate goal was "to make everything ready."
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2009
By:
Tim Crowe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM
The principles of management of patients with severe lung disease and injury are summarized and the cases depicting the use if these management techniques are presented.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2009
By:
Tim Crowe, DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM
Practical management of severe wounds and open fractures begins with initial assessment and management.
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