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Secondary hemostasis (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

The goal of secondary hemostasis is to stabilize the platelet aggregate by weaving a meshwork of fibrin to cement the thrombus.

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Thoracic imaging in emergency situations (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

We experience veterinary emergencies on a weekly, if not daily, basis. Rapid and accurate patient assessment, diagnostic imaging interpretation and treatment can be the difference between patient survival and death.

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Oxidative stress (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen and a biological system's ability to readily detoxify the reactive intermediates or easily repair the resulting damage.

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Monitoring the critical patient (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Recently there has been a list generated that discusses monitoring 20 items to assess critical patients each day.

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Acute respiratory distress what to do when they are so blue! (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Acute respiratory distress (ARD) is the sudden onset of rapid and/or labored respiratory.

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Endocrine emergencies (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the more common endocrine emergencies seen in veterinary emergency centers throughout the US.

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Environmental emergencies (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Environmental emergencies may include heat and cold related injury, smoke inhalation, water accidents, reptile and insect bites, and an endless list of toxins.

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Abdominal imaging in emergency situations (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

We experience veterinary emergencies on a weekly, if not daily, basis. Rapid and accurate patient assessment, diagnostic imaging interpretation and treatment can be the difference between patient survival and death.

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Initial stabilization of dogs in respiratory distress (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Respiratory changes occur frequently in small animal patients. It is important to recognize, however, that not all changes in respiration are caused by disease of the respiratory system.

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