Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
 August 1, 2008
By:Melissa Marshall, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC
Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by an elevated core body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction. Despite aggressive lowering of core body temperature and treatment, the pathophysiologic changes associated with heat stroke can lead to multi-organ dysfunction, which can be fatal.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2008
By:L. Ari Jutkowitz, VMD, DACVECC
Pericardial effusion is defined as the accumulation of fluid within the pericardial space.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:Douglass Macintire, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC
Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's disease, results from deficient production of glucocorticoids and/or mineralocorticoids by the adrenal glands.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2008
By:L. Ari Jutkowitz, VMD, DACVECC
Most owners lack medical knowledge regarding the birthing process, and as such, they frequently look to the veterinarian to answer questions and to identify potential problems.
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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
June 1, 2008
By:Melissa Marshall, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, Lisa P. Weeth, DVM, Dipl. ACVN
Nutritional needs often play a secondary role to medical and surgical intervention. Critically ill veterinary patients are at high risk for malnutrition because of physical impediments, as well as physiologic and metabolic abnormalities. Protein and/or calorie malnutrition results in decreased immune competence, decreased tissue synthesis, increased protein degradation (especially that of the lymphatic system), altered drug metabolism and is known to increase morbidity and mortality in human patients. Although veterinary studies are lacking, it is generally accepted that early enteral nutrition decreases complications from malnutrition.
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Source: VETERINARY ECONOMICS
 May 1, 2008
A refurbished ambulance transfers referral patients between WestVet Emergency Center in Meridian, Idaho, and nearby practices.
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Source: ELSEVIER
 May 1, 2008
By:Michael Schaer, DVM
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances are encountered frequently in a variety of disorders and require the clinician's astute evaluation of the patient's fluid and electrolyte status.
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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS
 April 1, 2008
By:Steve Haskins, DVM, MVS, DACVA, DACVECC
Sodium concentration is an expression of the relative numbers of sodium molecules to water molecules, irrespective of the total numbers.
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