Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:F.A. Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC
A number of respiratory emergencies may ultimately require surgical intervention, but the surgical techniques most likely to be indicated on an emergent basis are tube tracheostomy, tracheal resection/anastomosis, tube thoracostomy, and diaphragmatic hernia repair.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:F.A. Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC
Support of respiratory function in critically ill patients is extremely important because inappropriate oxygenation and/or ventilation can quickly lead to an animal's demise. Also, respiratory infections, especially nosocomial infections, can be quite serious.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:F.A. Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC
Acute abdomen is the acute onset of abdominal pain that requires prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention to prevent patient deterioration. The decision to operate depends on efficient diagnostic evaluation, and the timing of the surgery should be based on what will maximize survival and minimize morbidity.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Andrea Oncken, DVM, DACVECC
Common transfusion types include fresh whole blood, stored whole blood, packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and frozen plasma. Other, less common transfusion products include cryoprecipitate, cryo-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, platelet concentrate, lyophilized albumin, and lyophilized platelets.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Andrea Oncken, DVM, DACVECC
The patient with multi-trauma can present a challenging case for a clinician.Damage to the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, or neurologic system can all be fatal by themselves, and a combination of these injuries can present as a resuscitation nightmare.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Andrea Oncken, DVM, DACVECC
The primary hemostatic system alone is not sufficient to provide hemostasis if a large vessel is injured, or if there is significant vascular wall injury. Fibrin needs to be generated in order to form a stable clot, and this occurs through secondary hemostasis, or the coagulation cascade.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:F.A. Mann, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC
Acute abdomen is the acute onset of abdominal pain that requires prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention to prevent patient deterioration. The decision to operate depends on efficient diagnostic evaluation, and the timing of the surgery should be based on what will maximize survival and minimize morbidity.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Andrea Oncken, DVM, DACVECC
Platelets are essential for normal hemostasis and serve three main functions. They maintain vascular integrity by forming platelet plugs and promoting endothelial vasoconstriction in areas of disrupted endothelium.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:Andrea Oncken, DVM, DACVECC
Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) is defined as the cessation of functional ventilation and effective circulation. Factors predisposing to CPA may include respiratory or cardiovascular abnormalities (hypoxia, hypercarbia, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, or severe anemia); acid-base, electrolyte, or metabolic abnormalities (acidosis, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia); or hypothermia.
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