Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Nursing a Patient With a Traumatic Pneumothorax
Knowledge of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of traumatic pneumothorax enables the veterinary nurse/technician to understand the physiologic changes that affect the nursing care of these patients and the roles that various therapeutic modalities and general nursing care play in a successful outcome.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Puppy Problems: PRAA and Intussusception
Read the case report of Duncan, a rescue puppy with a multitude of medical problems.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Chlorfenapyr Poisoning in Dogs: A “Phantom” Toxicosis
When Daisy presented with signs of toxicity after 2 of her animal companions died hours earlier, this veterinary team worked to determine the cause.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Seizing the Moment
This article will focus on the questions to ask when faced with uncertain seizure events in pets, as well as tips for keeping the pet owner calm and helping them to maintain a safe environment for their pet.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Recognizing, Treating, and Monitoring Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Sepsis
SIRS and sepsis patients represent some of the most severely critically ill veterinary patients.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Critical Thinking in Veterinary Trauma Care
Trauma is a common event in veterinary hospitals and can result from a number of sources.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Providing Care for Dogs with Heatstroke
Because every second counts: A discussion of the physiology of normal thermoregulation and the pathophysiology of heatstroke in dogs; plus, how to recognize, treat, and care for the heatstroke patient.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Digging Into Compost Intoxication
Good veterinary nursing care and rapid identification of new or worsening clinical signs in companion animals are key to successfully managing compost intoxication cases.
