Although literature covers different aspects of CPR and its effectiveness, less commonly known are the mortality and survival rates for animals in veterinary care. In contrast, human medicine offers...
The reassessment campaign on veterinary resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative discussed knowledge gaps in veterinary medicine and training, using question worksheets in veterinary emergency and general...
Advanced life support concentrates on identification and treatment of arrhythmias, and drug and fluid therapy to support circulation. The steps can be remembered by the ‘DEF’ mnemonic (D, drugs; E,...
Studies have examined the survival rates of cats and dogs after CPCR and the survival to discharge rates are very low. Wingfield and Van Pelt (1992) report survival rates of 4.1% for dogs and 9.6% for...