Cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes in a UK veterinary hospital: pilot study

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...

How debriefing post cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation can be used to improve training

The reassessment campaign on veterinary resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative discussed knowledge gaps in veterinary medicine and training, using question worksheets in veterinary emergency and general...

Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation: advanced life support and post-resuscitation care

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,...

Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation: basic life support

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...