Critically ill patients are at an increased risk of gastrointestinal compromise, including those where gastrointestinal compromise is not their primary condition. Gastrointestinal compromise can be...
Rupert was a 6-year-old, male neutered, crossbreed rabbit belonging to one of the clinic's veterinary surgeons. He was fully up to date with vaccinations against myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic...
In ARDS inflammation is triggered by either a primary condition, such as septic shock or pancreatitis, or by a severe pulmonary insult which could include aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary contusions,...
On presentation, the patient was triaged to gauge his respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological status. The vital parameters were as follows:.
In the critical care setting, insult to the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems occurs from traumatic injuries. These wounds can be caused by many external factors and their classification takes...
The renal system (comprising the kidney, ureters, bladder, and urethra) is responsible for many functions that help maintain overall homeostasis. Its roles include fluid regulation, hormone...
Blood pressure is another assessment of cardiac function because it is reflective of appropriate cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance (Schumacher, 2016). Cardiac output refers to the...
Fluid balance refers to a state of total body water (TBW) homeostasis (Kirby and Rudloff, 2017). Physiologically speaking, the body's fluid compartments are divided between intracellular (ICF) and...
A 15-year-old domestic short-haired cat was presented with a sudden onset of vomiting and disorientation. Initial contact from the owner was made over the telephone; this telephone conversation...
The use of feeding tubes in the delivery of nutrition (calories and nutrients) is an important aspect to consider as part of the nutritional assessment. Consideration should be given to calorific...
The Rule of 20 is a list of parameters that are recommended to be evaluated daily or more often in a critical patient (Kirby, 2016). The Rule of 20 can be used as part of a nursing care plan to help...
Sadly, many exotic patients are critically ill by the time they reach a veterinary clinic. This is probably due to the fact that many of these animals are prey species. As an evolutionary survival...
The patient presented with a 2-day history of vomiting, anorexia and lethargy. On admission, she was trembling and panting. There was a previous history of a gastrointestinal foreign body.
The patient presented to the clinic with a 3day history of anuria, vomiting, lethargy, and pain. The patient had recently had cystitis which had been treated with meloxicam (Loxicom, Norbrook) for 14...
