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Tag: Anaphylaxis

  • Blood transfusions, pt 3: how much?

    Blood transfusions, pt 3: how much?

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    Now that you know how to spot the signs of when a blood transfusion is needed and what blood product to administer, this article will focus on the volume of blood to give. What PCV should I aim for? To start us off, no real benefit exists in increasing a PCV above 30%, unless you…

  • Seizures, part 1: the questions to ask

    Seizures, part 1: the questions to ask

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    Clients often panic when they think their pet is having a seizure and can skip over vital information. Often, what an owner describes as a “fit” may actually be syncope, collapse from anaphylaxis or internal haemorrhage (for example, neoplasia), a vestibular event or a behavioural condition. True seizures True seizures can be divided into two…

  • Perfusion deficits and fluid resuscitation: a more in-depth look

    Perfusion deficits and fluid resuscitation: a more in-depth look

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    A few weeks ago in the Tip of The Week, we discussed the four basic components of a fluid therapy plan – perfusion deficit, hydration deficit, maintenance requirements and ongoing losses. Let’s consider perfusion deficits. As an emergency clinician, correcting perfusion deficits is a crucial part of stabilising a patient. So what is a perfusion…