Jan/Feb
FALSE. The need for surgical intervention in cats did not differ between groups (fluid vs. no fluid). Cats with abdominal effusion did have higher baseline ATT scores, were more likely to require blood transfusions, and an increased NEED (not length of) for hospitalization, and experienced higher mortality.
In assessing ropinorole vs. apo for emesis in dogs, the authors concluded which may be superior.
APO!
ROP had a lower first dose emetic success rate, longer median time to first emetic event, an increased occurence of minor adverse events, and a higher frequency of protracted vomiting necissitating recuse therapy
False
Dogs were included if they had a ruptured abdominal mass. Perioperative ACA (50 mg/kg IV then CRI @ 25 mg/kg/h) was not associated with reduced requirement for blood products or blood loss at the time of surgery.
In the new ARDS definition/criteria they propose new or worsening respiratory distress with what time frame of known or suspected clinical insult.
1 week
In a review of the management of blunt trauma associated pneumothorax in dogs, what percentage required specific intervention for the pneumothorax.
87.6% of dogs survived to hospital discharge.
VETTris was a triage system examined in one study. It uses how many different flow sheets to establish the appropriate color coding for patient wait time?
18 different flow sheets
"Retrospective evaluation of the incidence and outcome of neutropenia in dogs with AHDS (2017-2022): 54 cases" found that what percentage of dogs with neutropenia were non-survivors compared to those with normal neutrophil counts?
29% w/ neutropenia were non-survivors; 4% w/ normal neutrophils were non-survivors.
Preliminary data suggests what factors may be associated with tracheal decannulation failure in dogs requiring a temp trach after upper airway surgery for BOAS?
Increased frequency of trach tube suctioning or a diagnosis of laryngeal collapse was negatively associated with successful decanulation.
The addition of ascorbic acid and vitamin E reduced ROS accumulation but did not prevent glutathione depletion during routine storage.
A blood donor owner asks if they should supplement their dog's iron given they donate frequently. Your response?
Per the findings in "Evaluation of Iron Status and Hematologic parameters in Canine Blood Donors With Various Donation Frequencies", they found that experienced donors did NOT develop significant evidence of iron deficiency, microcytosis, or anemia compared with first-time donors.
A study looking at outcomes of and reactions associated with transfusion reactions in dogs identified what transfusion reaction rate to blood products? Which products/patients had higher transfusion reaction rates?
Overall a 12.4% TR rate. This was more common with red blood cell containing products and IMHA.
What can be done to improve veterinary professionals comfort with discussing code status with owners?
Provide a formal protocol and accumulated experience
What associations were made between DexSP and measured outcomes in the study "Retrospective evaluation of dexamethasone for treatment of suspected CIRCI in dogs with septic shock (2017-2022): 60 cases"
There was no association between DexSP therapy and survival, duration of vasopressor therapy, or time between steroid administration and discontinuation of vasopressor therapy in dogs being treated for sepsis, vasopressor resistance, and suspected CIRCI.
6.7% experienced a complication. The most common complication was stoma site infection/inflammation.
What differences might you anticipate in a low-speed vehicular rollover trauma case rather than HBC?
Pelvic fractures, SI luxation, pre-pubic tendon rupture, and vertebral fractures were more common in the LSVRO group and required more soft tissue procedures compared to the HBC group.
What was the temperature difference between the axillary and rectal temperature in dogs as determined by a bland-Altman analysis.
1.82 degrees farenheit
They demonstrated an association between the development of a hepatopathy in dogs and clinical signs prior to presentation, lack of emesis, and hypokalemia on presentation.
The dose of xylitol ingested was NOT associated with the development of a hepatopathy.
Platelet function decreased with each drug co-administered. Ideally these should go through their own line.
How is a shock index calculated and in this 2025 JVECC study, what cutoff in cats was determind to have a sensitivity and specificity of 70%?
SI=HR/SBP
They calculated 1.54
An assessment of post-CPR care and functional outcomes since the RECOVER guidelines were initially published found that what percent of owners reported a persistent disability in their pets?
25% of pet owners perceived a disability in their pet following hospital discharge
Data from the RECOVER database identified what percentage of dogs and cats survived to hospital discharge following in-hospital arrest?
4% of dogs; 2.9% of cats
When protocols were compared in healthy cats, which identified more B, I, or Z lines?
The modified Calgary PLUS identified more compared to VetBLUE
Target temperature in the neonate per the RECOVER neonatal resuscitation guidelines?
95-99 degrees farenheit
A prospective study in dogs with mycoplasma cyanos found how many had a concurrent infection (N=13) with Bordatella?
5/13 had concurrent infection. 8/13 had just Mycoplasma Cyanos. 12/13 survived.
Assessment in change in end-tidal CO2 after fluid challenge as a marker of fluid responsiveness as measured by the aortic velocity time integral in healthy anesthetized mechanically ventilated dogs assessed if variation in EtCO2 after a fluid bolus could predict fluid responsiveness with a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 70%. What did they use as their "gold standard" to measure fluid responsiveness?
The velocity-time integral of aortic blood flow (VTIAo) as evaluated with Doppler echocardiography.
The study showed that, although minimal, the delta PETCO2, predicted fluid responsiveness in the dogs studied.
Possible complications of oclacitinib intoxication include what? Also, what is the brand name of this drug?
This is Apoquel.
Signs may include GI signs, cardiac (arrythmias, hypotension, and new onset murmur), and CNS signs (lethargy, dull mentation), and AKI
"Evaluation of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Diagnostic Marker in Dogs with Bacterial Pneumonia" found what differences in the NLR between pneumonia vs. no pneumonia?
NLR was NOT different in dogs with bacterial vs. no bacterial pneumonia. NLR was positively associated with LOS when all dogs were included in the analysis.
BL study.
Is AKI in trauma associated with trauma severity?
They also found cats are more likely to present with an AKI and ~50% of the patients with serial creatinines had a fluid responsive AKI.
In the neonate with a heart rate <120 or that is apneic/gasping, what is your next step per the RECOVER neonatal guidelines?
PPV with mask
Heart rate monitoring
Reversals if appropriate
T/F Dogs with septic abdomens have a higher survival rate if it is not due to a GI cause per "Retrospective Comparison of Outcomes from Septic Peritonitis of GI vs. Non-GI etiology in dogs (2009-2022): 161 Cases".
False. This study found an overall survival rate of 70.8%. There was no difference in survival to discharge in dogs with GI compared to non-GI etiologies of septic peritonitis. Age, TP, serum albumin, and systolic blood pressure upon presentation were significantly associated with survival.