Sepsis is defined as the systemic inflammatory response to an infection. We commonly see patients that have a clinical presentation that appears similar to sepsis, but no source of infection can be identified. This syndrome has been termed the systemic inflammatory response syndrome or SIRS.
QA, as it relates to the clinical laboratory, is an all encompassing program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of producing laboratory results to ensure that standards of quality are being met.
When a patient first arrives we have all been taught the ABCs of emergency care. We know that the assurance of a clear airway is paramount and the first thing we should all do, and then we move one to B and assure breathing is adequate. Then we move on to C (for cardiovascular) and assess and ensure the heart is pumping and pumping adequately... This process is termed vertical resuscitation and is a "step by step" process that is completed in a "priority of need" sequence.
The principles of management of patients with severe lung disease and injury are summarized and the cases depicting the use if these management techniques are presented
This session will discuss basic methodologies used by selected common biochemistry analyzers and quality assurance issues which may result in better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of various instrument types and ultimately assist with instrument selection.
From the very first time I was faced with the responsibility of possibly having to respond to an emergency when I was a young boy scout (at age 11) to just yesterday when I was an emergency clinician at the Pet Emergency Clinic, the immediate goal was "to make everything ready".
Practical management of severe wounds and open fractures begins with initial assessment and management. The first priority is the control of severe hemorrhage that may be associated with the injury.
The first step in empirical antimicrobial therapy is to first critically ask whether there is good evidence of a bacterial infection. Too often, antimicrobials are prescribed on a 'just in case' basis or because an owner resists additional diagnostics.
The black market dog trade is vast and some believe it's growing.
Do we have a problem with pet overpopulation or pet distribution?
Heartworm: An emerging disease? It may seem to be an odd title when you consider Dirofilaria immitis was discovered in Italy in 1626, and the first reported case in the United States was in 1847.
National Report - Vector-borne diseases have the attention of the nation's parasitologists this year. And they are watching for signs of migration and disease spread.
Ear edge dermatoses in dogs can consist of alopecia, seborrhea, crusting, ulceration and necrosis.
Atresia ani is a congenital embryological anomaly in which the hindgut fails to fully communicate with the perineum.
Lexington, Ky. - Monitoring the use of medications in performance horses is no easy task.
West Hollywood -- Retail pet sales will become illegal in West Hollywood beginning March 19.
Ace, the superior sniffer
Jack, the shining example
Fala, the child expert
Ariel, the perfect clinic kitty
Precious, the senior specialist
New Banfield study identifies animals most at risk.
Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces a voluntary recall of Nature?s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Brea, Calif. -- Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the top 10 medical conditions for which claims were submitted last year for dogs and cats.
A ban on cat and dog retail sales is very close to becoming official.
National report -- Wisconsin and New Hampshire lawmakers signed on to curtail unscrupulous commercial dog breeders -- a trend that racked up some 90 pieces of legislation in 33 states last year alone.
Raleigh, N.C. --With almost two decades in the American Kennel Club's top spot, the Labrador Retriever has once again clinched the title of most popular purebred dog in America.
Guidelines for entering the 2010 Veterinary Economics Pet Picassos Contestn
This Valentine's Day, show clients you care with these sweet notes of appreciation.
Michelson grant awarded to one, many others are in the running for $75 million
