Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.
|Articles|August 30, 2011
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Misou's laboratory findings (elevated ALP activity with normal gamma-glutamyltransferase [GGT] activity, hyperbilirubinemia, hypokalemia, and hypertriglyceridemia) and history (anorexia) are most suggestive of hepatic lipidosis. What you don't know, however, is if it is primary or secondary to an underlying disease. Thus, the workup and her treatment will need to continue.
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In addition to continuing her intravenous fluid support, what is a logical treatment plan for Misou at this time?
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