Peripheral perfusion index does not accurately reflect hypoperfusion in healthy dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.09.003
Abstract: This study evaluated the variability of the peripheral perfusion index (PI) in 22 anaesthetised female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy and examined the relationship between peripheral PI and heart rate, blood pressure, blood pH, end tidal… read more here.
Keywords: perfusion index; elective ovariohysterectomy; undergoing elective; perfusion ... See more keywords
Elective ovariohysterectomy or castration can proceed in shelter dogs despite mild to moderate presurgical leukocytosis.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.21.10.0455
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine whether shelter dogs presenting for elective ovariohysterectomy or castration have leukocytosis, whether leukocytes are associated with age and infection, and whether leukocytosis precludes progression to surgery. ANIMALS 138 dogs (from 13 regional… read more here.
Keywords: elective ovariohysterectomy; leukocytosis; age; shelter dogs ... See more keywords