Development and Evaluation of a PCV-Dependent Visual Hemolysis Color Scale for Packed Red Blood Cell Products.

Objective: To develop a PCV-dependent hemolysis color scale and evaluate its accuracy in predicting supernatant hemoglobin concentration in packed red blood cell (pRBC) products, helping to determine transfusion safety.

Design: Prospective experimental study.

Setting: University veterinary teaching hospital.

Multicenter retrospective evaluation of norepinephrine extravasation in dogs and cats (2015-2021): 14 cases.

Objective: To document clinical complications and intervention options associated with norepinephrine (NE) extravasation in dogs and cats.

Design: Cases were identified between 2015 and 2021. Because this is an uncommon complication, the findings are compiled as a descriptive retrospective study.

An exploratory study on the effect of rescuer team size on basic and advanced life support technical skills in a high-fidelity simulation of canine cardiopulmonary arrest.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of rescuer team size on objective skill measures of basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) using high-fidelity canine CPR simulation.

Design: Prospective, experimental study.

Setting: Veterinary clinical simulation center.

Transient Hypoadrenocorticism in a 7-Week-Old Kitten.

A 7 wk old female spayed domestic shorthair was evaluated for 3 days of lethargy and anorexia 1 wk after ovariohysterectomy. On presentation, she was weak, dehydrated, and hypotensive. Blood work showed azotemia, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hyperproteinemia.

Retrospective evaluation of indications, transfusion protocols, and acute transfusion reactions associated with the administration of lyophilized canine albumin: 53 cases (2009-2020).

Objectives: To describe the administration of lyophilized canine albumin (LCA) and determine the increase in serum albumin concentrations post-LCA transfusion. To describe the incidence and types of acute transfusion reactions (TRs) and associated outcome in dogs presenting to a veterinary teaching hospital.

Design: Retrospective and descriptive study from 2009 to 2020.

Knowledge and attitudes towards surgical safety checklists: a survey of veterinary professionals.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and use of safe surgical checklists (SSCs) and surgical safety practices (SSPs) in different sectors of veterinary medicine.

Sample: 1,235 small animal veterinarians who perform surgery in the United States and Canada.

Procedures: An online survey was distributed to veterinarians through social media platforms, specialty listservs, and the Veterinary Information Network.

Laboratory Testing in Transfusion Medicine.

Canine and feline transfusions are life-saving procedures that have become increasingly common in veterinary medicine. Laboratory testing plays a vital role in transfusion medicine, particularly in the prevention and diagnosis of transfusion reactions. Laboratory tests should be used to screen donors for their general health and for the presence of any blood-borne pathogens.

Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study.

Objectives: The relationship between blood group antigens and disease has been studied in humans. Blood types have been associated with both decreased and increased rates of various infections. In addition, blood group expression has been shown to vary with some cancers and gastrointestinal diseases.

Medical errors: Experiences, attitudes and perspectives of incoming and outgoing final-year veterinary students in the USA.

Background: Medical errors have an impact on veterinary patient safety. Studies in human medicine suggest that students can help prevent medical errors. However, there are no studies that address the role of veterinary students in patient safety.

The influence of leukoreduction on the acute transfusion-related complication rate in 455 dogs receiving 730 packed RBCs: 2014-2017.

Objective: To investigate the influence of prestorage leukoreduction of packed RBCs (pRBCs) on acute transfusion-related complication rate in dogs.

Setting: Two private referral hospitals.

Design: Retrospective case study.

Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS). Part 1: Definitions and clinical signs.

Objective: To use a systematic, evidence-based consensus process to develop definitions for transfusion reactions in dogs and cats.

Design: Evidence evaluation of the literature was carried out for identified transfusion reaction types in dogs and cats. Reaction definitions were generated based on synthesis of human and veterinary literature.

Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) transfusion reaction small animal consensus statement (TRACS). Part 3: Diagnosis and treatment.

Objective: To systematically review available evidence to develop guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of transfusion-associated reactions in dogs and cats.

Design: Standardized and systemic evaluation of the literature (identified through Medline via PubMed and Google Scholar searches) was carried out for identified transfusion reaction types in dogs and cats. The available evidence was evaluated using PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) questions generated for each reaction type.

Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS) Part 2: Prevention and monitoring.

Objective: To systematically review available evidence to develop guidelines for the prevention of transfusion reactions and monitoring of transfusion administration in dogs and cats.

Design: Evidence evaluation of the literature (identified through Medline searches through Pubmed and Google Scholar searches) was carried out for identified transfusion reaction types in dogs and cats. Evidence was evaluated using PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) questions generated for each reaction type.

Retrospective evaluation of urinary indwelling catheter type in cats with urethral obstruction (January 2014 to December 2014): 91 cases.

Objective: To investigate the influence of urinary catheter type on recurrence rate (rUO) in cats with urethral obstruction.

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Two private referral hospitals.

Retrospective evaluation of the indications, safety and effects of fresh frozen plasma transfusions in 36 cats (2014-2018).

Objectives: The goals of this study were to classify the indications, risks, effects on coagulation times and outcomes of cats receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP) transfusions in clinical practice.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of FFP transfusions administered in two referral hospitals from 2014 to 2018. Transfusion administration forms and medical records were reviewed.

Initial treatment factors associated with feline urethral obstruction recurrence rate: 192 cases (2004-2010).

Objective: To evaluate the association of treatment factors during initial urinary catheterization (IUC) of cats with recurrence of urethral obstruction at 24 hours and 30 days after catheter removal.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 192 male cats with urethral obstruction that were treated at an emergency and specialty center from 2004 through 2010.

Use of fresh platelet concentrate or lyophilized platelets in thrombocytopenic dogs with clinical signs of hemorrhage: a preliminary trial in 37 dogs.

Objective: To examine the safety and feasibility of using lyophilized platelets (LYO) and fresh platelet concentrate (FRESH) in bleeding thrombocytopenic dogs.

Design: Preliminary prospective randomized clinical trial.

Setting: Two private referral centers and 3 university teaching hospitals.