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Welcome to our monthly VetLit Clinical Publication update, where Dr Simon Cook, founder of VetLit.org, provides an overview and update on recently released studies from a wide range of veterinary publications.
There are some great topics for discussion here in your own journal clubs.
In this study, cats with UO and hyperkalaemia (median 9 mmol/L) were randomised to receive fluids + calcium, or fluids + calcium + one intervention aimed at reducing hyperkalaemia (insulin + dextrose, terbutaline or bicarbonate) over the first 4 hours, while addressing the obstruction directly.
No significant differences were detected in the change in potassium (or creatinine) measured at a fixed time point (+ 4 hours) between groups, and all 34 cats survived to discharge.
Maybe these extra interventions aren’t what you think..!
Simon graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 with degrees in veterinary science and veterinary pathogenesis. After a rotating internship at the Royal Veterinary College and two years in a busy 24 hour small animal hospital, he completed a residency in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College. He is currently a senior lecturer in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College, London. Clinical and research interests combined include immunomodulation, cardiovascular monitoring, patient side ultrasonography and aspiration pneumonia. VetLit.org is his passion project, making literature more accessible to anyone and everyone.
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