Hematologic emergencies.
The most common life-threatening hematologic emergencies include hemorrhage and severe anemia. Successful treatment of these conditions depends on the emergency veterinarian having a thorough understanding of the possible etiologies of these conditions, and a systematic approach to diagnosis and therapy. Use of blood component therapy can be a life-saving technique in these patients. The goal of this article is to familiarize the emergency veterinarian with a systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic emergencies.
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Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
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D000740:Anemia / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary