title: Preoperative evaluation and management of the emergency surgical small animal patient.
abstract: The initial management and stabilization of the emergency surgical patient is challenging. A consistent systematic evaluation of the four major body systems, determination of the underlying cause, and aggressive stabilization before surgery can optimize the outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. resyring@vet.upenn.edu
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Syring
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Drobatz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary*; D012769:Shock / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary