title: Critical Care of Pet Birds.
abstract: Successful care of the critical pet bird patient is dependent on preparation and planning and begins with the veterinarian and hospital staff. An understanding of avian physiology and pathophysiology is key. Physical preparation of the hospital or clinic includes proper equipment and understanding of the procedures necessary to provide therapeutic and supportive care to the avian patient. An overview of patient intake and assessment, intensive care environment, and fluid therapy is included.
authors.affiliation: Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, Inc, San Diego, CA, USA. Electronic address: drexotic@aol.com.
authors.forename: Jeffrey Rowe
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Jenkins
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000068881:Animals, Exotic; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D001717:Birds; D003422:Critical Care; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine
keywords: Avian; Critical care; Fluid therapy; Shock; Trauma; Triage