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

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

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

To evaluate the current role of cryoprecipitate in human and canine transfusion medicine.

To characterize the size and procoagulant activity of extracellular vesicles (EV) that accumulate in canine packed red blood cells (pRBCs) over time and the effect of leukocyte reduction on these characteristics.

To compare the efficacy of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) with cryopoor plasma (CPP) to treat vitamin K–dependent factor deficiency in a canine in vitro setting.

To determine the hemostatic potential of canine chilled whole blood maintained at clinically relevant storage conditions.

To compare effects of 2 IM sedation protocols, alfaxalone‐butorphanol (AB) versus dexmedetomidine‐butorphanol (DB), on echocardiographic (ECHO) variables in cats following sedation and blood donation.

To describe a population of dogs receiving canine plasma products (PP), report the incidence of transfusion reactions (TR), and to identify whether this is higher when non–type‐matched plasma is administered.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the biochemical and blood gas alterations of whole blood of buffaloes that was stored in citrate–phosphate–dextrose with adenine (CPDA‐1) and CPD/SAG‐M blood bags for 42 days.

To describe the clinical presentation, clinical course, and management of a dog with thyroid storm (TS) secondary to a functional thyroid carcinoma.

To evaluate clinicopathological prognostic indicators associated with survival based on hematology and serum biochemistry profile findings at presentation of dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis (CPE). Secondary objectives were to describe the signalment, history, physical examination findings, and progression of disease while in hospital and correlate them to survival.

To evaluate the use of enteral and parenteral nutrition in a population of mechanically ventilated cats and dogs, identify factors associated with implementation of nutrition, and assess the frequency of nutritional support within 72 hours of absent caloric intake.

To report the outcome of treatment of uncomplicated allergic reactions in dogs with diphenhydramine vs diphenhydramine plus glucocorticoid and to determine the incidence rate of uncomplicated allergic reactions

Objective: To evaluate the effect of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 130/0.4, compared with a Hartmann's solution control (CRYST), on urine biomarkers of acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs prescribed a fluid bolus.

To determine whether ease of access to thoracic structures for performing open‐chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OC‐CPR) differed between fourth and fifth intercostal space (ICS) left lateral thoracotomies in dogs, and to determine if “shingling” improved access for OC‐CPR manipulations.

To determine the effect and safety of IV lipid emulsion in rabbits with acute ivermectin toxicosis.

To determine whether admission venous plasma lactate concentration, serially calculated lactate variables, or the Acute Patient Physiologic and Laboratory Evaluation (APPLEfast) score could discriminate hospital survivors from non‐survivors in dogs presenting to the emergency department with clinical signs of shock.

To describe a case of the successful management of hypernatremia and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome secondary to joint supplement toxicity in a dog.

To calculate risk differences of traditional laundry detergents as compared to pods, describe clinical signs expected from exposure, and outline commonly employed treatment options.

To describe a novel technique for paraesophageal abscess drainage in a dog.

To evaluate characteristics of septic shock patients treated with hydrocortisone (HC) due to suspicion of critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) as compared to septic shock patients without suspicion of CIRCI.

To compare the safety and efficacy of pericardial catheter placement with needle pericardiocentesis in dogs with pericardial effusion (PE)

To evaluate criteria used for diagnosis of ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) in dogs and to determine whether appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy affects outcome.

To describe the semiquantitative acid–base status of dogs with untreated naturally occurring typical hypoadrenocorticism and to compare this to the status determined by traditional acid–base analysis.

To describe a case of suspected hepatotoxicity in a dog secondary to administration of trazodone.

To describe the clinical course, treatment, and outcome of 5 dogs following ingestion of toxic Amanita spp. mushrooms containing amatoxins using an adapted version of the Santa Cruz protocol developed for people.

To describe patient characteristics of dogs with septic shock, investigate markers of disease severity, and assess treatment impact on outcome.

To examine factors that impact veterinarians’ decisions to pursue a career in, or remain working in emergency medicine.

To determine if platelet additive solutions (PAS) decrease the occurrence and degree of platelet storage lesions, maintain platelet function, and extend storage time in vitro beyond 5 days at 22°C when compared to platelets stored in plasma only.

The optimal dosage regimen of gentamicin in horses is still under investigation. The objectives of this study were to determine gentamicin plasma concentrations in hospitalized horses treated with 10 mg/kg gentamicin (IV, q 24 h) and to determine whether a plasma concentration to minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ratio of 10:1 is reached for equine pathogens using this dose.

To describe the use of therapeutic membrane‐based plasma exchange (TPE) for treatment of clinical signs associated with suspected acquired myasthenia gravis (MG) in 3 dogs.

To assess whether the clinical approach to CPR has changed following the publication of the Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) guidelines in 2012.

To quantify the noise levels in a veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ascertain how they compare to current recommendations in the human literature.

To determine the accuracy of lung ultrasound (LUS) using the Veterinary Bedside Lung Ultrasound Examination (VetBLUE) protocol and 3‐view thoracic radiographs (TXR) compared to thoracic computed tomography (TCT) for diagnosing the presence and quantification of pulmonary contusions (PC).

To determine an abdominal pressure cutoff value for intra‐abdominal hypertension (IAH) in the horse and characterize IAH in horses with acute colic.

To evaluate the effect of changes in intraabdominal pressure (IAP) on central venous pressure (CVP) in normal horses.

To evaluate the effect of changes in intra‐abdominal pressure (IAP) on medial saphenous venous pressure (MSVP) and hemodynamics in normal horses.

To evaluate the difference in the rectal‐interdigital temperature gradient (RITG) between dogs that were presented to an emergency room with clinical signs of shock compared to those without signs of shock, and if this gradient can be used as a diagnostic marker for shock.

To evaluate the use of the caudal vena cava collapsibility index (CVCCI) as a predictor of fluid responsiveness in hospitalized, critically ill dogs with hemodynamic or tissue perfusion abnormalities.

To evaluate the efficacy of IV magnesium sulfate in decreasing the number of ventricular ectopic beats or convert ventricular tachyarrhythmia to sinus rhythm in dogs.

To document the clinical and clinicopathological changes in cats presenting with vehicular trauma (VT) and to determine whether the calculated animal trauma triage (ATT) score was associated with any clinicopathological abnormalities.

To describe the clinicopathological characteristics of dogs that develop acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to pit viper envenomation, and to describe the association between development of AKI and clinical course and outcome.

To calculate and compare shock index (SI) in healthy dogs and vehicular trauma dogs (VT), determine the prognostic value of SI in VT dogs, and to assess the correlation between SI and the animal trauma triage score, modified Glasgow Coma Scale score, and lactate in VT dogs.

To describe 2 cases of boomslang (Dispholidus typus) envenomation in dogs, with thromboelastographic evaluation performed both pre‐ and postadministration of monovalent antivenom, and to contrast the clinical application of thromboelastography (TEG) with that of conventional coagulation testing in 1 of these cases for monitoring coagulation status in dogs suffering from such envenomation.

Mechanical ventilation is frequently performed in small animal critical care medicine with well‐documented survival data; quality of life in these patients following discharge from hospital is unknown.

To estimate the frequency and amount of free peritoneal fluid in juvenile and adult dogs using the abdominal focused assessment with sonography for trauma (AFAST) abdominal fluid scoring system.

To evaluate which rapid blood administration technique causes the least iatrogenic hemolysis in canine packed red blood cells (pRBCs) as determined by plasma free hemoglobin (fHb) and percent hemolysis (% hemolysis).

To evaluate the frequency of clinical signs, dose ingested, and outcome in a large group of dogs with bromethalin ingestion.

To compare the percent recovery of regular insulin prepared for administration as a continuous rate infusion (CRI) using 2 different concentrations, 3 and 45 U in 250 mL 0.9% saline.

This study aims to identify the correlation between bispectral index (BIS) value and modified Glasgow Coma Scale (MGCS) score in dogs with altered level of consciousness (ALOC).

To assess key presenting signs in dogs following Vitis vinifera fruit (VVF) ingestion (grapes, raisins, currants, and sultanas), outcome, and the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI).

To describe a complex case involving the management of a dog with von Willebrand disease (vWD), active ehrlichiosis infection, nonregenerative anemia, and blood type incompatibility related to the Dal antigen.

To compare the PCV at several timepoints following packed red blood cell (pRBC) administration to anemic dogs and to assess if underlying cause of anemia or regenerative status significantly affects these measurements.

To describe the clinical features, clinicopathological features, treatment, and outcome of dogs presented for albuterol exposure.

To evaluate a panel of coagulation assays for their potential utility in rivaroxaban monitoring as alternatives to the rivaroxaban‐specific anti‐Xa activity (RIVA).

To describe the unique complication of hemoperitoneum associated with anaphylaxis.

Rivaroxaban is a new anticoagulant option for dogs, yet its reported oral bioavailability is as low as 60%. The objective of this study was to examine the influence of feeding and gastroprotectant medications on the bioactivity (anti‐Xa activity) of rivaroxaban in healthy dogs.

To evaluate the effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 (HES) and a polyionic isotonic crystalloid (CRYS) on standard coagulation tests and rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum (SHP).

To investigate associations among care errors, staffing, and workload in small animal ICUs.