Assessment and treatment of central nervous system abnormalities in the emergency patient

Rebecca S Syring

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.007

Assessment and treatment of central nervous system abnormalities in the emergency patient

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2005 Mar;35(2):343-58, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.007.

Author

Rebecca S Syring¹

Affiliation

¹ Section of Critical Care, Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ryan Veterinary Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. resyring@vet.upenn.edu

PMID: 15698914
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2004.10.007

Abstract

Disease of or injury to the central nervous system is a common rea-son for hospital admission on an emergency basis in veterinary medicine. Head injuries, seizures, and diseases that lead to intra-cranial hypertension frequently result in significant alteration of neurologic function. A thorough understanding of the pathophysiologic disturbances that occur during these conditions is para-mount for providing stabilizing emergent care. A detailed approach that focuses on meticulous physical evaluation, provision of timely and optimal stabilizing treatment, and continued monitoring can aid in improving outcomes in animals with signs and symptoms of neurologic disease or injury.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Brain Injuries / diagnosis
Brain Injuries / therapy
Brain Injuries / veterinary*
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
Cat Diseases / pathology
Cat Diseases / therapy*
Cats
Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
Central Nervous System Diseases / therapy
Central Nervous System Diseases / veterinary*
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
Dog Diseases / pathology
Dog Diseases / therapy*
Dogs
Emergency Treatment / veterinary
Neurologic Examination / veterinary