Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated with surgery for fluid around the heart and recovery
By McGaughey, Laura·Published in The Veterinary Nurse·2017·Undergraduate student studying Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Case report on surgical management of a pericardial effusion and subsequent pericardectomy
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old female Labrador Retriever was brought to the emergency vet for a recurring fluid buildup around her heart, known as pericardial effusion. After a procedure to drain the fluid, the vet performed surgery to remove part of the pericardium (the heart's outer layer). The dog received careful nursing care after the surgery, including monitoring her pain and managing tubes for drainage. She recovered well and was able to go home just four days later.
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Abstract
A 7-year-old, neutered, female Labrador Retriever was admitted as an emergency referral on the diagnosis of a recurrent pericardial effusion. Following a pericardiocentesis, a subtotal pericardectomy was consequently performed. Nursing care for this patient was focused on the post-operative monitoring including the maintenance of the thoracostomy tube, indwelling urinary catheter, arterial catheter and continual assessment of the analgesia protocol. The patient subsequently recovered well and was discharged 4 days post operation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2017.8.1.45