Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat recovers after cardiac arrest caused by low blood sugar
By McDermott, Fergal M & Lewis, Kerrie A·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation following cardiac arrest in a hypoglycemic cat.
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Plain-English summary
A hypothermic cat went into cardiac arrest due to low blood sugar and was successfully revived by the veterinary team. After the emergency treatment, the cat initially couldn't see or walk, but within four days, it was able to walk again, although it still had vision loss. The treatment included medications to help with seizures and to manage its breathing. The cat's recovery was likely aided by its low body temperature, which may have helped protect its brain during the crisis.
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Abstract
This case highlights the successful recovery to discharge of a hypothermic cat in cardiac arrest, with minimal lasting clinical signs. Immediately after resuscitation, the cat was blind and non-ambulatory paraparetic. Within 4 days, the cat became fully ambulatory, but vision loss remains. We believe that the cat's hypothermia likely contributed to this successful outcome. Other factors which may have played a role in the cat's recovery were the administration of mannitol and anti-seizure medications. Key clinical message: We share learning points regarding re-warming rates for hypothermic patients and the use of Doxapram for stimulation of the central respiratory center.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32020934/