Arterial vs. Venous Blood: What Matters in veterinary CPR?

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If you're new to my channel, I am Igor Yankin, a small animal emergency and critical care specialist based in Texas.

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Join Dr. Igor Yankin as he explores the role of point of care blood work during CPR in dogs. Learn about the differences between arterial and venous blood gas values and their clinical significance. The video discusses a study published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care involving 24 dogs and investigates whether venous blood can be a substitute for arterial blood in CPR. Discover how statistically significant differences may not always lead to changes in clinical practice and how venous blood tests can simplify CPR procedures. Tune in for valuable insights into the use of blood gas values and the implications for veterinary CPR.
00:00 Introduction to VETEMCRIT Academy
00:08 Exploring Point of Care Blood Work During CPR
01:01 Study Overview and Methodology
02:27 Key Findings from the Study
03:00 Statistical vs. Clinical Significance
05:24 Implications for Clinical Practice
06:08 Conclusion and Further Research

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