Critical.vet Editorial Team

Editorial Team

Evidence synthesis, clinical education, and editorial review

9 publications on Critical.vet

All Articles by Critical.vet Editorial Team

Sepsis4 min read

Lactate-Guided Resuscitation in Canine Septic Shock

A structured review of current evidence supporting serial lactate measurement as a resuscitation endpoint in dogs presenting with septic shock, with practical guidance on target thresholds and monitoring intervals.

Level ICanine
Mechanical Ventilation3 min read

Lung-Protective Ventilation Strategies in Feline Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A review of current evidence and clinical rationale for lung-protective ventilation in cats with ARDS, including tidal volume targets, PEEP selection, and oxygenation thresholds relevant to feline physiology.

Level IIFeline
Trauma3 min read

Trauma Triage Protocols for the Emergency Veterinarian

A consensus-informed guide to systematic trauma assessment and triage in the small animal emergency setting, covering primary survey structure, scoring systems, and initial stabilization priorities.

ConsensusCanineFeline
Fluid Therapy3 min read

Permissive Hypotension in Hemorrhagic Shock: Evidence and Clinical Application

An evidence-based review of permissive hypotension as a resuscitation strategy in actively hemorrhaging small animal patients, including target blood pressure thresholds, contraindications, and transition to definitive hemorrhage control.

Level IICanine
Toxicology3 min read

Xylitol Toxicosis in Dogs: Recognition, Severity Stratification, and Management

A practical clinical guide to xylitol ingestion in dogs, covering the mechanism of dose-dependent hepatotoxicity and hypoglycemia, severity classification, monitoring protocols, and supportive care strategies.

Level IIICanine
Sepsis2 min read

Recognition and Emergency Management of Anaphylaxis in Small Animal Patients

A clinical overview of anaphylaxis pathophysiology, rapid recognition, and evidence-based emergency management in dogs and cats, with emphasis on epinephrine as the primary intervention.

ConsensusCanineFeline