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Shorter-form clinical commentary, journal club discussions, and case-based education from our editorial contributors.
- Sepsis
What the 2024 Surviving Sepsis Update Means for Veterinary Practice
A critical appraisal of the latest human sepsis guideline updates and their translational relevance for small animal emergency clinicians managing septic shock.
By Critical.vet Editorial Team
- Fluid Therapy
Journal Club: Crystalloids vs. Colloids in Septic Shock — Does the Debate Still Matter?
A journal club discussion of the CRISTAL and CHEST trials, their implications for veterinary fluid selection, and why the crystalloid-first approach remains defensible in small animal emergency practice.
By Critical.vet Editorial Team
- Trauma
Case Discussion: Severe Heatstroke in a Brachycephalic Dog — Protocol and Pitfalls
A de-identified case presentation of a French Bulldog with severe heatstroke illustrating the management of hyperthermia, coagulopathy, and multiorgan dysfunction, with discussion of common management errors.
By Critical.vet Editorial Team