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Curated guidelines, scoring instruments, reference cards, and external tools to support evidence-based veterinary emergency practice.

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Guideline

RECOVER CPR Guidelines (2024 Update)

The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation consensus guidelines for small animal cardiopulmonary resuscitation, covering BLS, ALS, and post-arrest care. Essential reference for all emergency practitioners.

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Clinical Tool

IVAPM Validated Pain Scoring Scales

Validated composite pain scoring instruments for dogs and cats from the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, including the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (Short Form) and the Feline Grimace Scale.

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Guideline

RECOVER CPR Guidelines (2024 Update)

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Guideline

WSAVA Global Vaccination Guidelines

World Small Animal Veterinary Association consensus guidelines on core and non-core vaccine selection, scheduling, and immunological principles. Relevant for emergency clinicians managing unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated patients.

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Reference Card

Veterinary Fluid Therapy Reference Card

A clinical reference covering fluid type selection, bolus dosing by species and indication, CRI calculation, maintenance requirements, and dehydration replacement formulas for dogs and cats.