Canine immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
| Autor: | Susan Holt, Isabell Riley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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040301 veterinary sciences
Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia business.industry Common disease 05 social sciences 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences 0403 veterinary science Veterinary nursing Immunology Medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Platelet 050102 behavioral science & comparative psychology business |
| Zdroj: | The Veterinary Nurse. 10:264-269 |
| ISSN: | 2052-2959 2044-0065 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/vetn.2019.10.5.264 |
| Popis: | Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) is a common disease in dogs. Primary IMT is idiopathic, while secondary IMT can result from a variety of infectious agents or some treatments. Symptoms may include lethargy, anorexia and mild pyrexia, together with a low platelet count and associated bleeding disorders. Prognosis is generally positive, but reduced with presence of melena or raised blood urea nitrogen. Treatment will include some form of immunosuppressive therapy, such as prednisolone, which can have multiple side effects. Nursing the IMT patient will aim at monitoring and reducing spontaneous haemorrhage and managing treatment side effects. To ensure owner understanding and compliance, it is vital to discuss these side effects and any appropriate home adjustments so an achievable plan can be developed for home care. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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