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*previous bleeding episodes (e.g. following spaying or castration) which might indicate a coagulation factor deficiency,

*previous bleeding episodes (e.g. following spaying or castration) which might indicate a coagulation factor deficiency,

*recent use of medications which could cause platelet function disorders, vitamin K malabsorption or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.

*recent use of medications which could cause platelet function disorders, vitamin K malabsorption or immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.

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|q2=What diagnostic tests are indicated?

|q2=What diagnostic tests are indicated?

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Thoracic radiographs are indicated to determine the source of the hemoptysis.

Thoracic radiographs are indicated to determine the source of the hemoptysis.

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|q3=Your initial diagnostic tests reveal an ACT of 3 minutes and a normal platelet estimate. What initial treatment would you implement?

|q3=Your initial diagnostic tests reveal an ACT of 3 minutes and a normal platelet estimate. What initial treatment would you implement?

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Treatment should consist of vitamin K1 therapy (loading dose of 5 mg/kg s/c then 2.5 mg/kg/day p/o), plus supportive care including oxygen supplementation if tachypneic or dyspneic, and whole blood or plasma

Treatment should consist of vitamin K1 therapy (loading dose of 5 mg/kg s/c then 2.5 mg/kg/day p/o), plus supportive care including oxygen supplementation if tachypneic or dyspneic, and whole blood or plasma

replacement if indicated.

replacement if indicated.

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|l3=Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity

 

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