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Haematology is the most sensitive indicator or ‘deviation from health’ and therefore is an important part of the pre-anaesthetic evaluation in dogs and cats. We will cover the key aspects and warning signs that could impact anaesthesia with the goal of ensuring optimal outcomes in surgical patients.
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Agenda
  • Complete haematology is an important component of pre-anaesthetic evaluation.
  • Reticulocyte number and quality provide valuable information when evaluating anaemic and non-anaemic patients.
  • A 6-part white blood cell differential is critical in identifying systemic inflammation/infection or stress.
  • Platelet number and function should be accurately determined in all patients undergoing anaesthesia to avoid bleeding complications.
  • Haematology should be evaluated with serum biochemistries and urinalysis to provide the most thorough pre-anaesthetic assessment.
Presenters
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Bill Saxon
DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC. Field Medical Specialist
Dr. Saxon received his DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1986. He completed his internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City followed by residencies at the Animal Medical Center and University of Pennsylvania and is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the American College of Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.

He practiced in the San Francisco area and has also owned an intensive care unit in Washington DC. He has published on burn injury, the acute abdomen, feline cardiomyopathy, drug toxicities and is a coauthor of the Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. He has been with IDEXX since 1997 internal medicine consultant, field medical specialist and as a speaker at regional, national, and international conferences.
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Ketheren Thorn
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