Potential Complications and Treatments of PGF2a in Veterinary Medicine
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What is the recommended dose of calcium gluconate for subcutaneous administration?

  • 50 mg/kg
  • 150 mg/kg
  • 10% solution
  • 22 mg/kg (correct)
  • What complication has been reported with subcutaneous administration of calcium gluconate?

  • Irritation and potential granuloma formation (correct)
  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Inadequate response to dystocia
  • What percentage of success rates for medical management of dystocia is indicated in the veterinary literature?

  • 10% to 30%
  • 20% to 40% (correct)
  • 80% to 90%
  • 50% to 70%
  • What is the recommended time range within which cesarean section should not be delayed if the response to medical management is poor?

    <p>4.5 to 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of dystocia?

    <p>Uterine inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered complete primary uterine inertia?

    <p>When there is evidence of progression into active labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause secondary uterine inertia?

    <p>Uterine torsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition does a dog expel some healthy fetuses but fails to deliver the remaining ones due to myometrial fatigue?

    <p>Primary partial uterine inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for severely ill animals in relation to PGF2a complications?

    <p>Ovariohysterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of eclampsia or puerperal tetany in periparturient animals?

    <p>Loss of calcium through lactation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identified as a significant factor in the development of periparturient hypocalcemia?

    <p>Increasing ratio of litter size to maternal body weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition accounts for approximately 23% of periparturient emergencies in one study?

    <p>Eclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended initial choice for fluid resuscitation in patients with septic shock undergoing ovariohysterectomy for pyometra?

    <p>Crystalloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be indicated if coagulation testing reveals prolonged clotting times in patients with pyometra?

    <p>Fresh-frozen plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided during manipulation of the uterus to prevent complications during ovariohysterectomy for pyometra?

    <p>Uterine laceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the uterine stump not be oversewn during ovariohysterectomy for pyometra?

    <p>To reduce the risk of abscessation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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