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Do Mouth Gags Belong in the Bin? Rethinking Oral Gags in Feline Anaesthesia
When it comes to feline anaesthesia, even small decisions can have serious consequences. This week, I was performing endoscopy on a cat and found myself second-guessing the mouth gag that had been placed. It wasn’t a spring-loaded gag, the type we’ve all been warned about, but even still, I worried that the cat’s mouth was being held open too wide. It reminded me of a topic that continues to generate important discussion: Should we be using mouth gags in cats at all?
Furosemide CRIs for Acute Congestive Heart Failure: Protocols, Pitfalls, and Practical Advice
When faced with acute congestive heart failure (CHF), especially in patients with severe pulmonary oedema, clinicians often debate the best diuretic strategy. Is a continuous rate infusion (CRI) of furosemide superior to intermittent boluses? What doses should we be using? And when is it time to switch to oral therapy? Let’s explore these questions in light of clinical experience and published evidence.
