abdominal

Question 1

peritoneal PCV >5%

Answer 1

significant intra-abdominal hemorrhage

Question 2

paired BG/LAC indicating septic peritonitis

Answer 2

bacteria NOM glucose and SPIT lactate

in the abdomen
BG will be 20-38 mg/dl less
LAC will be more than a 2pt difference

compared to blood

Question 3

indications of uroabdomen

Answer 3

fluid [K]: blood [K]
Dogs >1.4: 1
Cats >1.9: 1

fluid [creat]: blood [creat]
> 2:1