OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS) Part 2: Prevention and monitoring	27
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) Transfusion Reaction Small Animal Consensus Statement (TRACS). Part 1: Definitions and clinical signs	24
High‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in 22 dogs requiring oxygen support escalation	18
Diagnosis of pulmonary contusions with point‐of‐care lung ultrasonography and thoracic radiography compared to thoracic computed tomography in dogs with motor vehicle trauma: 29 cases (2017‐2018)	17
Anaphylaxis‐related hemoperitoneum in 11 dogs	17
Caudal vena cava collapsibility index as a tool to predict fluid responsiveness in dogs	16
Cataloguing the response by emergency veterinary hospitals during the COVID‐19 pandemic via weekly surveys	16
Retrospective investigation of the neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio in dogs with pneumonia: 49 cases (2011–2016)	13
Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (AVHTM) transfusion reaction small animal consensus statement (TRACS). Part 3: Diagnosis and treatment	13
The evolving response by emergency veterinary hospitals during the COVID‐19 pandemic	13
The expected frequency and amount of free peritoneal fluid estimated using the abdominal FAST‐applied abdominal fluid scores in healthy adult and juvenile dogs	13
Clinical features and outcome of septic shock in dogs: 37 Cases (2008‐2015)	12
Preliminary evaluation of the use of high‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy during recovery from general anesthesia in dogs with obstructive upper airway breathing	11
Prospective randomized controlled blinded clinical trial evaluating biomarkers of acute kidney injury following 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 or Hartmann's solution in dogs	11
Focused cardiac ultrasound and point‐of‐care NT‐proBNP assay in the emergency room for differentiation of cardiac and noncardiac causes of respiratory distress in cats	11
The influence of packed cell volume versus plasma proteins on thromboelastographic variables in canine blood	10
Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic biomarker in puppies with acute diarrhea	9
Delayed type III hypersensitivity reaction with acute kidney injury in two dogs following administration of concentrated human albumin during treatment for hypoalbuminemia secondary to septic peritoni	9
Indications for use and complications associated with canine plasma products in 170 patients	9
A prospective randomized open‐label trial on the comparative effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 versus polyionic isotonic crystalloids on coagulation parameters in dogs with spontaneous hemoper	9
Ketamine‐dexmedetomidine combination and controlled mild hypothermia for the treatment of long‐lasting and super‐refractory status epilepticus in 3 dogs suffering from idiopathic epilepsy	8
Pathophysiology of hemorrhagic shock	8
2022 Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE) Domain 1‐ Defining populations at risk	8
Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of plasma lactate concentration and serial lactate measurements in dogs and cats presented to the emergency room (January 2012 – December 2016): 4863	8
Prospective, controlled, blinded, randomized crossover trial evaluating the effect of maropitant versus ondansetron on inhibiting tranexamic acid‐evoked emesis	7

Prognostic indicators at presentation for canine parvoviral enteritis: 322 cases (2001‐2018)	7
Efficacy of a single session in‐series hemoperfusion and hemodialysis in the management of carprofen overdose in two dogs	7
Shock index is associated with mortality in canine vehicular trauma patients	7
Clinical recovery of 5 dogs from amatoxin mushroom poisoning using an adapted Santa Cruz protocol for people	7
A multicenter observational study investigating care errors, staffing levels, and workload in small animal intensive care units	6
Use of esmolol for control of tachycardia in 28 dogs and cats (2003–2020)	6
Clinical and clinicopathological characteristics, treatment, and outcome for dogs and cats with confirmed foxtail foreign body lesions: 791 cases (2009–2018)	6
Evaluation of point‐of‐care coagulation tests as alternatives to anti‐Xa activity for monitoring the anticoagulant effects of rivaroxaban in healthy dogs	6
Extracorporeal blood purification in acutely intoxicated veterinary patients: A multicenter retrospective study (2011–2018): 54 cases	6
Acute nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis in a Greyhound after albuterol toxicosis	6
Characteristics of arterial catheter use and related complications in dogs and cats in an intensive care unit	6
Clinical evaluation of hyperimmune plasma for treatment of dogs with naturally occurring parvoviral enteritis	6
Comparative evaluation of clinical findings and prognostic outcome parameters in hospitalized, critically ill neonatal foals and crias	6
The shortage of veterinarians in emergency practice: A survey and analysis	6
Retrospective evaluation of albuterol inhalant exposure in dogs: 36 cases (2007–2017)	6
Retrospective evaluation of fresh frozen plasma use in 121 cats: 2009–2016	6
Therapeutic plasma exchange as adjunct therapy in 3 dogs with myasthenia gravis and myasthenia‐like syndrome	6
Comparison of trauma sustained by civilian dogs and deployed military working dogs	6
Prospective evaluation of plasma lactate parameters for prognosticating dogs with shock	5
Preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of intravenous magnesium sulfate for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias in 16 dogs	5
Acute hemolytic reaction due to A‐B mismatched transfusion in a cat with transient AB blood type	5
Development of a veterinary trauma score (VetCOT) in canine trauma patients with performance evaluation and comparison to the animal trauma triage score: A VetCOT registry study	5
Red cell distribution width is a predictor of all‐cause mortality in hospitalized dogs	5
The effects of additive solutions on the development of storage lesions in stored canine platelet concentrates	5
The prognostic value of admission point‐of‐care testing and modified Glasgow Coma Scale score in dogs and cats with traumatic brain injuries (2007–2010): 212 cases	5
Semiquantitative acid–base analysis in dogs with typical hypoadrenocorticism	5
Retrospective evaluation of the utility of blood cultures in dogs (2009–2018): 45 cases	5
Etiology and prognosis for dogs with abnormal blood glucose concentrations evaluated in an emergency room	5
Evaluation of the effects of helmet continuous positive airway pressure on laryngeal size in dogs anesthetized with propofol and fentanyl using computed tomography	5
Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of quick sequential organ failure assessment scores in dogs with surgically treated sepsis (2011‐2018): 204 cases	5
Acute kidney injury in dogs following ingestion of cream of tartar and tamarinds and the connection to tartaric acid as the proposed toxic principle in grapes and raisins	5
Burnout symptoms and workplace satisfaction among veterinary emergency care providers	5
Suspected hemolytic anemia secondary to acute zinc toxicity after ingestion of “max strength” (zinc oxide) diaper rash cream	5
Retrospective evaluation of red blood cell distribution width as a prognostic factor in critically ill dogs (December 2016 to April 2017): 127 cas	4
Body surface area calculation for dogs and cats using LiDCO and PICCO monitors	4
Assessment of the impact of age and of blood‐derived inflammatory markers in horses with colitis	4
Comment on the response by emergency veterinary hospitals during the COVID‐19 pandemic	4
Successful management of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia using defibrillation and intravenous amiodarone therapy in a cat	4
Spontaneous abdominal effusion in dogs with presumed anaphylaxis	4
Pathophysiology of intraabdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome and relevance to veterinary critical care	4
Audit of the provision of nutritional support to mechanically ventilated dogs and cats	4
Stability of ex vivo coagulation factor activity in never‐frozen and thawed refrigerated canine plasma stored for 42 days	4
Retrospective evaluation of acute salbutamol (albuterol) exposure in dogs: 501 cases	4
Gentamicin plasma concentrations in hospitalized horses and retrospective minimal inhibitory concentrations of gram‐negative equine pathogens	4
A novel insertion technique for urinary catheters in female dogs with the use of a guidewire	4
Development of a veterinary emergency open standard competency framework using a competency‐based model of medical education	4
Collection and administration of blood products in horses: Transfusion indications, materials, methods, complications, donor selection, and blood testing	4
Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006–2017): 49 dogs	4
Equine inflammatory response to abdominal surgery in the absence of gastrointestinal disease	4
Retrospective evaluation of Vitis vinifera ingestion in dogs presented to emergency clinics in the UK (2012–2016): 606 Cases	4

Glargine versus regular insulin protocol in feline diabetic ketoacidosis	3
Prospective evaluation of novel biomarkers of acute kidney injury in dogs following cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass	3
In vitro iatrogenic hemolysis of canine packed red blood cells during various rapid transfusion techniques	3
Suspected hepatotoxicity secondary to trazodone therapy in a dog	3
Retrospective evaluation of the use of quick Sepsis‐related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) as predictor of mortality and length of hospitalization in dogs with pyometra (2013‐2019): 52 cases	3
Retrospective evaluation of the use of hydrocortisone for treatment of suspected critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in dogs with septic shock (2010–2017): 47 cases	3
Letter to the editor: A tool for calculating VetCOT score	3
Comparison of healthy blood donor Greyhounds and non‐Greyhounds using a novel point‐of‐care viscoelastic coagulometer	3
Development of a tension pneumomediastinum during mechanical ventilation of a young Irish Wolfhound	3
Red cell distribution width, illness severity, and all‐cause mortality in dogs admitted to the ICU	3
Dal‐induced red blood cell incompatibilities in a Doberman Pinscher with von Willebrand factor deficiency and ehrlichiosis	3
Use of vasopressors for treatment of vasodilatory hypotension in dogs and cats by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care	3
The clinical utility of neostigmine administration in the diagnosis of acquired myasthenia gravis	3
Retrospective evaluation of cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation in hospitalized birds: 41 cases (2006–2019)	3
Differences in the clinical practice of small animal CPR before and after the release of the RECOVER guidelines: Results from two electronic surveys (2008 and 2017) in the United States and Canada	3
Indications and outcome associated with positive‐pressure ventilation in dogs and cats: 127 cases	3
Successful treatment of ivermectin overdose in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) using gastric lavage and intravenous lipid emulsion	3
Effects of storage and leukocyte reduction on the concentration and procoagulant activity of extracellular vesicles in canine packed red cells	3
Thromboelastographic evaluation of 2 dogs with boomslang (Dispholidus typus) envenomation	3
Nonsurgical reduction of prolapsed colocolic intussusception in 2 puppies	3
Hemostatic capacity of canine chilled whole blood over time	3
Correlation between bispectral index value and modified Glasgow Coma Scale score in dogs with altered level of consciousness	3
Noise levels in an academic veterinary intensive care unit	3
Identification of ventilator‐associated pneumonia in dogs and evaluation of empiric antimicrobial therapy: 13 cases (2012–2016)	3
Comparison of a commercial immunochromatographic strip crossmatch kit and standard laboratory crossmatch methods for blood transfusion compatibility in dogs	3
The pathophysiology of uncontrolled hemorrhage in horses	3
Clinical features, outcome, and illness severity scoring in 32 dogs with urosepsis (2017–2018)	3
Evaluation of the effects of hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) administration as a constant rate infusion on plasma colloid osmotic pressure in hypoabluminemic dogs	3
Interpreting abdominal fluid in colic horses: Understanding and applying peritoneal fluid evidence	3
The influence of feeding and gastroprotectant medications on the Factor Xa inhibitory activity of orally administered rivaroxaban in normal dogs	3
Comparing diagnostic findings and cost of whole body computed tomography to traditional diagnostic imaging in polytrauma patients	3
Seizure activity following atracurium continuous rate infusion in three mechanically ventilated juvenile dogs	3
Clinicopathological abnormalities associated with increased animal triage trauma score in cats presenting for vehicular trauma: 75 cases (1998–2009)	3
Centrifugal therapeutic plasma exchange in dogs with immune‐mediated hemolytic anemia (2016–2018): 7 cases	3
Standardized capillary refill time and relation to clinical parameters in hospitalized dogs	3
Retrospective analysis of the use of tranexamic acid in critically ill dogs and cats (2018–2019): 266 dogs and 28 cats	3
Hirudotherapy (medicinal leeches) for treatment of upper airway obstruction in a dog	3
Complications associated with long‐term positive‐pressure ventilation in dogs and cats: 67 cases	3
The wedge sign: A possible lung ultrasound sign for pulmonary thromboembolism	3
The role of cryoprecipitate in human and canine transfusion medicine	3