{"id":9336,"date":"2024-03-06T16:25:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9336"},"modified":"2024-03-06T16:25:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:25:01","slug":"what-happens-when-a-life-threatening-pet-emergency-comes-to-our-er","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-a-life-threatening-pet-emergency-comes-to-our-er\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When a Life-Threatening Pet Emergency Comes to Our ER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9338 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-34.png\" alt=\"The exterior three story building of Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota's ER &amp; Specialty Center in Oakdale, MN. \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-34.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-34-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, profuse bleeding, or any other life-threatening ailment, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>As an animal emergency hospital, we understand a pet emergency can be a very scary and overwhelming experience for pet parents \u2013 especially if this is their first time visiting a pet ER. To help better prepare pet parents for what to expect when their pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, Dr. Schader, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us on Facebook Live to walk through that process for dog and cat parents.<\/p>\n<p>You can watch the Facebook Live video replay (recorded in January of 2024) here or read a summary of the discussion below.<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234258747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234258747 BCX8\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234258747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234258747 BCX8\"> Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234258747 BCX8\">is information is for dogs and cats. Exotic pets have a separate set of protocols and procedures for life-threatening emergencies.<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"EOP SCXW234258747 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F1420706235509791%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Common Life-Threatening Scenarios<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22178923 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22178923 BCX8\">When a dog or cat comes to our ER with a life-threatening emergency, the cause is often one of the following scenarios:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW22178923 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A male cat that gets blocked (also known as a urethral <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/recognition-and-management-of-feline-idiopathic-cystitis-and-urinary-obstructions-in-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">obstruction<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or an FUO)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A hemoabdomen (when a pet is internally bleeding into its abdomen)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-pets-heart-health-five-most-common-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Congestive Heart Failure<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (CHF)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Respiratory distress<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Very common in smush-faced breeds like pugs, bulldogs, and Persian cats)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/summer-heat-risks-for-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Heat stroke<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (Common during the summer months)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exposure to toxins (including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/10-most-common-human-foods-that-are-toxic-to-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">human foods<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/cold-medicines-that-can-poison-your-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">medications<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/cold-medicines-that-can-poison-your-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">rodenticides<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/snail-and-slug-bait-toxicity-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pesticides<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/antifreeze-poisoning-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">antifreeze<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and toxic plants such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/save-a-cat-this-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">lilies<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Trauma (such as a pet that was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-dog-was-hit-by-a-car-what-should-i-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">hit by a car<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or a pet that was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/dark-side-of-dog-parks-bite-wounds-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bitten by a dog<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9341 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.png\" alt=\"The first floor lobby reception desk and chairs at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota's ER &amp; Specialty Center in Oakdale, MN.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164563588 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164563588 BCX8\">What Happens <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164563588 BCX8\">upon Arrival <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164563588 BCX8\">at the ER<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW164563588 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">Please keep in mind that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\"> not all life-threatening emergencies will require the same procedures discussed in this blog. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">hat being said, when<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">rush<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\"> into our ER with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\"> unstable<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">pet, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\">here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111989395 BCX8\"> what happens next:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111989395 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our front desk team will make an immediate assessment of your pet. If you called ahead of your arrival, we will be expecting you. If you need help transporting your pet into our hospital, we can bring a stretcher to your car to assist.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The front desk team member will also ask you for your pet\u2019s CPR code: negative or positive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understand that you will be separated from your pet, and your pet will be brought straight to the treatment area so a veterinary team of five to seven people can begin emergency procedures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will be escorted to an exam room and asked to complete a thorough history on your pet. You\u2019ll want to consider any pre-existing conditions \u2013 even if they happened ten years ago. Also think about potential toxin exposures (including medications.)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">While you wait in the exam room, we will provide you with medical updates as frequently as possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9343\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9343\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9343\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/8.png\" alt=\"Two photos: The first photo is of an emergency crash cart equipped with tools and devices needed to save a pet's life. The second photo is of members of our team completing a RESCUE training class to improve CPR skills. \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/8.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/8-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>The first photo is of an emergency &#8220;crash cart&#8221;. The second photo is of members of our team completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/recoverinitiative.org\/veterinary-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RECOVER<\/a> pet CPR training class.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201859295 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201859295 BCX8\">Understanding CPR <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201859295 BCX8\">Codes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW201859295 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">CPR, or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, is performed if your pet\u2019s heart has stopped and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">they have<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> stopped breathing. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">At our ER, e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">very pet parent is asked for a CPR code<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> (\u201cpositive\u201d or \u201cnegative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">\u201d) \u2013<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">but asking for the code<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">mean that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">we\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> going to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">immediately<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> jump to CPR<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">, or that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> necessary at the time that we ask<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">We just need to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">know<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\"> your wishes in case your pet\u2019s heart does stop.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29879285 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29879285 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CPR-positive code <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">means we will do chest compressions and place a breathing tube to try to revive your pet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CPR-negative code<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> means we will not do chest compressions or insert a breathing tube if your pet\u2019s heart stops. A CPR-negative code doesn\u2019t mean that we will let your pet suffer \u2013 other medical interventions may still be used \u2013 but we will not perform CPR.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">Whether you choose <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">positive or negative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> CPR code<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> \u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">understand that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">your decision is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW231515060 BCX8\">valid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">our team will not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> argue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> with you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> or ju<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">dge you. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">You may even choose<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\"> to have different CPR codes for different pets within your household \u2013 it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">oesn\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">mean you love one pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW231515060 BCX8\">l<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW231515060 BCX8\">ess,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231515060 BCX8\">it just means you are considering the individual pet and their quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231515060 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4666576 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4666576 BCX8\">The Reality of CPR Success<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW4666576 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">CPR is meant to revive your pet, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">tatistically speaking, CPR is typically<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">a very successful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> procedure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> and the prognosis is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">often<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">poor. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">Successful<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> CPR is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> by the \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">return of spontaneous circulation\u201d (ROSC) &#8211; meaning <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> pet\u2019s hear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">t is beating again and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\"> pet is breathing on their own. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68124451 BCX8\">ROSC still may not translate to a happy, healthy pet that gets to return home with its owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW68124451 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9339 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-35.png\" alt=\"Two emergency veterinary technicians placing a catheter on a dog at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-35.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-35-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195891761 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195891761 BCX8\">What Happens to Your Pet Once in the Treatment Area<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW195891761 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As quickly as possible, our front desk staff will bring your pet to the treatment area and share your pet\u2019s CPR code with the rest of the team. The team will drop what they\u2019re doing and immediately assess your pet.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When a pet is CPR-positive and requires immediate CPR, a team of 5-7 people will descend upon your pet. This team will consist of one veterinarian leading the code while technicians and technician assistants fulfill other roles:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One person is listening to your pet\u2019s heart and breathing. If they don\u2019t hear a heartbeat within five seconds, this person will begin chest compressions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A second person is placing an IV catheter, because this is essential to deliver medications and fluids to your pet, intravenously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A third person is hooking up your pet to our monitors (ie: an ECG to monitor heart rate, a pulse oximeter to monitor oxygen status, a blood pressure monitor, and so on.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A fourth person is recording everything that the team is doing. This person also has a timer to remind whoever is doing chest compressions to switch out with someone else every two minutes. (Chest compressions are tiring!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the veterinarian determines which drugs are necessary and shouts out doses, a fifth person is drawing up these does from the emergency crash cart and getting them into the IV catheter (or into a vein or muscle if we don\u2019t have a catheter yet.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A sixth person will place a breathing tube if your pet is having difficulty breathing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227291678 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227291678 BCX8\">Other Diagnostics<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW227291678 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">Sometimes, we can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">perform<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> quick <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">diagnostics<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> help figure out <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> going on with your pet. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">However,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> imaging and a thorough physical exam <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">aren\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> the priority if your pet\u2019s heart has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW236212266 BCX8\">stopped<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> or your pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> breathing. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">Once able, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">he veterinarian <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">perform<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> an overall physical exam and a<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">point of care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> ultrasound. Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\"> a thorough ultrasound that a radiologist would do \u2013 this is a quick check with an ultrasound probe on your pet\u2019s abdomen or chest to look for problems, such as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236212266 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW236212266 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obvious masses<\/li>\n<li>Air in the chest<\/li>\n<li>Fluid around the heart or in the belly\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If there is a large amount of fluid, we may be able to put a needle into the abdomen to collect a sample. That sample&#8217;s contents will also help the team determine what is the matter with your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">Other diagnostics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">, including x-rays, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">aren\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\"> a priority until your pet is stable. Even if your pet was hit by a car and has a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">n open fracture, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">we\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\"> want to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">address getting your pet breathing and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\"> their<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\"> heart beating <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\">before assessing the broken bone.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204463939 BCX8\"> Broken bones are not imminently life-threatening, while cardiac and respiratory issues are.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9342 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6.png\" alt=\"A doctor's hands holding another set of hands which are holding a toy heart. \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/6-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"EOP SCXW204463939 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45776121 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45776121 BCX8\">Conversations with the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45776121 BCX8\">Pet Parent<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW45776121 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">Once your pet is stabilized or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">while the team is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">performing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\"> CPR, the veterinarian may take a moment to briefly speak with you about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\"> going on in the treatment area, as well as to ask you about your pet\u2019s history or if you know what happened. The veterinarian will also discuss<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">your pet\u2019s condition and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">prognosis based on what we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119430 BCX8\">know so far. This conversation will lead to:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119430 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once your pet is stabilized or while the team is performing CPR, the veterinarian may take a moment to briefly speak with you about what\u2019s going on in the treatment area, as well as to ask you about your pet\u2019s history or if you know what happened. The veterinarian will also discuss your pet\u2019s condition and prognosis based on what we know so far. This conversation will lead to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deciding if we should continue CPR (if pet requires CPR).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Discussing various diagnostics, hospitalization, and a variety of treatment options with associated costs.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">With emergency scenarios, we will mention humane euthanasia as an option. It doesn\u2019t mean the veterinarian believes this is the only next step. Instead, our veterinarians are presenting all options available to you. If you do choose humane euthanasia due to financial reasons or due to your pet\u2019s poor prognosis, we will support you in that decision.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Treatment approval\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the biggest ways animal ERs differ from human ERs is that most people do not have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/should-i-get-pet-insurance-for-my-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">health insurance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for their pets. Pet emergencies can incur significant costs \u2013 sometimes reaching $1000 in the first ten minutes of treatment, for CPR, medications, fluids, and ultrasound. We understand that discussing finances can be uncomfortable, but it\u2019s necessary to ensure that your pet receives treatment that is in step with your budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em> <\/strong>When asked for a CPR code upon arrival, our team will also likely inquire about your willingness to spend $500-$1000. Emergencies are unpredictable, and quick decisions are essential. As for total costs, it\u2019s important to consider that your pet probably won\u2019t just return home after receiving CPR. Instead, you will likely incur substantial long-term costs for diagnostics, hospitalization, imaging, surgery, medications, and so on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will always respect your treatment decisions and financial constraints without judgement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Seek advice\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many pet parents come to our ER after experiencing a trauma with their pet. It\u2019s hard to think rationally in this state of mind. After speaking with the veterinarian about your pet\u2019s care options, we encourage you to take the time to process the situation and talk to a level-headed family member or friend for guidance. A neutral perspective helps ensure decisions are made in the best interests of you and your pet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_9344\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9344\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9344\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/9.png\" alt=\"Two photos: The first photo is of a veterinary technician monitoring a dog who is being kept stable with the &quot;Tree of Life&quot; machines which includes a continuous ECG monitor to track the patient\u2019s heart rate, two fluid pumps running two different IV fluids, and three syringe pumps running three different continuous medications. The second photo is of the treatment floor at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/9.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/9-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An ER vet tech monitoring a patient in our ER utilizing the \u201cTree of Life\u201d \u2013 a term used in emergency veterinary medicine to refer to the use of multiple machines needed to save a patient\u2019s life. The \u201cTree of Life\u201d includes a continuous ECG monitor to track the patient\u2019s heart rate, two fluid pumps running two different IV fluids, and three syringe pumps running three different continuous medications!<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77240116 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77240116 BCX8\">Now, tuck this information away in the back of your head<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77240116 BCX8\">. 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We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! 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