Vet To Vet: Evidence-based Parvovirus Treatment
Dr. Staci Cannon, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Resident at the University of Florida, discusses recent findings from a study of outpatient protocols in the treatment of canine parvovirus gastroenteritis. This presentation is part of the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program track at the 2013 No More Homeless Pets National Conference.
Presenter: Staci Cannon, DVM
Date: October 12, 2013
Venue: No More Homeless Pets National Conference
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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.
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I did not view the entire presentation.
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What was the hypothesis of the Colorado State University study entitled “Evaluation of an outpatient protocol in the treatment of canine parvoviral gastroenteritis”?
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Canine parvoviral gastroenteritis cannot be successfully managed with an outpatient treatment protocol as determined by similar clinical response and overall outcome compared to inpatient protocol.
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Canine parvoviral gastroenteritis may be successfully managed with an outpatient treatment protocol as determined by similar clinical response and overall outcome compared to inpatient protocol.
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Successful outpatient treatment protocols are not a viable alternative option for dogs that may otherwise die or be humanely euthanized.
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There are no affordable outpatient treatment protocols for canine parvoviral gastroenteritis.
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None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Canine parvoviral gastroenteritis may be successfully managed with an outpatient treatment protocol as determined by similar clinical response and overall outcome compared to inpatient protocol. -
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What were the differences between the inpatient and outpatient treatment protocols for the study referenced in question 2?
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How nutrition was administered and the choice of antibiotic
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How fluids were administered and the frequency of patient monitoring
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Frequency of patient monitoring and the choice of antibiotic
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How fluids were administered and the choice of antibiotic
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There were no differences.
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D. How fluids were administered and the choice of antibiotic -
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Patients in the inpatient and outpatient treatment groups for the study referenced in question 2 were both kept in a veterinary hospital setting.
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True
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False
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A. True -
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Which of the following was not a result of the study referenced in question 2?
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The overall outcome and intermediate health measures were similar.
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There was no difference in duration of hospitalization, blood work, weight change and caloric intake.
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The outpatient group was more likely to become dehydrated during hospitalization.
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There was no difference in scoring of clinical severity, nausea and visceral pain.
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Outpatient protocol costs 10% of inpatient protocol.
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C. The outpatient group was more likely to become dehydrated during hospitalization. -
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What were the conclusions from the study referenced in question 2?
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Diligent supportive care and monitoring are required to optimize success.
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A modified outpatient protocol may be a reasonable alternative when resources are limited.
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More diligent monitoring for dehydration is required in the outpatient protocol.
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A and B.
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All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. A and B. -
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