Hemochromatosis in Two Female Olive Baboons (.

This report describes hemochromatosis associated with chronic parenteral iron dextran administration in 2 female olive baboons (. These baboons were enrolled on an experimental protocol that induced and maintained anemia by periodic phlebotomy for use in studying potential treatments for sickle cell anemia. The 2 baboons both presented with clinical signs consistent with iron overload, including decreased appetite, weight loss, elevated liver enzymes, and hepatosplenomegaly.

Effect of implementation of a surgical safety checklist on perioperative and postoperative complications at an academic institution in North America.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a surgical safety checklist (SSC) in reducing perioperative and postoperative complications.

Study Design: Before-and-after intervention study.

Animals: Client-owned dogs (n = 633) and cats (n = 44).