Publications by authors named "R J Murtaugh"

Introduction: Intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) involves placing intracranial electrodes to localise seizures in patients with medically refractory epilepsy. While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables visualisation of electrodes within patient-specific anatomy, the safety of these electrodes must be confirmed prior to routine clinical utilisation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety of iEEG electrodes from a particular manufacturer in a 3.

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OBJECTIVE To establish the minimum toxic dose of isoniazid in dogs, characterize the clinical signs and outcomes for dogs following isoniazid ingestion, and determine whether IV administration of pyridoxine to dogs with isoniazid toxicosis is protective against death. DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS 137 dogs with isoniazid toxicosis.

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Objective: To describe the clinical presentation and outcome of known attacks in client-owned dogs caused by the common coyote, Canis latrans.

Design: Retrospective observational study.

Setting: Private referral hospital.

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  • Oleander poisoning can lead to serious health issues like heart problems, high potassium levels, stomach irritation, and can even be deadly; interestingly, oleander extracts have been looked at for their potential to lower blood sugar.
  • A Maltese dog who ingested oleander leaves displayed symptoms such as vomiting, heart arrhythmias, high potassium, and notably, hypoglycemia, which had not been linked to oleander in dogs before.
  • After confirming the poisoning through a blood test and providing an aggressive supportive treatment, the dog recovered fully and was released after 48 hours, highlighting both the dangers of oleander and its potential effects on blood sugar levels.
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Objective: To describe 2 cases of vasculitis that were attributed to a type III hypersensitivity reaction in critically ill dogs occurring 8-16 days postadministration of human serum albumin (HSA).

Case Or Series Summary: Skin biopsies were obtained from 3 different sites in 2 critically ill dogs that developed vasculitis 8-16 days following treatment with HSA. Histopathological findings from both dogs indicated epidermal pallor, widespread edema and hemorrhage, degenerative neutrophilic perivascular infiltrates, and multifocal areas of neutrophilic or leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

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