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ArticleJournal of feline medicine and surgery2022

Clinical parameters at time of admission as prognostic indicators in cats presented for trauma to an emergency centre in New Zealand: a retrospective analysis.

William R Fitzgerald, Nick J Cave, Ivayla D Yozova

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William R FitzgeraldRangiora Veterinary Centre, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Nick J CaveSchool of Veterinary Science-Ta¯wharau Ora, Massey University, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand.
Ivayla D YozovaSchool of Veterinary Science-Ta¯wharau Ora, Massey University, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand.ORCID 0000-0001-6629-0221

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objectivesThe aims of this study were to describe the clinical features of cats presented for trauma in a first-opinion and referral teaching hospital in New Zealand, and to determine the relationship between those features and outcome.

methodsThe electronic medical records of cats presented for trauma to the Massey University Pet Emergency Centre between September 2013 and January 2019 were examined, from which the signalment, clinical parameters and patient outcomes were extracted. Cases were assigned an Animal Trauma Triage (ATT) score and Modified Glasgow Coma Scale (MGCS) score. Variables were selected for inclusion in a logistic regression model to predict survival, and backward elimination was used to find the minimal significant model.

resultsIn total, 530 cats met the inclusion criteria. The cause of injury was not known in the majority of cases (38.0%). The most common location of injury was the hindlimbs/pelvis/tail (n = 247; 41%), and skin lacerations/abrasions were the most common specific injury. Multivariate analysis revealed altered mentation (odds ratio [OR] 0.31, CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Altered mentation and hypothermia are easily measurable perfusion parameter abnormalities associated with mortality in cats presenting with trauma. The ATT score appears to be an accurate prognostic indicator in cats presenting with trauma in New Zealand. These results highlight the importance of incorporating a hands-on triage examination in each cat that presents as an emergency after trauma.

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Retrospective StudiesAnimalsCatsHindlimbNew ZealandPrognosisAnimal Trauma Triage scoreHypothermialevel of consciousnessModified Glasgow Coma Scaletriage

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