Oxygenation and tissue perfusion is essential for cell metabolism. The amount of oxygen that ultimately reaches the tissues depends on several factors including the amount of oxygen in the inspired air, the animal's ability to ventilate, and the health of the lung and circulatory system. There are several subjective and objective clinical parameters that professionals can use to help assess tissue perfusion and oxygenation in veterinary patients. This segment includes discussion on assessing tissue perfusion in small animal patients with a focus on subjective and objective clinical variables in cats, and the significance of blood lactate concentrations. Discussion also includes how gauge successful treatment of shock in veterinary patients. Running time: 11 mins Read more on this topic: http://vetvine.com/forums/topic/567/subjectively-and-objectively-assessing-tissue-perfusion Member fee: $10.95; Free registration for new Members, Unlimited Plus members and Evidence Based Update subscribers (https://www.vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)

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