2015 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

In this population of dogs with SP, tests commonly associated with severe disease, timing of surgery, and appropriateness of initial antibiotic choice were not predictive of case outcome. Interestingly, initial antibiotic choice was only correct in a minority of cases. Prospective studies incorporating antibiotic therapy that addresses the most common isolates in dogs with SP are warranted to determine if a survival benefit exists. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is often performed in hospitalized patients, typically based upon the prior establishment of a "CPR" code based upon a conversation between the owner and a veterinary team member. Animals may be placed on a do-notresuscitate (DNR) code status. However, in human medicine there often exists confusion as to what a DNR order does and does not mean. The purpose of this study was to assess whether differences exist among populations of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students regarding responses to clinical scenarios involving do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.