Table-5.
Decontamination and elimination measures before and after hospital admission of 166 cats with confirmed or suspected poisoning.
| Decontamination | Measure | Before admission (%) | After admission (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total* | 6 (3.6) | 58 (34.9) | |
| Emesis (dexmedetomidine) | - | 4 (2.4) | |
| Emesis (xylazine) | - | 3 (1.8) | |
| Bathing | 5 (3.0) | 9 (5.4) | |
| Gastric lavage | - | 6 (3.6) | |
| Rectal lavage | - | 3 (1.8) | |
| Oral lavage | - | 6 (3.6) | |
| Laxative (lactulose) | - | 6 (3.6) | |
| Adsorbent (charcoal) | 1 (0.6) | 34 (20.5) | |
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| Elimination | Measure | Before admission | After admission |
|
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| Total* | 2 (1.2) | 103 (62.0) | |
| Enhanced diuresis (furosemide) | 2 (1.2) | 5 (3.0) | |
| Enhanced diuresis (mannitol) | - | 3 (1.8) | |
| Intravenous lipid infusion | - | 100 (60.2) | |
*
Refers to the number of cats to which at least one of the decontamination or elimination methods was undertaken. Multiple entries for individual cats are possible.