GDV Approach in Dogs
Triage, decompression timing, shock stabilization, and surgery preparation with exam traps and practice prompts.
NAVLE Study Pillar
NAVLE Emergency and Critical Care: Triage, Stabilize, Treat
Emergency medicine questions reward pattern recognition and decisive action. This pillar organizes high-yield critical care topics with practical algorithms for NAVLE preparation and clinical confidence.
Last reviewed: February 13, 2026
Core Emergency Topics
Veterinary Shock Types and Approach
Hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive shock patterns with triage and treatment sequencing.
Sepsis and SIRS in Veterinary Patients
Hour-one priorities for sepsis recognition, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment workflow.
DKA Approach in Dogs and Cats
Stabilization priorities, insulin timing, electrolyte corrections, and common NAVLE pitfalls.
Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats
Controlled cooling strategy, perfusion support, and monitoring priorities for high-risk complications.
Veterinary Transfusion Basics
Product choice, monitoring, and reaction recognition for safe transfusion practice.
Rodenticide Bleeding in Dogs and Cats
Triage assessment, coagulation support, and antidote timing for anticoagulant rodenticide exposure.
Pleural Effusion Differentials
Triage, diagnostic ranking, and stabilization priorities for respiratory distress cases.
How to Use This Pillar
- Read each topic guide to build foundational pattern recognition.
- Focus on the "Rapid Algorithm" sections for time-pressured scenarios.
- Review "Exam Traps" to avoid common NAVLE scoring losses.
- Test yourself with the linked practice questions after each topic.
- Return to difficult topics using the study tracking features with Premium.
Emergency Tools and Calculators
Sources and Review Notes
- Drug label search (DailyMed)
- IRIS stages
- Normal lab values
- Heartworm treatment protocol
- Lab test protocols
- Microchip lookup
- Vertebral Heart Score
- BCS charts
- ACVIM cardiology consensus guideline references
- Dental charts
- AAHA vaccination guidelines
- Flea/tick product info
- Dog/cat breed search
- RECOVER CPR guidelines
Last reviewed: February 13, 2026
Educational only. This page is designed for study and does not replace case-specific diagnosis, local protocols, or direct supervision.