Looking Again at Euthanasia

In most cases, euthanasia is carried out to prevent unnecessary suffering. Most veterinary nurses accept its role in their work, but other reasons exist why an owner may want an animal ‘put down’ which, at first sight, may lead veterinary staff into ethical dilemmas. Here, Joy Venturi-Rose offers some fresh perspectives on eight difficult cases     

Neonatal Platelet Transfusions: Starting Again

Preterm neonates with severe thrombocytopenia are frequently prescribed prophylactic platelet transfusions despite no evidence of benefit. Neonatal platelet transfusion practice varies, both nationally and internationally. Volumes and rates of transfusion in neonatology are based on historic precedent and lack an evidence base. The etiology of harm from platelet transfusions is poorly understood. Neonates are expected to be the longest surviving recipients of blood produce transfusions, and so avoiding transfusion associated harm is critical in this cohort. This article reviews the evidence for and against platelet transfusion in the neonate and identifies areas of future potential neonatal platelet transfusion research.     

泛福舒联合干扰素治疗小儿反复呼吸道感染疗效观察

目的：探讨小儿反复呼吸道感染（RRTI）的防治。方法：对照组采用常规治疗,治疗组在常规基础上予干扰素雾化和泛福舒口服治疗。结果：治疗组总有效率93.3%,对照组总有效率33.3%,治疗组与对照组比较有显著性差异（P〈0.05）。结论：干扰素雾化和口服泛福舒治疗RRTI有较好疗效。