{"id":530,"date":"2019-11-29T10:24:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T10:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/veterinary-services\/icu\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T10:51:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T10:51:18","slug":"veterinary-icu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/veterinary-services-emergencies\/veterinary-icu\/","title":{"rendered":"ICU"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;cwpb-bloc1-slide&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579768204780{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1715762004377{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU)<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the complexity and wide range of emergencies and critical conditions that can affect our canine and feline companions, it is crucial to recognize the importance of having a properly equipped and staffed veterinary <strong>Intensive Care Unit (ICU).<\/strong> Situations needing ICU care are varied and can arise unexpectedly, underscoring the need to be prepared to provide the highest level of veterinary care possible.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A canine and feline veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) must be equipped to provide the <strong>highest level of veterinary care<\/strong> to patients in critical condition. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/\">Balmesvet<\/a> we are prepared to meet these needs &#8211; our canine and feline ICU has everything necessary to guarantee the best possible care, ensuring an environment that favors the stabilization and well-being of patients in serious condition:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b> State-of-the-art veterinary equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0precise diagnostics through continuous monitoring, ultrasound, radiography and <a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/veterinary-services\/ct-computerized-tomology\/\">CAT scan<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete veterinary life support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0oxygen therapy and IV infusion equipment to administer treatments and nutrition. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>24\/7 specialized veterinary care:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0veterinarians and intensive care technicians available at all times.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immediate access to medications <a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/veterinary-services\/laboratory-analysis\/\">and blood bank:<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0large stock of veterinary medications and blood transfusions for emergencies.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete veterinary care: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalized pain management <a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/veterinary-services\/nutritional-counseling\/\">and nutritional support<\/a> for each critical patient.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Safety and comfort:<\/b>\u00a0isolation areas for patients with infectious illnesses and stress management for the well-being of all patients.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><b>Examples of patients who may require ICU<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about some cases in which your dog or cat may need intensive care. Our veterinary ICU is ready to act in these critical situations:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory insufficiency<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decompensated heart disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergencies during pregnancy or childbirth<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary obstruction<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poisoning or intoxication<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe trauma<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemorrhagic gastritis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Septic shock<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetic ketoacidosis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe acute pancreatitis<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute renal failure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat stroke<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parvovirus<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe postoperative complications<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe pneumonia<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute respiratory failure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune hemolytic anemia<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastric torsion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled seizures<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute liver failure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe infectious diseases<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decompensation of chronic disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is just a sample, as the list of cases that may require <strong>ICU services in dogs and cats<\/strong> is extensive. This not only demonstrates the diversity of conditions that can endanger the lives of our life companions, but also the critical need for specialized resources and trained veterinary staff to effectively manage these <a href=\"https:\/\/balmesvet.com\/en\/24h-emergency\/\">veterinary emergencies.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Balmesvet, we are committed to providing exceptional care in our <strong>veterinary ICU,<\/strong> ensuring that your dog and cat receive the most complete and professional veterinary care in their most critical moments, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a complete <strong>veterinary emergency service<\/strong> for your dog and cat.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar title=&#8221;Otros Servicios&#8221; sidebar_id=&#8221;Servicios&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p 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