Retrospective Study: Ionized calcium concentrations in cats with septic peritonitis: 55 cases (1990–2008)

Abstract

iHCa is more prevalent in cats with septic peritonitis than described previously. Failure of iCa to normalize during hospitalization may be a negative prognostic indicator. iHCa may be predictive of a longer LOH and ICU stay, but is not necessarily associated with a poorer prognosis.