Objectives The current study was designed to evaluate the prevalence and prognostic significance of multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in cats with sepsis. Methods Cats hospitalised in the intensive care unit of a veterinary university hospital with a diagnosis of sepsis were prospectively enrolled and divided according to disease severity and outcome (survivors; non-survivors). The feline acute patient physiological and laboratory evaluation (APPLE) scores were calculated upon admission, as previously described. Specific criteria to identify selected organ dysfunction (hepatic, renal, respiratory, cardiocirculatory, haemostatic) were adapted from the available human and veterinary literature, and evaluated at baseline and at the end of hospital stay. MODS was defined as the presence of at least two dysfunctional organs simultaneously. Non-parametric statistics were used for comparisons. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses to evaluate significant risk factors for death were carried out. Correlations between variables were assessed by the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Significance was set at P <0.05. Results A total of 43 cats with heterogeneous sources of sepsis were included. MODS was identified in 25/43 cats upon admission and in 32/43 cats at the end of hospital stay. Regression analyses showed a significantly elevated odds ratio for mortality for the presence of MODS, renal and cardiovascular dysfunction upon admission, as well as for the number of dysfunctional organs. The latter was the only variable retained by the model from the multivariate binary logistic regression analysis. Significant correlations were documented between the number of dysfunctional organs and the APPLE scores. Conclusions and relevance MODS is a frequent complication of feline sepsis, and is associated with worse outcomes. In particular, renal and cardiovascular dysfunction significantly increase the odds for death. Hence, systematic screening for organ dysfunction is advocated in cats with sepsis.

Troìa, R., Mascalzoni, G., Calipa, S., Magagnoli, I., Dondi, F., Giunti, M. (2019). Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in feline sepsis: prevalence and prognostic implication. JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 21(6), 559-565 [10.1177/1098612X18792106].

Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in feline sepsis: prevalence and prognostic implication

Troìa, Roberta;MASCALZONI, GIULIA;Calipa, Stefano;MAGAGNOLI, ILARIA;Dondi, Francesco;Giunti, Massimo
2019

Abstract

Objectives The current study was designed to evaluate the prevalence and prognostic significance of multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in cats with sepsis. Methods Cats hospitalised in the intensive care unit of a veterinary university hospital with a diagnosis of sepsis were prospectively enrolled and divided according to disease severity and outcome (survivors; non-survivors). The feline acute patient physiological and laboratory evaluation (APPLE) scores were calculated upon admission, as previously described. Specific criteria to identify selected organ dysfunction (hepatic, renal, respiratory, cardiocirculatory, haemostatic) were adapted from the available human and veterinary literature, and evaluated at baseline and at the end of hospital stay. MODS was defined as the presence of at least two dysfunctional organs simultaneously. Non-parametric statistics were used for comparisons. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses to evaluate significant risk factors for death were carried out. Correlations between variables were assessed by the Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Significance was set at P <0.05. Results A total of 43 cats with heterogeneous sources of sepsis were included. MODS was identified in 25/43 cats upon admission and in 32/43 cats at the end of hospital stay. Regression analyses showed a significantly elevated odds ratio for mortality for the presence of MODS, renal and cardiovascular dysfunction upon admission, as well as for the number of dysfunctional organs. The latter was the only variable retained by the model from the multivariate binary logistic regression analysis. Significant correlations were documented between the number of dysfunctional organs and the APPLE scores. Conclusions and relevance MODS is a frequent complication of feline sepsis, and is associated with worse outcomes. In particular, renal and cardiovascular dysfunction significantly increase the odds for death. Hence, systematic screening for organ dysfunction is advocated in cats with sepsis.
2019
Troìa, R., Mascalzoni, G., Calipa, S., Magagnoli, I., Dondi, F., Giunti, M. (2019). Multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in feline sepsis: prevalence and prognostic implication. JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, 21(6), 559-565 [10.1177/1098612X18792106].
Troìa, Roberta; Mascalzoni, Giulia; Calipa, Stefano; Magagnoli, Ilaria; Dondi, Francesco; Giunti, Massimo
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