Use of the advanced micro-osmometer model 3300 for determination of a normal osmolality and evaluation of different formulas for calculated osmolarity and osmole gap in adult dogs

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 270-276

  Barr III, James W ^a,c   Pesillo Crosby, S Anna ^b  

^a Angell Animal Medical Center Boston   (United States)

^b Animal Medical Center of New England   (United States)

^c Parc d'activités Mermoz   (United States)

Author keywords

Osmolar concentration; Osmotic pressures; Sodium

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 45249100200     PISSN: 14793261     EISSN: 14764431     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2008.00311.x     Document Type: Article

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