136 Heat Related Illness

136 Heat Related Illness

Author: The Royal Veterinary College November 18, 2022 Duration: 46:40

Joining Brian and myself in our virtual studio we are delighted to have Dr Emily Hall, one of our lecturers in Veterinary Education here at the RVC. Emily has been working with the VetCompass group looking at Heat Related Illness in the UK and we thought we'd talk to her to about her research in this field and the questions that left unanswered.  We hope that you enjoy.

Emily has her own blog on this topic too, where you can find links to the papers. http://heatstroke.dog/

There is even an infographic: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/Media/Default/VetCompass/210324%20EH%20Heat%20Stroke%20infographic.pdf
And Congress abstract recordings to watch:  https://www.rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/audio-visual-resources/conference-presentations

Some references of interest:
Hall, Hall, E. J., Carter, A. J., & O’Neill, D. G. (2020). Incidence and risk factors for heat related illness (heatstroke) in UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 9128. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-66015-8
Hall, E. J., Carter, A. J., & O’Neill, D. G. (2020). Dogs Don’t Die Just in Hot Cars—Exertional Heat-Related Illness (Heatstroke) Is a Greater Threat to UK Dogs. Animals, 10(8), 1324. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10081324
Hall, E. J., Carter, A. J., Bradbury, J., Barfield, D., & O’Neill, D. G. (2021). Proposing the VetCompass clinical grading tool for heat-related illness in dogs. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 6828. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86235-w
E. J., Carter, A. J., Chico, G., Bradbury, J., Gentle, L. K., Barfield, D., & O’Neill, D. G. (2022). Risk Factors for Severe and Fatal Heat-Related Illness in UK Dogs—A VetCompass Study. Veterinary Sciences, 9(5), 231. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9050231
Carter, A. J., & Hall, E. J. (2018). Investigating factors affecting the body temperature of dogs competing in cross country (canicross) races in the UK. Journal of Thermal Biology, 72, 33–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2017.12.006

To Cite this podcast as: Dom Barfield. RVC Clinical Podcast 136 Heat Related Illness with Emily Hall. Published on November 18 2022

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Hosted by Dominic Barfield, with technical support from Brian Cox, Veterinary Clinical Podcasts from The Royal Veterinary College opens a direct channel to the minds of its faculty and specialist clinicians. Each episode delves into clinically relevant material designed to be immediately useful, whether you're in a busy practice, on a farm visit, or preparing for a challenging case. The conversations are grounded in real-world science and medicine, stripping away the academic formality to focus on what truly matters for animal care. You might find yourself listening during a commute or between appointments, gaining practical insights that bridge the gap between theory and daily veterinary work. This podcast doesn't cater to just one experience level; it offers valuable perspectives for those taking their first steps in the profession as well as seasoned practitioners looking to refresh or deepen their knowledge. The Royal Veterinary College leverages its expertise to create a resource that feels like an ongoing, informal seminar, covering the nuances and evolving discussions within veterinary medicine. It’s a consistent source of professional development, delivered in a conversational format that makes complex topics accessible and engaging.
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