Biochemical studies on experimental haemorrhagic shock in buffalo calves
Sobti, V.K.; Mirakhur, K.K.; Krishnamurthy, D.; Nigam, J.M.
Acta Veterinaria Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae 29(2): 159-164
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-7205 PMID: 7342744 Document Number: 180390
Mild and severe hemorrhagic shock was produced experimentally in apparently healthy male buffalo calves using a slightly modified Wiggers model. Hemorrhagic shock, either mild or severe, resulted in hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypochloremia, hypoglycemia, hyperlactic-acidemia and hypoproteinemia. There was a noticeable fall in venous blood pH and plasma bicarbonate levels during severe hemorrhagic shock. The renal function was impaired considerably during severe hemorrhagic shock as indicated by a significant elevation in blood urea nitrogen and plasma creatinine levels.