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4 Tuesday June 28 2016 McMaster & Heap Veterinary practice BLOOD SAVES LIVES Steve Heap, at McMaster & Heap, has recently performed 2 blood transfusions in 5 days on young dogs at the Practice, both cases in his own time. This procedure isn’t common practice but when you have a patient presented pale, collapsed and bleeding out essentially, you have to be geared up to immediately transfuse. You also need a capable skilled team around you as this isn’t a one person job as you’ll see below. A blood transfused patient needs to be intensively monitored by a nurse to make sure we don’t get transfusion reactions ( ie tremors, vomiting, labored breathing, swelling and skin reactions, seizures, coma or cardiac arrest). The important things are having a team capable of performing the transfusion and closely monitoring the patient for reactions. “Poppy” the Hungarian Visla made a full recovery after her near death experience of ingesting rat bait. “Bella” the Airedale unfortunately wasn’t so lucky. She initially improved, but after a few weeks of intensive care and huge amounts of love, was very sadly put to sleep after complications with her kidneys. This article is specially dedicated to Bella. Obviously both cases required blood fast. A dog can take another dogs blood ONCE without being cross matched to check blood type. We obtained 500mls of blood and 200mls of plasma for Bella from the After Hours clinic on a Sunday and Steve obtained 400mls of blood from Clive, a German Short haired pointer, for Poppy. We have the transfusion bags and filters at work and the blood is delivered slowly via IVF pumps over 2-3 hours. A vet must sit with the patient the entire time and monitor vitals. The blood is delivered via large bore catheter into the cephalic vein. Both dogs accepted the procedure well – admittedly both were very ill. Having blood readily available is helpful. We didn’t but luckily were able to source it fast. In the past I’ve used Lola for obtaining blood from but since she’s had cancer and received chemotherapy, she now isn’t a suitable candidate. Six year old Bella presented initially for unexplained bleeding from her bowel. After a lengthy work up involving blood testing, radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, bladder catheterization and intensive care monitoring, she deteriorated quickly and needed a blood transfusion in the hope it would save her life. She was losing large amounts of blood from her urinary system and large bowel. Her kidneys were failing, she was depressed and inappetant. Despite intravenous fluids and over 10 different medications she was still deteriorating. We still don’t really know what caused the huge blood loss but the transfusion initially helped, providing her with clotting factors, blood and an immune system to fight whatever was going on. Open 7 days Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell place phone 338 2534, Fax 339 8624 e. mcmasterandheap@yahoo.co.nz www.mcmasterheap.co.nz Poppy, the 14 month old Visla, knibbled on RAT BAIT 3 days before presenting near death. This poison destroys platelets and coagulation factors and causes their victims to bleed to death because they can’t clot blood. Within hours Poppy would have died due to blood loss into her chest, preventing oxygenation and ventilation. She presented collapsed, was as white as a sheet and in total respiratory distress – she couldn’t breathe at all. Our amazing team moved quickly, calling in Steve and Kirsty who worked together over 4 hours – Kirsty draining the blood from her chest ( the blood was around her lungs) and Steve transfusing her with Clive’s blood. She was monitored by two nurses throughout the procedure. Her recovery was instantaneous – after being transfused she basically leapt into the back of the car, totally transformed. She was monitored carefully at the After Hours clinic that evening and returned to us the next day. These two cases highlight to me the need for speed and urgency in seeing these cases ( whether it be late at night or over a weekend), dedication to our patients, commitment to our clients and skilled and passionate professionals prepared to go the extra mile. Our nurse took the call from Poppy’s owner seriously, late on a Thursday night when we were getting ready to close. At that stage we had no idea Poppy had ingested rat bait. She was just quiet and very lethargic. Not the norm for a 14 month old Visla! Our nurse also asked the colour of Poppy’s gums and was told they were white!! This raised alarm bells. Our consulting vet that night was fully booked until 7pm so our nurse called Steve, who immediately responded to the call. A special mention must be made to the dedicated clients who trusted in us and allowed us a chance at saving their dogs by giving blood, which in itself isn’t without risks. When we undertake a transfusion, we have no real idea of outcome but we all do our very best. Our patients all deserve a chance. Dr Michele McMaster This is specially dedicated to “Bella” who was so stoic and fought so hard to make a full recovery. She was a patient I’ll never forget. No matter how sick she felt, she always had a tail wag for me. She was kind, trusting of us all and brave until the end. Not being able to pull her though affected us all. RIP dear Bella. You are never forgotton. McMaster & Heap News Low cost fruit and vege plan spreading • By Tom Doudney A SOCIAL enterprise supplying low cost fruit and vegetables which started in Bryndwr has taken off across the city and is now spreading around the country. Reverend Craig Dixon started Food Together as a non-profit fruit and vegetable co-operative about 30 years ago when he was vicar of Bryndwr Anglican Church. “It started as a need in an area of kind of low socioeconomic households who were faced with limited income and a limited knowledge of what to do with a number of fresh food products,” he said. After operating the single hub in Bryndwr for many years, Mr Dixon decided to expand the service following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. “We contacted a number of churches, as we generally work through churches and community groups, out around the east where the need was 9 Witham St, Hornby Phone 349 7867 as seen on all fabric 30% off PFAFF SEWING CENTRE Ends saturday 2nd July 9 Shands Rd Prebbleton - Lincoln A my es Rd Springs Rd greatest and we started to supply produce out there,” he said. Since the earthquakes, Food Together has gone from having one Christchurch hub to seven, and from supplying about 140 orders a week to more than 2000. The main hubs are in Bryndwr, New Brighton, Opawa, Rangiora, Oxford, St Albans and Hoon Hay, with about 40 other smaller distribution points around the city. People pre-order a mixed bag of fruit and vegetables for between $12 and $15 this week only Carmen Rd Main South Rd Russley Riccarton - City (smallEst cut 0.5 mtr) Also in Black WESTERN NEWS KEEPING IT FRESH: St Albans Food Together hub volunteer Anne Powley. and then pick it up. Mr Dixon said the prices were typically about 40 per cent below retail price. Food Together Hubs have also opened in Auckland and Hamilton and Mr Dixon said other groups in Wellington, Dunedin and Timaru, while not using the Food Together name, had been inspired by the concept. 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WESTERN NEWS Tuesday June 28 2016 5 Hornby business group gains momentum • By Georgia O’Connor-Harding A NEW Hornby business networking group is gaining momentum. The business group was set up late last year by ANZ Hornby manager Wendy Varney and Harcourts Hornby branch manager Hannah McGowan. “When I did research, I found there wasn’t really anything up and running,” Ms McGowan said. She approached Ms Varney who got on board before the group slowly started growing. “Hornby is growing so much . . . it is a huge industrial and commercial hub in the city. We thought it would be good getting people together to talk,” Ms Varney said. The aim behind the group is to get businesses together as well as supporting charities including the Women’s Refuge New Zealand. “We have a staff donation where we donate money to charity . . . we were able to award Future Youth with $10,000 this year to get more kids to go on the development programme,” GROWING CONNECTIONS: Hannah McGowan and Wendy Varney’s business networking group is beginning to increase in members. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN she said. While the suburb does not have a Hornby residents’ association, Ms Varney said it is important to know what is happening in the community. “We invited Mike Mora into it because we think it is important to know what is going on in Hornby,” she said. Mr Mora said the Riccarton- Wigram Community Board supports the development of the group. Ms McGowan said the group has been beneficial for finding like-minded people. “I think as business owners and managers we feel we are quite isolated. So it is really important you have people you can go balance ideas off.” The next meeting will be a mid-winter Christmas function next month. To get involved email hannah.mcgowan@harcourts.co.nz or Wendy.Varney@ anz.com Senior sergeant to leave Riccarton role • By Georgia O’Connor- Harding AFTER SPENDING four and a half years working to reduce crime in the Riccarton area, Senior Sergeant Steve Jones will be leaving the Riccarton Neighbourhood Policing Team. From next month, Senior Sergeant Jones will be moving into the central city to work in victim support. “It is part of our rotation policy of moving staff into other areas. It is just to build depth with the police so we get new experiences,” he said. Senior Sergeant Jones has been working for 22 years within the police force. For the past five years he has been leading the Community Patrolling Team made up of five constables in the Riccarton area. The Riccarton Neighbourhood Policing Team was first formed as a three-five year project designed to address underlying causes around crime. The team will soon be finishing up although the date could not be confirmed. Senior Sergeant Jones said the MOVING ON: After dedicating four and a half years to the Riccarton Neighbourhood Policing Team, Senior Sergeant Steve Jones will be moving to the central city to work in victim support. group has been successful in having more interaction with students and establishing community initiatives such as the Good One Party Register. He said there comes a point where the police have got to let the community take ownership. “The need for such a police input isn’t there anymore because they have taken their ownership,” Senior Sergeant Jones said. A community farewell will be held this Friday from 6.30- 8.30pm to celebrate the work he has done to make Riccarton a better place. ULTIMATE PROTECTION Protect the player in your family! Duchenne mouthguards are designed for greater shock absorbency with better distribution of impact, protecting the teeth, gums and mouth. 8 CONVENIENT CHRISTCHURCH LOCATIONS: Merivale 03 375 4444 Beckenham 03 375 4443 Fendalton 03 375 4449 Linwood 03 375 4448 Kaiapoi 03 375 4442 QEII Dental 03 388 0881 Dentistry with a Smile 03 338 8210 Halswell Dental 03 322 9577 Official supplier of the Canterbury Rugby Union in conjunction with Donna Batchelor Orthodontist. www.duchenne.co.nz To all Metro Customers Fare and Zone Changes A small fare and zone change will take effect from 4 July. However, metrocard fares will not change as much as cash fares, so metrocard users will now save even more. Customers on all current zone 3 Waimakariri services will now only pay a zone 2 fare. Save at least 30% when you use a metrocard DONATIONS NEEDED • Preloved Good Quality • Bric & Brac • Furniture • Household Goods DROP OFF OR WE CAN PICK UP 1 Amyes Rd, Hornby Ph. 349 4163 Hours: Mon - Fri 9am-4.30pm, Sat 9.30am-1.30pm 335b Riccarton Rd, Church Cnr Ph. 341 8539 Child Adult Metrocard Cash Metrocard Cash Zone 1 $1.25 $2.00 $2.55 $4.00 Zone 2 $1.85 $2.80 $3.75 $5.50 Airport one-way $1.25 $4.00 $2.55 $8.50 Airport return NA $7.00 NA $15.00 Ferry one-way $2.30 $3.20 $4.60 $6.50 Ferry return NA $6.40 NA $13.00 For more information visit our website or call 03 366 8855. ECAN/7429/STAR
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