14 research outputs found
Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013
CITATION: North, M. A. et al. 2015. Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 86(1), Art. #1286, doi:10.4102/jsava.v86i1.1286.The original publication is available at http://www.jsava.co.zaWhilst lead poisoning in raptors, scavenging birds and waterfowl is well studied and
common knowledge, there is surprisingly little literature detailing the risk to mammalian
scavengers and captive carnivores fed hunted meat. This case report describes the death of
two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) following acute onset of nervous symptoms.
Clinical signs included hyper-excitability, seizures, arched back, tail held abnormally high
and hyper-salivation. Necropsy findings included bullets or a bullet in their stomachs. Kidney
and liver lead levels from one cheetah (15.6 ppm and 17 ppm respectively) were consistent
with a diagnosis of lead poisoning; liver from the second cheetah was not available for testing.
Both animals were routinely fed hunted antelope or game birds. This is the first report of oral
lead poisoning in captive large carnivores, although these are unlikely to be the first cases.
Without awareness of the risks of feeding hunted game, lead exposure will continue to be an
underdiagnosed reality in the rehabilitation of endangered carnivores.http://www.jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1286Publisher's versio
Nurses’ perceptions of personal attributes required when working with people with a learning disability and an offending background: a qualitative study
This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Lovell, A., & Bailey, J. (2016). Nurses' perceptions of personal attributes required when working with people with a learning disability and an offending background: a qualitative study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing , which has been published in final form at doi: 10.1111/jpm.12326 . This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-ArchivingAbstract Aim: To identify and discuss the personal attributes required by learning disability nurses to work effectively with people with an offending background in secure and community settings. Background: This paper was part of a larger research investigation into the nursing competencies required to work with people with an offending background. There are few existing studies examining the personal attributes necessary for working with this group. Design: A qualitative study addressing the perceptions of nurses around the personal attributes required to work with people with learning disabilities and an offending background. Methods: A semi-structured interview schedule was devised and constructed, and thirty-nine individual interviews subsequently undertaken with learning disability nurses working in high, medium, low secure and community settings. Data were collected over 1-year in 2010/11 and analysed using a structured thematic analysis supported by the software package MAXqda. Findings: The thematic analysis produced three categories of personal attributes, named as looking deeper, achieving balance and connecting, each of which contained a further three sub-categories. Conclusion: Nursing of those with a learning disability and an offending background continues to develop. The interplay between personal history, additional background factors, nurses’ personal attributes and learning disability is critical for effective relationship building
Factors Associated with Revision Surgery after Internal Fixation of Hip Fractures
Background: Femoral neck fractures are associated with high rates of revision surgery after management with internal fixation. Using data from the Fixation using Alternative Implants for the Treatment of Hip fractures (FAITH) trial evaluating methods of internal fixation in patients with femoral neck fractures, we investigated associations between baseline and surgical factors and the need for revision surgery to promote healing, relieve pain, treat infection or improve function over 24 months postsurgery. Additionally, we investigated factors associated with (1) hardware removal and (2) implant exchange from cancellous screws (CS) or sliding hip screw (SHS) to total hip arthroplasty, hemiarthroplasty, or another internal fixation device. Methods: We identified 15 potential factors a priori that may be associated with revision surgery, 7 with hardware removal, and 14 with implant exchange. We used multivariable Cox proportional hazards analyses in our investigation. Results: Factors associated with increased risk of revision surgery included: female sex, [hazard ratio (HR) 1.79, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.25-2.50; P = 0.001], higher body mass index (fo
Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013
CITATION: North, M. A. et al. 2015. Suspected lead poisoning in two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) in South Africa, in 2008 and 2013. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 86(1), Art. #1286, doi:10.4102/jsava.v86i1.1286.The original publication is available at http://www.jsava.co.zaWhilst lead poisoning in raptors, scavenging birds and waterfowl is well studied and
common knowledge, there is surprisingly little literature detailing the risk to mammalian
scavengers and captive carnivores fed hunted meat. This case report describes the death of
two captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) following acute onset of nervous symptoms.
Clinical signs included hyper-excitability, seizures, arched back, tail held abnormally high
and hyper-salivation. Necropsy findings included bullets or a bullet in their stomachs. Kidney
and liver lead levels from one cheetah (15.6 ppm and 17 ppm respectively) were consistent
with a diagnosis of lead poisoning; liver from the second cheetah was not available for testing.
Both animals were routinely fed hunted antelope or game birds. This is the first report of oral
lead poisoning in captive large carnivores, although these are unlikely to be the first cases.
Without awareness of the risks of feeding hunted game, lead exposure will continue to be an
underdiagnosed reality in the rehabilitation of endangered carnivores.http://www.jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/1286Publisher's versio