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Table 1 Scores of symptoms in pigs post-procedure

From: Animal study assessing safety of an acoustic coupling fluid that holds the potential to avoid surgically induced artifacts in 3D ultrasound guided operations

 

Day 2

Day 4

Day 6

Day 8

Day 10

Day 12

Pig 1

0/12

0/12

1/12

1/12

1/12

1/12

Pig 2

0/12

1/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

Pig 3

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

Pig 4

1/12

2/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

Pig 5

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

Pig 6

2/12

2/12

1/12

0/12

0/12

0/12

  1. The score was predefined by a veterinarian and the score was based on: appearance, behavior, nutritional status and relevant clinical signs (gait disturbances and/or seizure). For each dimension a range from 0 (normal) to 3 (markedly abnormal) was possible giving a range from 0-12 on each observation. The scores presented were from the assessment where the individual pig reached the highest sum (most symptoms). A total score of 0-3 was predefined as normal unless the pig scored 3 in one dimension (severe symptoms). A total score higher than 3 or maximal score in one dimension warranted a consult with a veterinarian.