Karen Blissitt

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• 2023

  Early recognition with capnography, and successful resuscitation, of severe cardiac dysfunction in a horse receiving amiodarone during transvenous electric cardioversion (TVEC)

  Pye, E., Gozalo Marcilla, M. & Blissitt, K., 7 Sept 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Equine Veterinary Education. p. 1-8 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Horse 100%
  • Atrial Fibrillation 100%
  • Equine Anesthesia 50%
  • Cardiac Output 50%
  • Anesthetic 50%
• 2020

  Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography for left atrial volume assessment in Thoroughbred racehorses: observer variability and comparison with two-dimensional echocardiography

  Worsman, F., Miller, Z., Shaw, D., Blissitt, K. & Keen, J., 20 Dec 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Equine Veterinary Journal.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Echocardiography 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Dog 20%
  • Ejection Fraction 20%
• 2018

  A comparison of two ketamine doses for field anaesthesia in horses undergoing castration

  Hardardottir, H., Blissitt, K., Murison, P., Olason, S. & Clutton, R., 24 Nov 2018, In: Equine Veterinary Journal.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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• 2017

  Occlusion of blood flow in the contralateral pelvic limb during positioning for canine total hip replacement surgery

  Marquez-Grados, F., Mosley, J. R. & Blissitt, K. J., Nov 2017, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

• Thermography as an early predictive measurement for evaluating epidural and femoral–sciatic block success in dogs

  Küls, N., Blissitt, K. J., Shaw, D. J., Schöffmann, G. & Clutton, R. E., Sept 2017, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 44, 5, p. 1198-1207

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Dog 100%
• 2015

  Electrocardiographic indicators of excitability in horses for predicting recovery quality after general anaesthesia

  Tzelos, T., Blissitt, K. J. & Clutton, R. E., 1 May 2015, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 42, 3, p. 269-279

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Horse 100%
  • T Wave 20%
• 2012

  Risk factors for race-associated sudden death in Thoroughbred racehorses in the UK (2000-2007)

  Lyle, C. H., Blissitt, K. J., Kennedy, R. N., McGorum, B. C., Newton, J. R., Parkin, T. D. H., Stirk, A. & Boden, L., Jul 2012, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 44, 4, p. 459-465 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage 100%
  • Musculoskeletal Injury 100%
• 2011

  Sudden death in racing Thoroughbred horses: An international multicentre study of post mortem findings

  Lyle, C. H., Uzal, F. A., McGorum, B. C., Aida, H., Blissitt, K. J., Case, J. T., Charles, J. T., Gardner, I., Horadagoda, N., Kusano, K., Lam, K., Pack, J. D., Parkin, T. D., Slocombe, R. F., Stewart, B. D. & Boden, L., May 2011, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 43, 3, p. 324-331 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pelvic Fracture 100%
  • Spinal Cord Injury 100%
  • Horse 100%
• 2010

  The bispectral index during recovery from halothane and sevoflurane anaesthesia in horses (vol 37, pg 25, 2010)

  Beldao, E., Blissitt, K. J., Duncan, J. C., Laredo, F. G., de Montes, M. E. G. & Clutton, R. E., Mar 2010, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 37, 2, p. 196-196 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review

• The bispectral index during recovery from halothane and sevoflurane anaesthesia in horses

  Belda, E., Blissitt, K. J., Duncan, J. C., Laredo, F. G., Escobar Gil de Montes, M. & Clutton, R. E., Jan 2010, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 37, 1, p. 25-34 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Anesthetic 40%
  • Equine Anesthesia 20%
  • Minimum Alveolar Concentration 20%

• Effects of age on the prevalence of cardiac dysrhythmias in ponies

  Rezakhani, A., Pirie, S. & Blissitt, K., 2010, In: Iranian journal of veterinary research. 11, 3, p. 200-205 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Groups 100%
  • Cardiac Dysrhythmia 100%
  • Rhythms 66%
  • Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block 33%
  • Sinoatrial Block 33%

• Retrospective Evaluation of Episodic Collapse in the Horse in a Referred Population: 25 Cases (1995-2009)

  Lyle, C. H., Turley, G., Blissitt, K. J., Pirie, R. S., Mayhew, I. G., McGorum, B. C. & Keen, J. A., 2010, In: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 24, 6, p. 1498-1502 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Horse 100%
  • Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage 10%
• 2009

  Influence of thoracic dimensions and body mass on oxygenation in sevoflurane anaesthetized equidae.

  Duncan, J., Clutton, R., Blissitt, K. & Few, B., 2009.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

• 2008

  The risk of death: the Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Small Animal Fatalities

  Brodbelt, D. C., Blissitt, K. J., Hammond, R. A., Neath, P. J., Young, L. E., Pfeiffer, D. U. & Wood, J. L. N., Sept 2008, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 35, 5, p. 365-373 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Dog 100%
  • Cat 100%
  • Rabbit 100%
  • Anesthetic 66%
  • Companion Animal 16%

• The effects of halothane and isoflurane on cardiovascular function in dorsally recumbent horses undergoing surgery

  Blissitt, K. J., Raisis, A. L., Adams, V. J., Rogers, K. H., Henley, W. E. & Young, L. E., May 2008, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 35, 3, p. 208-219 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Index 55%
  • Doppler Echocardiography 11%
  • Hemodynamic 11%

• The effects of morphine on the recovery of horses from halothane anaesthesia

  Clark, L., Clutton, R. E., Blissitt, K. J. & Chase-Topping, M. E., Jan 2008, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 35, 1, p. 22-29 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Anesthetic 12%
• 2005

  The effects of halothane and isoflurane on cardiovascular function in laterally recumbent horses

  Raisis, A. L., Blissitt, K., Henley, W., Rogers, K., Adams, V. & Young, L. E., Sept 2005, In: British Journal of Anaesthesia. 95, 3, p. 317-325 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Index 66%
  • Mean Arterial Pressure 33%
  • Hemodynamic 33%

• Effects of peri-operative morphine administration during halothane anaesthesia in horses

  Clark, L., Clutton, E., Blissitt, K. & Chase-Topping, M. E., Jan 2005, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 32, 1, p. 10-15 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Anesthetic 100%
  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Mean Arterial Pressure 50%
  • Hemodynamic 37%
• 2004

  Use of intravenous flecainide in horses with naturally-occurring atrial fibrillation

  van Loon, G., Blissitt, K., Keen, J. & Young, L. E., Nov 2004, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 36, 7, p. 609-614 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Horse 100%
  • Atrial Fibrillation 100%
  • Fibrillation 21%
• 2003

  Diagnosis and treatment of retropharyngeal injuries in lambs associated with the administration of intraruminal boluses

  MacRae, A., Barnes, D. F., Hunter, H. A. A., Sargison, N., Scott, P., Blissitt, K., Booth, T. & Pirie, S., 18 Oct 2003, In: Veterinary Record. 153, 16, p. 489-492 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Pharynx 100%

• Problems associated with perioperative morphine in horses: a retrospective case analysis

  Mircica, E., Clutton, R. E., Kyles, K. W. & Blissitt, K. J., Jul 2003, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 30, 3, p. 147-155 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Horse 100%
  • Halothane 33%
  • Diazepam 33%
  • Romifidine 33%
  • Mean Arterial Pressure 16%

• Blood pressure and electrocardiographic effects of acepromazine in anaesthetized horses

  Murison, P., Clutton, R., Blissitt, K. & Funnell, O., 1 Apr 2003, In: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 30, 2, p. 94-95

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2000

  Effect of a 30-minute infusion of dobutamine hydrochloride on hind limb blood flow and hemodynamics in halothane-anesthetized horses

  Raisis, A. L., Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Walsh, K., Meire, H. B., Taylor, P. M. & Lekeux, P., Oct 2000, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 61, 10, p. 1282-1288 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hemodynamic 100%
  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Output 66%
  • Aortic Pressure 33%

• A comparison of the haemodynamic effects of isoflurane and halothane anaesthesia in horses

  Raisis, A. L., Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Brearley, J. C., Meire, H. B., Taylor, P. M. & Lekeux, P., Jul 2000, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 32, 4, p. 318-326 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hemodynamic 100%
  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Output 22%
  • Romifidine 22%

• Cardiac output measured by lithium dilution, thermodilution, and transesophageal Doppler echocardiography in anesthetized horses

  Linton, R. A., Young, L. E., Marlin, D. J., Blissitt, K. J., Brearley, J. C., Jonas, M. M., O'Brien, T. K., Linton, N. W., Band, D. M., Hollingworth, C. & Jones, R. S., Jul 2000, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 61, 7, p. 731-737 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cardiac Output 100%
  • Doppler Echocardiography 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Anesthetic 3%

• Measurements of hindlimb blood flow recorded using Doppler ultrasound during administration of vasoactive agents in halothane-anesthetized horses

  Raisis, A. L., Young, L. E., Meire, H. B., Taylor, P. M., Blissitt, K. J., Marlin, D. & Lekeux, P., 2000, In: Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. 41, 1, p. 64-72 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Output 66%
  • Hemodynamic 33%
  • Vascular Resistance 33%
• 1999

  Diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation

  Blissitt, K. J., Feb 1999, In: Equine Veterinary Education. 11, 1, p. 11-19 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• 1998

  Temporal effects of an infusion of dobutamine hydrochloride in horses anesthetized with halothane

  Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Clutton, R. E. & Molony, V., Aug 1998, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 59, 8, p. 1027-1032 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cardiac Output 100%
  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Hemodynamic 75%
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia 50%

• Haemodynamic effects of a sixty minute infusion of dopamine hydrochloride in horses anaesthetised with halothane

  Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Clutton, R. E. & Molony, V., Jul 1998, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 30, 4, p. 310-315 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hemodynamic 100%
  • Dopamine 100%
  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Cardiac Output 25%
• 1997

  Comparison of three injectable anaesthetic techniques in pigs

  Clutton, R. E., Blissitt, K. J., Bradley, A. A. & Camburn, M. A., 9 Aug 1997, In: Veterinary Record. 141, 6, p. 140-146 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Anesthetic 100%
  • Pig 100%
  • Pentobarbital 50%
  • Midazolam 33%
  • Ketamine 33%

• Temporal effects of an infusion of dopexamine hydrochloride in horses anesthetized with halothane

  Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Clutton, R. E. & Molony, V., May 1997, In: American Journal of Veterinary Research. 58, 5, p. 516-523 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Halothane 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Hemodynamic 57%
  • Cardiac Output 42%
  • Ventricular Pressure 28%

• Measurement of cardiac output in standing horses by Doppler echocardiography and thermodilution

  Blissitt, K. J., Young, L. E., Jones, R. S., Darke, P. G. G. & Utting, J., Jan 1997, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 29, 1, p. 18-25 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cardiac Output 100%
  • Doppler Echocardiography 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Butorphanol 12%
  • Dopamine 12%
• 1996

  Measurement of cardiac output by transoesophageal Doppler echocardiography in anaesthetized horses: Comparison with thermodilution

  Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Bartram, D. H., Clutton, R. E., Molony, V. & Jones, R. S., Dec 1996, In: British Journal of Anaesthesia. 77, 6, p. 773-780 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Cardiac Output 100%
  • Doppler Echocardiography 100%
  • Horse 100%
  • Echocardiography 14%

• Evaluation of cardiac murmurs in horses 2. Echocardiography

  Blissitt, K. & Patteson, M., 1 Oct 1996, In: In Practice. 18, 9, p. 416-426

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Evaluation of cardiac murmurs in horses 1. Clinical examination

  Patteson, M. & Blissitt, K., 1 Sept 1996, In: In Practice. 18, 8, p. 367-373

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 1995

  Colour flow Doppler echocardiography in horses with cardiac murmurs

  Blissitt, K. J. & Bonagura, J. D., 1995, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 27, S19, p. 82-85

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Colour flow Doppler echocardiography in normal horses

  Blissitt, K. J. & Bonagura, J. D., 1995, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 27, S19, p. 47-55

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Feasibility of transoesophageal echocardiography for evaluation of left ventricular performance in anaesthetised horses

  Young, L. E., Blissitt, K. J., Clutton, R. E., Molony, V. & Darke, P. G. G., 1995, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 27, S19, p. 63-70

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Pulsed wave Doppler echocardiography in normal horses

  Blissitt, K. J. & Bonagura, J. D., 1995, In: Equine Veterinary Journal. 27, S19, p. 38-46

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review