Murdoch Pet Emergency Centre facilities

We have the technology to make a difference

Murdoch Pet Emergency Centre is a purpose-built facility, fully equipped to care for 27 intensive care patients at a time.

Some of our equipment includes;

• an after hours mini laboratory including a Radiometer® electrolyte and blood gas analyser,
• Advia® haematology analyser,
• Idexx® biochemistry analyser,
• colloid osmometer,
• SCA 2000® coagulation analyser and support equipment for processing these samples, such as a centrifuge and haematocrit spinner.
• laptop ultrasound machine (MyLab5)
• Puritan Bennett ventilator for long term invasive ventilator support

Stored blood and plasma products are also available to Murdoch Pet Emergency Centre patients.

Advanced continuous monitoring

Advanced continuous monitoring includes pulse oximetry, capnography, electrocardiogram, blood pressure (invasive and non-invasive) and the use of telemetry.

Intensive Care Unit

The ICU is equipped with a critical care ventilator and mobile anaesthetic machines, as well as internally connected oxygen and suction equipment accessible to all cages at quick reach.

Murdoch Pet Emergency Centre also utilises a Snyder oxygen cage which can house 2 patients at once with ducted oxygen and humidifier option plus temperature control.