Thomas Edwards
Associate ProfessorResearch and Scholarly Interests
Emergency & Critical Care:
- Military Working Dogs
- Hemorrhage
- Resuscitation
- Transfusion Medicine
- Shock
- Coagulation
Biography
Education
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Emergency and Critical Care, 2015
University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine | Athens, GA
Emergency and Critical Care Residency, 2014
University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine | Athens, GA
Master of Science in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, 2014
Department of Defense Military Working Dog Center | Lackland, AFB, TX
Small Animal Rotating Internship, 2007
University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine | Athens, GA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude, 2006
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine | Urbana, IL
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with Honors, 1997
Honors & Awards
| Award/Honor | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Research Grant | American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care | 2016 |
| Veterinarian of the Year Award | ||
| Certificate of Merit for proficiency in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery | ||
| American Animal Hospital Association Award | American Animal Hospital Association | |
| Cum Laude | University of Georgia | |
| Graduated with Honors | University of Illinois | |
| Army Health Professional Scholarship | United States Military | |
| Army ROTC Scholarship | Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps | |
| Dean’s List | University of Illinois |
Professional Organizations
Edwards TH, Meledeo MA, Bynum JA. Evaluation of hyperosmotic canine plasma suitable for infusion. – accepted – Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care September 2022
Cwikla, J, Edwards TH, Scott, LLF et al. Identification of potentially preventable traumatic injury among military working dogs deployed during the Global War on Terror – accepted Journal of Special Operations Medicine September 2022.
Scott LL and Edwards TH. Comparison of trauma sustained by deployed service members and military working dogs. – in progress
Huther A, Edwards TH, Jaramillo EL, Giles JT, Israel SK, Mison M, Ambrosius L, Kaiser T, Horeau GL. The use of a kaolin-based hemostatic dressing to attenuate bleeding in dogs: A series of four cases– accepted - Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care October 2022.
Edwards TH, Meledeo MA, Peliter GC, Henderson AF, Hammill RM, McIntosh CS, Bynum JA. Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carrier for the Reconstitution of Canine Freeze Dried Plasma in an in vitro model of Resuscitation. Journal of Special Operations Medicine September 2022; 22(1):111-114.
Wheeler LR, Edwards TH, Heinz JA, Scott LLF, Grantham LE, Keesee JD, Henderson AF, Gerardo AC, Hoareau G, Bynum JA. Comparison of assessment of coagulation in healthy dogs by the TEG 6s and TEG 5000 viscoelastic analyzers. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2022 Sep;34(5):780-788.
Edwards TH, Rizzo, JA and Pusateri AE. Hemorrhagic Shock and Hemostatic Resuscitation in Canine Trauma. Transfusion 2021;61:S264-S274.
Edwards TH and Horeau G. Fluids of the Future. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2021; 7:623227.
Edwards TH, Dubick MA, Palmer L, and Pusateri AE. Lessons Learned from the Battlefield and Applicability to Veterinary Medicine – Part 1: Hemorrhage Control. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2020;7:571368.
Edwards TH, Pusateri AE, Mays E, Bynum J and Cap AP. Lessons Learned from the Battlefield and Applicability to Veterinary Medicine – Part 2: Transfusion Advances. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 2021;8:571370.
Lake BB, Edwards TH, Atiee G, et al. The Characterization of Cycad Palm Toxicosis and Treatment Effects in 130 Dogs. Aust Vet J 2020;98(11):555-562.
Mazzaferro E and Edwards TH. Update on albumin therapy in critical illness. Vet Clin of North America 2020;50:1289-1305.
Edwards TH, Meledeo MA, Peltier et al. Effects of refrigeration on hemostatic stability of four canine plasma products. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2020;81:964-972.
Edwards TH, Palmer L, Baxter RL, Sager TC, Coisman JG, Brown JC, George C, and McGraw AC. Canine Combat Tactical Combat Casualty Care (K9TCCC) Guidelines. J Spec Oper Med 2020;20(1):101-111.
Edwards TH, Scott LL, Guyneau K, et al. Comparison of trauma sustained by civilian dogs and deployed military working dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2021; 31:498-507.
Edwards TH, Palmer L, Venn E, Parker J, and Majoy S. Transfusion in the military working dog. Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guidelines. Published December 2019 Available at https://jts.amedd.army.mil/assets/docs/cpgs/Military_Working_Dog_CPGs/Transfusion_in_Military_Working_Dog_10_Dec_2019_ID77.pdf
Edwards TH, Wienandt NA, Baxter RL, et al. In vitro compatibility of canine and human blood – A pilot study. J Spec Oper Med 2019;19(2):95-99.
Edwards TH, Darlington DN, Pusateri AE, Keese JD, Ruiz DD, Little JS, Parker JS and Cap AP. Hemostatic capacity of canine chilled whole blood over time. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2021;31:239-246.
Edwards TH, Koenig A, Thomas L, et al. Purification of Canine Albumin in a Plasma Bag. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2020; 30:264-271.
Edwards TH, Erickson Coleman A, Brainard BM, et al. Outcome of positive-pressure ventilation in dogs and cats with congestive heart failure: 16 cases (1992-2012). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2014;24: 586-593.
Edwards TH. Thesis: Alterations in Coagulation in Dogs with Heart Disease. Published by the Graduate School, University of Georgia, May 2014.