Biography

Dr. Merja Laitinen

Department of the Equine and Small Animal Medicine

University of Helsinki, Finland

Clinician Teacher

Email:merja.leinonen@helsinki.fi

Qualifications

2011 Ph.D., University of Helsinki, Finland

2001 DVM, University of Helsinki, Finland


Publications (Selected)

  1. Kopra, J., Mehtonen, L., Laitinen, M., Litonius, E., Arvola, O., Östman, R., ... & Pekkarinen, P. T. (2025). Chest compression synchronized ventilation during prolonged experimental cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves oxygenation but may cause pneumothoraces. Resuscitation plus, 22, 100918.
  2. Kopra, J., Mehtonen, L., Laitinen, M., Litonius, E., Oestman, R., Heinonen, J., ... & Pekkarinen, P. (2024). Abstract Sa1004: Chest compression synchronized ventilation is associated with improved oxygenation but also with increased incidence of pneumothoraces in an experimental CPR model. Circulation, 150(Suppl_1), ASa1004-ASa1004.
  3. Östman, R., Kopra, J., Mehtonen, L., Laitinen, M., Litonius, E., Heinonen, J., ... & Pekkarinen, P. (2024). 161 Chest compression synchronized ventilation provides better arterial blood oxygenation but more pneumothoraces in an animal model. Resuscitation, 203, S79-S80.
  4. Kopra, J., Litonius, E., Pekkarinen, P. T., Laitinen, M., Heinonen, J. A., Fontanelli, L., & Skrifvars, M. B. (2024). Oxygenation and ventilation during prolonged experimental cardiopulmonary resuscitation with either continuous or 30: 2 compression-to-ventilation ratios together with 10 cmH20 positive end-expiratory pressure. Intensive care medicine experimental, 12(1), 36.
  5. Kopra, J., Litonius, E., Pekkarinen, P. T., Laitinen, M., Heinonen, J. A., Fontanelli, L., ... & Skrifvars, M. B. (2023). Ventilation during continuous compressions or at 30: 2 compression-to-ventilation ratio results in similar arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in an experimental model of prolonged cardiac arrest. Intensive care medicine experimental, 11(1), 3.
  6. Rautala, E. K., Björkenheim, P. S., & Laitinen, M. R. (2017). Radiographic and ultrasonographic findings in three surgically confirmed cases of small intestinal ischemia related to mesenteric volvulus or intestinal torsion in dogs. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 7(9), 99-110.
  7. Reunanen, V., & Laitinen, M. (2015). Contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic detection and dual-phase computed tomographic angiography in a 5-year-old boxer with pancreatic insulinoma—case report. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 5(7), 175-180.
  8. Restitutti, F., Laitinen, M. R., Raekallio, M. R., Vainionpää, M., T O’Brien, R., Kuusela, E., & Vainio, O. M. (2013). Effect of MK‐467 on organ blood flow parameters detected by contrast‐enhanced ultrasound in dogs treated with dexmedetomidine. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 40(6), e48-e56.
  9. Laitinen, M. R., Matheson, J. S., & O’Brien, R. T. (2013). Novel technique of multislice CT angiography for diagnosis of portosystemic shunts in sedated dogs.
  10. Laitinen, M. R., Matheson, J. S., & O’Brien, R. T. (2013). Novel technique of multislice CT angiography for diagnosis of portosystemic shunts in sedated dogs.
  11. Harjuhahto, T. A., Leinonen, M. R., Simola, O. T., Järvinen, A. K., & Rajamäki, M. M. (2011). Congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation in a cat with myocardial fibro-fatty infiltration. Journal of feline medicine and surgery, 13(2), 109-111.
  12. Leinonen, M. R., Raekallio, M. R., Vainio, O. M., Ruohoniemi, M. O., & O'brien, R. T. (2011). The effect of the sample size and location on contrast ultrasound measurement of perfusion parameters. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, 52(1), 82-87.
  13. Leinonen, M. R., Raekallio, M. R., Vainio, O. M., Ruohoniemi, M. O., Biller, D. S., & O'Brien, R. T. (2010). Quantitative contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic analysis of perfusion in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and mesenteric lymph nodes in healthy cats. American journal of veterinary research, 71(11), 1305-1311.


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