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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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