Description
Book SynopsisPractical Guide to Equine Colic takes a step-by-step clinical approach to the medical management of this common condition. Covering colic management and treatment from the veterinarian s first involvement through referral, surgical intervention, and long-term recovery, the book offers practical advice on managing a colic case.
Trade Review“I would suggest that this book and its online resources serve as an excellent learning tool for all those students and practitioners interested in equine colic.” (Veterinary Record, 16 March 2013)
Table of ContentsContributors ix
Preface xi
Overview of Practical Guide to Equine Colic xii
1 Patient Signalment and History 1
Louise L. Southwood
2 Physical Examination 12
Louise L. Southwood
3 Abdominal Palpation per Rectum 22
Louise L. Southwood and Joanne Fehr
4 Nasogastric Intubation 38
Joanne Fehr
5 Management of Mild Colic 45
Sarah Dukti
6 Analgesia 51
Luiz C. Santos and Louise L. Southwood
7 Enteral Fluid Therapy 62
Jennifer A. Brown and Samantha K. Hart
8 Referral of the Horse with Colic 71
Louise L. Southwood and Joanne Fehr
9 Clinical Laboratory Data 78
Raquel M. Walton
10 Abdominocentesis and Peritoneal Fluid Analysis 87
Raquel M. Walton and Louise L. Southwood
11 Intravenous Catheterization and Fluid Therapy 99
Louise L. Southwood
12 Abdominal Sonographic Evaluation 116
JoAnn Slack
13 Abdominal Radiographic Examination 149
Sarah M. Puchalski
14 Trocharization 160
Joanne Fehr
15 Medical versus Surgical Treatment of the Horse with Colic 164
Louise L. Southwood
16 Colic Surgery 173
Kira L. Epstein and Joanne Fehr
17 Specific Causes of Colic 204
Eileen S. Hackett
18 Postoperative Patient Care 230
Samantha K. Hart
19 Postoperative Complications 244
Diana M. Hassel
20 Biosecurity 262
Helen W. Aceto
21 Special Considerations 278
Louise L. Southwood
22 Long-term Recovery and Prevention 292
Louise L. Southwood
23 Nutrition 301
Brett S. Tennent-Brown, Kira L. Epstein, and Sarah L. Ralston
24 Gastrointestinal Parasitology and Anthelmintics 316
Louise L. Southwood
Appendix A Clinical Scenarios 325
Appendix B Drug Dosages used in the Equine Colic Patient 330
Appendix C Normal Ranges for Hematology and Plasma Chemistry and Conversion Table for Units 339
Index 343
