Practical guide to equine colic / / edited by Louise Southwood ; with illustrations by Joanne Fehr

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910141396903321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Ames, IA, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
• ISBN: 1-118-70478-9; 1-283-60410-8; 9786613916556; 1-118-40465-3
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (375 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): SouthwoodLouise L
• Disciplina: 636.1/089755
• Soggetti: Colic in horses; Horses - Diseases
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Practical Guide to Equine Colic; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Overview of Practical Guide to Equine Colic; 1 Patient Signalment and History; Importance of the patient's history; Signalment; Obtaining the patient's history; Initial history; Obtaining a more detailed history; Application of the patient's history; References; 2 Physical Examination; Importance of the physical examination; Initial patient observation; Physical examination; Rapid assessment of cardiovascular status; Evaluation of the gastrointestinal tract; Rectal temperature; Respiratory rate and evaluation of the respiratory systemDigital pulses; Applications of the physical examination; References; 3 Abdominal Palpation per Rectum; Indications; Preparation; Restraint; Rectal sleeve; Lubrication; Relaxation of the rectum; Sedation; Procedure; Normal anatomy; Abnormal findings; Complications; Rectal tear; References; 4 Nasogastric Intubation; Indications; Preparation; Nasogastric tube; Buckets and water; Stomach pump or dose syringe; Medications; Procedure; Nasogastric intubation1; Assessing for reflux; Information gained by nasogastric intubation; Complications; HemorrhageTracheal intubation; Pharyngeal and esophageal trauma; ; Problems with the nasogastric tube; References; 5 Management of Mild Colic; Practical perspective of colic; Clinical indications of mild colic; Management of mild colic; Analgesia; Spasmolytic drugs; Fluid therapy; Laxatives; Nutrition; Monitoring; Management changes and prevention; When colic is no longer considered mild; References; 6 Analgesia; Indications; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; Mechanism of action; Clinical use; Adverse effects and contraindications; Alpha-2 adrenergic agonists; Mechanism of action; Clinical useAdverse effects and contraindication; Opioids; Mechanism of action; Clinical use; Adverse effects and contraindications; Intravenous lidocaine; Mechanism of action; Clinical use; Adverse effects and contraindications; Hyoscine-N-butylbromide; Mechanism of action; Clinical use; Adverse effects and contraindications; References; 7 Enteral Fluid Therapy; Indications; Transit and absorption of fluids and electrolytes; Indications; Contraindications; Preparation; Composition of enteral fluids; Technique; Intermittent boluses; Continuous infusion; Complications; Colic; Electrolyte disturbancesDiarrhea; Nasogastric tube-associated problems; References; 8 Referral of the Horse with Colic; Importance of early referral; Indications; Signs of abdominal pain; Shock; Tachycardia or increasing heart rate; Nasogastric reflux; Evidence of intestinal obstruction or poor intestinal motility; Preparation; Patient; Client; References; 9 Clinical Laboratory Data; Indications; Hematology; Erythrogram; Leukogram; Clinical chemistry; Acid-base evaluation; Electrolytes; Hepatobiliary assessment; Renal parameters; Metabolic indicators; Coagulation; Platelets; Secondary hemostasis
• Sommario/riassunto: Practical 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. Designed for easy navigation, chapters are brief and fully cross-referenced, allowing the reader to quickly find and apply information in the practice setting. The book incorporates key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and ca