00935nam 2200361 450 991015566510332120230807213132.01-77667-331-X(CKB)3710000000976885(MiAaPQ)EBC4771505(EXLCZ)99371000000097688520170106h20152015 uy| 1engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierTiny Luttrell /E.W. Hornung[Auckland] :The Floating Press,[2015]©20151 online resource (258 pages)Popular literatureDime novelsPopular literature.Dime novels.Hornung E. W.628937MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910155665103321Tiny Luttrell2781623UNINA05291nam 2200661Ia 450 991014139690332120240524191921.01-118-70478-91-283-60410-897866139165561-118-40465-3(CKB)2670000000241676(EBL)918216(OCoLC)815384497(SSID)ssj0000711716(PQKBManifestationID)11428794(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000711716(PQKBWorkID)10694023(PQKB)11358872(OCoLC)810931563(MiAaPQ)EBC918216(Au-PeEL)EBL918216(CaPaEBR)ebr10602121(CaONFJC)MIL391655(EXLCZ)99267000000024167620120423d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPractical guide to equine colic /edited by Louise Southwood ; with illustrations by Joanne Fehr1st ed.Ames, IA Wiley-Blackwell20121 online resource (375 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8138-1832-X Includes bibliographical references and index.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 temperatureRespiratory 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; ComplicationsHemorrhageTracheal 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 actionClinical 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; ColicElectrolyte 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; PlateletsSecondary hemostasisPractical 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 caColic in horsesHorsesDiseasesColic in horses.HorsesDiseases.636.1/089755Southwood Louise L943126MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910141396903321Practical guide to equine colic2128360UNINA