LEADER 05291nam 2200661Ia 450 001 9910141396903321 005 20240524191921.0 010 $a1-118-70478-9 010 $a1-283-60410-8 010 $a9786613916556 010 $a1-118-40465-3 035 $a(CKB)2670000000241676 035 $a(EBL)918216 035 $a(OCoLC)815384497 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000711716 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11428794 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000711716 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10694023 035 $a(PQKB)11358872 035 $a(OCoLC)810931563 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC918216 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL918216 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10602121 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL391655 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000241676 100 $a20120423d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 00$aPractical guide to equine colic /$fedited by Louise Southwood ; with illustrations by Joanne Fehr 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aAmes, IA $cWiley-Blackwell$d2012 215 $a1 online resource (375 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-8138-1832-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aPractical 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 327 $aRespiratory 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 327 $aHemorrhageTracheal 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 327 $aClinical 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 327 $aElectrolyte 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 327 $aSecondary hemostasis 330 $aPractical 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 606 $aColic in horses 606 $aHorses$xDiseases 615 0$aColic in horses. 615 0$aHorses$xDiseases. 676 $a636.1/089755 701 $aSouthwood$b Louise L$0943126 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910141396903321 996 $aPractical guide to equine colic$92128360 997 $aUNINA