title: Management of the severely injured animal.
abstract: Initial management of the seriously injured animal involves the immediate recognition of life-threatening abnormalities and prompt resuscitation based on priorities of care. Of equal importance to the ultimate survival of the animal is an aggressive approach to the diagnosis and control of the complications and sequelae of injury. This approach to patient care requires constant attention to details, but offers the most efficient management of these critically ill animals.
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001314:Auscultation; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000662:veterinary; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000662:veterinary; D055370:Lung Injury; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D010994:Pleura / Q000293:injuries; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000662:veterinary; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000662:veterinary; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000662:veterinary; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000662:veterinary; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000662:veterinary*