Near drowning of a gelding.
After becoming entangled in safety lines and being submerged in a chlorinated swimming pool, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was evaluated and treated successfully. Treatment included antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, diuretics, humidified oxygen, and surfactant transplant. The results of follow-up examination of the gelding 120 days after hospitalization were normal.
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Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616.
D000818:Animals; D004332:Drowning / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male