title: Soft tissue emergency in adult horses.
abstract: Equine practitioners are frequently called to attend to soft tissue injuries. The majority of these cases are routine and straightforward; however, a certain percentage may present as a life-threatening situation with potentially serious complications. Client communication, adequate preparation, patient stabilization, accurate injury assessment and appropriate wound preparation are key factors to expedite recovery and achieve a favorable outcome. Understanding the limitations of field therapy and deciding when to transport the case to a clinic or referral center plays an important role in the successful management of these cases.
authors.affiliation: Okotoks Animal Clinic, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: French
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*