Critical care of pet birds. Procedures, therapeutics, and patient support.
Critically ill birds must be recognized, accurately assessed, and provided rapid appropriate treatment. This article presents a method of assessment and supportive care for critically ill birds. A problem-oriented approach based on clinical signs is presented, accompanied by suggested diagnostic tests. Techniques used to treat critically ill birds are also discussed.
Aggieland Animal Health Center, College Station, Texas, USA.
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D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D001717:Birds / Q000293:injuries*; D003422:Critical Care; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*