Management of equine poisoning and envenomation.
Acute poisoning and envenomation often represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Although identification ultimately may benefit the affected animal, treatment frequently must commence before an etiologic diagnosis is established. Therefore, the goals for the management of acutely intoxicated horses must be focused on emergency intervention and stabilization of the patient, prevention of further exposure, and aggressive decontamination. This article reviews the treatment steps that should be considered during the management of horses experiencing poisoning or envenomation.
Landolt
Gabriele A
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Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. landoltg@colostate.edu <landoltg@colostate.edu>
D000818:Animals; D019468:Disease Management; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012909:Snake Bites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary