Emergency care of raptors.
Raptors may present with a variety of conditions, such as trauma, debilitation, and disease, that necessitate emergency care. Emergency treatment should prioritize stabilization of the patient. Diagnostic testing should be delayed until feasible based on patient status. This article reviews emergency medicine in raptors, including appropriate handling and restraint, hospitalization, triage and patient assessment, sample collection, supportive care, and common emergency presentations.
Graham
Jennifer E
JE
Department of Comparative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Box 357910, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. jennifervet@yahoo.com
Heatley
J Jill
JJ
D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care; D004630:Emergencies / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D020304:Raptors / Q000293:injuries; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*