Toxic Metritis Basic Information Definition Uterine inflammatory condition that extends to the myometrium marked by the presence of septicemia, endotoxemia, or both Synonym(s) Metritis-septicemia-laminitis complex, septic metritis, postpartum metritis Epidemiology…
Neurologic Examination Evaluation of Cranial Nerve Function Overview and Goal(S) Evaluation of cranial nerve (CN) function can provide information on: • Sight • Hearing • Swallow reflex • Breathing •…
Small Intestine Ileal Impaction Basic Information Definition Impaction of the distal-most segment of the small intestine (ileum) extending from the ileocecal papilla orally for varying lengths Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex…
Electrocardiography Basic Information Synonym(s) ECG EKG Overview and Goal(s) • An electrocardiogram records the depolarization and repolarization process in atria and ventricles during the cardiac cycle. • Electrocardiography is used…
Fescue-Related Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Toxins, such as ergovaline, produced by the tall fescue endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum; formerly Acremonium coenophialum), which is not externally visible on infected plants and grows…
Proliferative Enteropathy Basic Information Definition Small intestinal mucosal inflammation and hyperplasia associated with Lawsonia intracellularis infection Synonym(s) • Proliferative ileitis • Proliferative enteritis Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Occurs predominantly in…
Small Intestine Intussusception Basic Information Definition Invagination of a segment of small intestine (intussusceptum) into the lumen of the adjacent small intestine (intussuscipiens) or viscus (cecum) Synonym(s) • Jejunojejunal intussusception…
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Basic Information Definition • The pathologic consequences of systemic inflammation in response to septic processes, severe trauma, endotoxemia or burns • Consensus criteria for the systemic…
Cardiac Auscultation Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Cardiac auscultation is the systematic examination of the heart using a stethoscope. • Auscultation is both expedient and relatively sensitive for detection…
