Veterian Key

Tenosynovitis Basic Information Definition The digital flexor tendon sheath (DFTS) is the synovial compartment located on the palmar/plantar aspect of the distal extremities surrounding the superficial and deep digital flexor…

Hyperthermia Basic Information Definition An increase in body temperature without an alteration in the body temperature set point Epidemiology Caused by an increase in heat production, impaired heat loss, or…

Pregnancy Diagnosis up to 60 Days Basic Information Synonym(s) Pregnancy check, early pregnancy monitoring Overview and Goal(s) • Accurate early diagnosis and evaluation of pregnancy and nonpregnancy are essential for…

Ultrasound Urinary Tract Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) The left and right kidneys can be imaged transabdominally in horses. Umbilical structures and the urinary bladder can be imaged transabdominally in…

Abdominocentesis Basic Information Synonym(s) Belly tap Abdominal tap Paracentesis Abdominal paracentesis Overview and Goal(s) Obtain a representative sample of peritoneal fluid in a safe, aseptic manner. Indications • Colic •…

Joint Flush in the Neonate Basic Information Synonym(s) Joint lavage Overview and Goal(s) • Septic arthritis is a common sequelae of neonatal septicemia and is also a common cause of…

Computed Tomography Dental Disease Basic Information Synonym(s) CT Computed axial tomography CAT scan Overview and Goal(s) • Computed tomography (CT) is a cross sectional x-ray imaging modality. Cross-sectional images eliminate…

Urticaria Basic Information Definition An acute or chronic edematous skin disorder that may be caused by immunologic or nonimmunologic mechanisms. This is a reaction pattern in the skin of horses…

Ileus Basic Information Definition Functional obstruction of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) transit Synonym(s) Postoperative ileus, paralytic ileus Epidemiology Risk Factors • Intestinal surgery: Postoperative ileus occurs predominantly after surgical correction of…

Liver Diagnostic Imaging Basic Information Synonym(s) Trans-abdominal ultrasonography Radionucleotide imaging (hepatic or biliary scintigraphy) Mesenteric contrast portography Overview and Goal(s) • Trans-abdominal ultrasonography is the most commonly used imaging modality…