Spinal Injury
Spinal Injury Basic Information Definition Injury to the vertebral column caused by a sudden (mechanical and usually external) force. This section focuses on consequences to the central nervous system (CNS;…
Rodenticide Toxicosis, Anticoagulant
Rodenticide Toxicosis, Anticoagulant Basic Information Definition Anticoagulant rodenticides are compounds that contain a coumarin or indandione group and act by inhibiting vitamin K recycling, thereby causing coagulopathy. Warfarin, a once…
Small Colon
Small Colon Strangulating Lipoma Basic Information Definition Physical obstruction of the small colon caused by external compression when it becomes entwined with a pedunculated lipoma Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex •…
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography Musculoskeletal Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Computed tomography (CT) is most commonly used in equine practice for osseous studies (eg, complex fractures, sequestrum identification, the skull), but…
Hernia, Incisional
Hernia, Incisional Basic Information Definition Protrusion of an organ or tissue through the ventral abdominal wall Synonym(s) • Ventral midline hernia • Ventral abdominal hernia Epidemiology Risk Factors • Ventral…
Tendinitis and Desmitis
Tendinitis and Desmitis Basic Information Definition • Tendinitis: Inflammatory conditions of tendons, their muscle or bone attachments, or both encompassing a broad range of injuries from strains to severe fiber…
Early Goal-Directed Therapy
Early Goal-Directed Therapy Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Early goal-directed therapy is hemodynamic optimization through the use of resuscitation endpoints to guide therapy and improve tissue oxygenation in an…
