Emergency Management and Critical Care
Chapter 18 Emergency Management and Critical Care Steven G. Cole, Kenneth J. Drobatz INTRODUCTION In general, cardiac emergencies may be divided into three groups: Heart Failure • Congestive heart failure…
SMALL ANIMAL
Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Chapter 9 Cor Pulmonale and Pulmonary Thromboembolism Lynelle R. Johnson INTRODUCTION Cor pulmonale is defined as right-heart failure caused by pulmonary or thoracic disease. It may be characterized by clinical…
Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease
Chapter 5 Special Diagnostic Techniques for Evaluation of Cardiac Disease* Meg M. Sleeper, INTRODUCTION Many special diagnostic techniques are available for evaluation of animals with cardiovascular disease. Ambulatory electrocardiographic equipment…
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Pharmacokinetics is what the body does to the drug. • Pharmacodynamics is what the drug does to the body, cell,…
Herpesvirus
Herpesvirus Basic Information Definition • Equine herpesviruses (EHVs) are ubiquitous enveloped DNA viruses that have a major economic and welfare impact on the horse industry worldwide. • Nine EHVs have…
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation in
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation in Neonatal Foals Basic Information Synonym(s) CPCR CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Overview and Goal(s) • Cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation is instituted to return the foal to spontaneous and effective…
Pneumonia, Viral
Pneumonia, Viral Basic Information Definition Lower respiratory tract infection associated with equine influenza virus, equine herpes viruses (EHV), equine arteritis virus (EAV), equine rhinitis virus (ERV), equine adenovirus, or Hendra…
Ergot-Related Toxicosis
Ergot-Related Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Claviceps fungi (“ergot”) produce a variety of toxins that can adversely affect the reproductive, circulatory, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems of horses. Claviceps fungi are visible…
Lameness Examination
Lameness Examination Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • A normal horse moves in a balanced manner with all limb movements in equilibrium. • If lameness is present, movement is unbalanced…
