Ventricular Premature Complex and Ventricular Tachycardia Basic Information Definition • Ventricular premature complex (VPC): A spontaneous premature ventricular depolarization that originates from the ventricles, resulting in a QRS′ complex and…

Nutrition Fats Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • A high-fat diet is a disaster if you are planning your own diet, but potentially beneficial for many types of horses. •…

Lameness Examination Diagnostic Local Anesthesia Basic Information Synonym(s) Nerve block Joint block Overview and Goal(s) • Diagnostic local anesthesia is often performed to localize lameness. Important considerations are: Understanding the…

Osteochondrosis Basic Information Definition • General term used to describe a disorder of bone and cartilage of an unspecified etiology • Developmental disorder of endochondral ossification • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)…

Wound Infection Techniques to Reduce Infection in a Traumatic Wound Basic Information Procedure • Principles are the same as for elective surgery. • Patient sedation and wound analgesia: Avoid using…

Gait Analysis Basic Information Synonym(S) Kinematic lameness evaluation, evaluation of lameness Overview and Goal(s) Evaluation of lameness while observing the horse moving is current standard of care. However, agreement for…

Nutrition Herbs and Other Supplements Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) • Forage is the main component of any horse’s diet, but intensely exercising horses require supplementation to meet increased nutrient…

Blood Transfusion Adults Basic Information Synonym(s) Transfusion Blood transfusion Bloodgiving Overview and Goal(s) • Overview: a transfusion is the administration of blood and/or partial blood constituents from one horse (donor)…

Nutrition Parenteral Basic Information Synonym(s) PN Partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Overview and Goal(s) • Parenteral nutrition (PN) is nutritional support administered intravenously. • The goal of…

Wound Therapy Antibiotic Therapy for Traumatic Wounds Basic Information Procedure • Antibiotics used in wound lavage/irrigation. Addition of antibiotics to the lavage solution markedly reduces the number of bacteria in…