Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Basic Postoperative Care of the Equine Colic Patient.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Bauck, Anje G
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The 3 time periods around colic surgery (preoperative, operative, and postoperative) are all critical to successful outcomes. Although much focus is often paid to the first 2 time periods, the importance of sound clinical judgment and rational decision-making in the postoperative period cannot be overstated. This article will outline the basic principles of monitoring, fluid therapy, antimicrobial therapy, analgesia, nutrition, and other therapeutics routinely used in patients following colic surgery. Discussions of the economics of colic surgery and expectations for normal return to function will also be included.
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