Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Gelding nearly drowned in swimming pool - what to know
By Humber, K A·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1988·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Near drowning of a gelding.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred gelding nearly drowned after getting caught in safety lines and being submerged in a chlorinated swimming pool. He was treated with various medications, including antibiotics to prevent infection, anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling, bronchodilators to help with breathing, diuretics to remove excess fluid, humidified oxygen to make breathing easier, and a surfactant transplant to help his lungs function better. After 120 days of recovery and follow-up exams, the gelding was found to be in normal health. The treatment was successful.
Abstract
After becoming entangled in safety lines and being submerged in a chlorinated swimming pool, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was evaluated and treated successfully. Treatment included antimicrobial agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, diuretics, humidified oxygen, and surfactant transplant. The results of follow-up examination of the gelding 120 days after hospitalization were normal.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3356578/