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<p>Contributors ix</p> <p>Preface xi</p> <p>Overview of Practical Guide to Equine Colic xii</p> <p>1 Patient Signalment and History 1<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>2 Physical Examination 12<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>3 Abdominal Palpation per Rectum 22<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood and Joanne Fehr</i></p> <p>4 Nasogastric Intubation 38<br /><i>Joanne Fehr</i></p> <p>5 Management of Mild Colic 45<br /><i>Sarah Dukti</i></p> <p>6 Analgesia 51<br /><i>Luiz C. Santos and Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>7 Enteral Fluid Therapy 62<br /><i>Jennifer A. Brown and Samantha K. Hart</i></p> <p>8 Referral of the Horse with Colic 71<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood and Joanne Fehr</i></p> <p>9 Clinical Laboratory Data 78<br /><i>Raquel M. Walton</i></p> <p>10 Abdominocentesis and Peritoneal Fluid Analysis 87<br /><i>Raquel M. Walton and Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>11 Intravenous Catheterization and Fluid Therapy 99<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>12 Abdominal Sonographic Evaluation 116<br /><i>JoAnn Slack</i></p> <p>13 Abdominal Radiographic Examination 149<br /><i>Sarah M. Puchalski</i></p> <p>14 Trocharization 160<br /><i>Joanne Fehr</i></p> <p>15 Medical versus Surgical Treatment of the Horse with Colic 164<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>16 Colic Surgery 173<br /><i>Kira L. Epstein and Joanne Fehr</i></p> <p>17 Specific Causes of Colic 204<br /><i>Eileen S. Hackett</i></p> <p>18 Postoperative Patient Care 230<br /><i>Samantha K. Hart</i></p> <p>19 Postoperative Complications 244<br /><i>Diana M. Hassel</i></p> <p>20 Biosecurity 262<br /><i>Helen W. Aceto</i></p> <p>21 Special Considerations 278<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>22 Long-term Recovery and Prevention 292<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>23 Nutrition 301<br /><i>Brett S. Tennent-Brown, Kira L. Epstein, and Sarah L. Ralston</i></p> <p>24 Gastrointestinal Parasitology and Anthelmintics 316<br /><i>Louise L. Southwood</i></p> <p>Appendix A Clinical Scenarios 325</p> <p>Appendix B Drug Dosages used in the Equine Colic Patient 330</p> <p>Appendix C Normal Ranges for Hematology and Plasma Chemistry and Conversion Table for Units 339</p> <p>Index 343</p>

<p>“I would suggest that this book and its online resources serve as an excellent learning tool for all those students and practitioners interested in equine colic.”  (<i>Veterinary Record</i>, 16 March 2013)</p> <p> </p>

<p><b>THE EDITOR</b></p> <p><b>Louise L. Southwood</b>, BVSc, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC, is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania.</b>

<p><b>PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EQUINE COLIC</b></p> <p><i>Practical Guide to Equine Colic</i> takes a step-by-step clinical approach to the medical management of this common condition. Covering colic management and treatment from the veterinarian’s first involvement through referral, surgical intervention, and long-term recovery, the book offers practical advice on managing a colic case. Designed for easy navigation, chapters are brief and fully cross-referenced, allowing the reader to quickly find and apply information in the practice setting. <p>The book incorporates key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and case examples, emphasizing clinically relevant information throughout and referencing the most applicable and up-to-date literature. <i>Practical Guide to Equine Colic</i> is an ideal resource for daily use in treating horses with colic, appealing to students, equine practitioners, and specialists alike. <p><b>Key Features</b> <ul><li>Takes a highly practical approach to managing equine colic patients</li> <li>Offers clinically oriented guidance to veterinary care for colic through all stages of the process</li> <li>Presents key points, checklists, clinical tips, step-by-step illustrations, and case examples</li> <li>Provides easy access, with brief chapters, detailed cross-referencing, and chapter outlines to help the reader locate applicable information</li> <li>Designed for daily use in the practice setting for equine veterinarians of any experience level </li> <li>Includes access to a companion website with videos, quizzes, and case studies at www.wiley.com/go/southwood.</li></ul>

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