Management of Colic in the Field

Diane M Rhodes; Rodolfo Madrigal

doi:10.1016/j.cveq.2021.04.010

Management of Colic in the Field

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2021 Aug;37(2):421-439. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2021.04.010.

Authors

Diane M Rhodes¹, Rodolfo Madrigal²

Affiliations

¹ Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, 2973 Penryn Road, Penryn, CA 95603, USA. Electronic address: drhodes@lbemc.com.
² Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, 2973 Penryn Road, Penryn, CA 95603, USA.

PMID: 34243880
DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2021.04.010

Abstract

Colic is one of the most frequent emergencies necessitating veterinary attention. Referral is not an option in many cases; therefore, the ability to diagnose and treat colic in an ambulatory setting is paramount. Portable imaging and point-of-care testing has improved the ability to identify lesions and assess the patient's status. In cases when field management is the only option, practitioners should be aware of the various treatment options available.

Keywords: Colic; Diagnosis; Equine; Field; Fluids; Treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care
Animals
Colic / diagnosis
Colic / therapy
Colic / veterinary*
Emergencies / veterinary
Horse Diseases / diagnosis*
Horse Diseases / therapy
Horses
Point-of-Care Testing