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Discussion on Colic emergency.
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npo33901
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 - 7:03 am:
dr. O, we live in a country area where it is difficult to get hold of a VET. in an emergency.I once had to wait 6hours for a vet to arrive to treat a colic.(He told me he was out HUNTING). My neighbours ,had to watch one of their horses dying in agony with a colic as no vet was around. Most people here have no rifles or hand guns, and shooting is not a viable option.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO PASS A NASAL-GASTRIC tube to pass oil into the GIT ?
My husband( retired Dental Surgeon )said all students in 2nd year Physiology have to experience this, and if the normal protective instincts are present, if done slowly, the patient will swallow automatically, and the throat will prevent entry into the trachea (Lungs )
Would you please comment on this----is it better to attempt this and maybe fail, or to watch helplessly while the horse has a slow agonising death?
I realise you may be unhappy with this due to legal issues but as an emergency theoretical discussion with warnings, please would you go into the theory in some depth, or refer me to some appropriate PRACTICAL text.
Thank you.
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scooter
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Posted on Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 - 7:22 am:
Anna Marie, let me try to help you. If you have a question about colic you want to look at the bar on the left of the page....find diseases
Put your cursor on that and a menu will pop up...find digestive system & colic. Read the related article and posts, if you have a question about colic ask it there
As you can see you are still in the hoof section.
You'll get it!
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Nov 16, 2009 - 11:08 am:
Hello Annie Marie,
You overestimate the effect of oiling a horse. While for certain conditions it can help, it is rarely beneficial for the pain nor the difference between life and death on an emergency basis. On top of that putting oil on top of a already distended stomach may exacerbate the problem.
Let me refer you to the specific article on first aid for colic. By working with your veterinarian and putting together some first aid equipment and medication you should be able to help your horse until the veterinarian can get there. For more on this see Diseases of Horses » Colic, Diarrhea, GI Tract » Colic in Horses » First Aid for Colic.
DrO
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