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Complications in the Critically Ill Equine Patient
Sarah E Mazur1, Ramiro E Toribio1
1College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|September 27, 2025
Summary
Complications in critically ill horses often stem from disease or treatment. Early detection and adaptive therapies are key to improving outcomes for equine patients.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Critical Care
- Equine Health
Background:
- Critically ill equine patients face complications from primary diseases and medical interventions.
- These complications frequently impact vasculature, acid-base/electrolyte/fluid balance, energy, and coagulation, leading to systemic effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight common complications in critically ill horses.
- To emphasize the importance of monitoring, early detection, and adaptive therapies.
Main Methods:
- Review of complications in critically ill equine patients.
- Analysis of factors contributing to poor prognosis.
Main Results:
- Complications can arise from underlying conditions or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
- Systemic issues like vascular, metabolic, and coagulation disturbances are common.
- Infrequent monitoring, delayed detection, and therapy adaptation worsen prognosis.
Conclusions:
- Accurate clinical evaluation and understanding of physiology are crucial.
- Effective management of complications improves outcomes for critically ill horses.
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