MANUAL OF CLINICAL PROCEDURES IN THE HORSE

PART I GENERAL CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS and ROUTINE PROCEDURES
1 Principals of Horse Handling for Veterinarians
2 Physical Restraint of Horses
3 Systematic Approach to Physical Examination
4 Venous Blood Collection
5 Arterial Blood Collection
6 Injection Techniques
7 Other Routes of Medication Administration
8 Placement and Care of Intravenous Catheters
9 Chemical Restraint, Sedation and Tranquilization
10 Aseptic Techniques
PART II CLINICAL PROCEDURES BY BODY SYSTEMS
• DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
11 Oral and Dental Examination
12 Perineural Anesthesia for Dental Procedures
13 Routine Dental Corrections
14 Nasogastric Intubation
15 Abdominal Paracenthesis
16 Rectal Examination / Palpation
17 Cecal Trocharization
18 Gastroscopy & Esophagostomy
• RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
19 Paranasal Sinocentesis
20 Endoscopic Exam of the Upper Respiratory Tract
21 Tracheostomy
22 Nasopharyngeal Sampling
23 Nasotracheal Intubation
24 Catheterization and Endoscopy of the Guttural Pouch for Sampling and Lavage
25 Bronchoalveolar Lavage
26 Transtracheal Aspiration
• LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM
27 Lameness Examination
28 Perineural Anesthesia of the Limbs
29 Arthrocentesis and Intraarticular Analgesia/Anesthesia
30 Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Adult Horses
31 Muscle Biopsy
32 Assessment of Foot Conformation and Foot Problems
33 Bandages and Splints
34 Cast Application
• REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
35 Reproductive Examination of Stallion
36 Reproductive Examination of Mare
37 Artificial Insemination
38 Placement of Caslick Suture
39 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Mare during Pregnancy
40 Impending Parturition and Delivery
41 Evaluation and Monitoring of the Postparturient Mare
• CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND RESUSCITATION OF THE NEONATAL FOAL
42 Restraint of the Neonatal Foal
43 Physical Exam of the Neonatal Foal
44 Electrocardiography in the Neonatal Foal
45 Blood Pressure Measurement of the Neonatal Foal
46 Measurement of Central Venous Pressure in the Neonatal Foal
47 Pulse Oxymetry in the Neonatal Foal
48 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation of the Neonatal Foal
49 Arterial Blood Collection in the Neonatal Foal
50 Venous Blood Collection in the Neonatal Foal
51 Urine Collection in the Neonatal Foal
52 CSF Collection in the Neonatal Foal
• INSTRUMENTATION OF THE NEONATAL FOAL
53 Intravenous Catheter Placement in the Neonatal Foal
54 Intraosseous Needle Placement in the Neonatal Foal
55 Placement of Nasal Insufflation Tube in the Neonatal Foal
56 Placement of Nasogastric Tube in the Neonatal Foal
57 Administration of Enema to the Neonatal Foal
58 Arthrocentesis and Joint Lavage in the Neonatal Foal
59 Regional Limb Perfusion in the Neonatal Foal
• URINARY SYSTEM
60 Urinary Catheterization of Adult Females
61 Urinary Catheterization of Adult Males
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• OCULAR PROCEDURES
62 Ocular Examination of the Horse
63 Ophthalmic Nerve Blocks
64 Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
65 Ophthalmic Therapeutic Procedures
• DERMATOLOGICAL PROCEDURES
66 Brushing /Grooming
67 Cellophane Tape Preparation
68 Skin Scraping
69 Dermatophilus Preparation
70 Fungal Culture of Superficial Skin Lesions
71 Skin Biopsy
72 Onchocerca Preparation
73 Intradermal Sweat Testing
• NEUROLOGIC PROCEDURES
74 Neurologic Examination
75 Epidural Anesthesia
76 Field General Anesthesia
• MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURES
77 Bone Marrow Aspiration
78 Saddle Fitting
79 Pre-Purchase Examination
80 Euthanasia

Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is a detailed step-by-step guide to clinical skills in equine practice. With information on techniques ranging from physical examination and blood sampling to lameness and neurologic exams and other specialized procedures, the book is an aid to confidently and effectively performing procedures used in daily equine practice. Well illustrated with clinical photographs throughout, the book’s focus is on providing thorough, easy-to-understand descriptions of 80 techniques necessary for examining and treating horses.
Each topic includes a summary of the purpose, potential complications, equipment and proper restraint for each procedure, with a detailed description of each action for the technique and the rationale behind it. More than 1,100 full-colour clinical photographs demonstrate the techniques. Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse is an essential purchase for any veterinary practice seeing equine patients.

Key features
• Details each step for 80 common procedures for veterinary care of the horse
• Supports veterinarians and technicians in performing techniques in daily equine practice
• Presents more than 1,100 images depicting the steps described in the text
• Covers the purpose, potential complications, equipment, restraint, actions and rationale for each procedure
• Offers a practical patient-side reference to essential techniques in clinical practice, ranging from basic assessment to specialized procedures

Authors
• Lais R.R. Costa, Med.Vet., MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (LAIM), Diplomate ABVP (Eq), is Associate Veterinarian in Equine Medicine at the William Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California - Davis in Davis, California, USA.
• Mary Rose Paradis, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (LAIM), is Associate Professor Emerita of Internal Medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA.