Prognostic factors in horses suffering from colic

Colic, a primary cause of illness and death in horses, necessitates the development of improved prognostic tools. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of physiological and biochemical parameters in horses suffering from colic. A comprehensive clinical evaluation of 117 horses included assessment of heart rate, mucous membranes, capillary refill time, rectal temperature, respiratory rate, gut motility, reflux, and limb pulse strength. Stomach reflux, absence of gut noises, and increased heart rate (mean increase of 12 bpm) strongly correlate with a poor prognosis. Prolonged capillary refill time (mean increase of 3 seconds), rectal temperature (over 38.5°C), elevated ...

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