French DA. Soft tissue emergency in adult horses.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 1994;
10:575-90. [PMID:
7704820 DOI:
10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30348-6]
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Abstract
Equine practitioners are frequently called to attend to soft tissue injuries. The majority of these cases are routine and straightforward; however, a certain percentage may present as a life-threatening situation with potentially serious complications. Client communication, adequate preparation, patient stabilization, accurate injury assessment and appropriate wound preparation are key factors to expedite recovery and achieve a favorable outcome. Understanding the limitations of field therapy and deciding when to transport the case to a clinic or referral center plays an important role in the successful management of these cases.
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