The prognostic importance of physiological and biochemical parameters in horses afflicted with colic
| Autor: | Indrė Mickevičienė, Donata Mikalauskienė, Zoja Miknienė |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Open Veterinary Journal, Vol 14, Iss 8, Pp 1801-1807 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2226-4485 2218-6050 |
| DOI: | 10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i8.8 |
| Popis: | Background: Colic, a primary cause of illness and death in horses, necessitates the development of improved prognostic tools. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of physiological and biochemical parameters in horses suffering from colic. Methods: 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. Results: 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 packed cell volume (mean increase of 4%), and blood lactate levels (mean increase of 5 mmol/L) underscore the significance of these markers. Notably, blood lactate (p < 0.001), gut noises (p < 0.05), and heart rate (p < 0.001) demonstrate the highest predictive significance based on statistical analysis. Conclusion: Future research should investigate the prognostic potential of additional parameters and assess the impact of recommended treatments on colic prognosis. This data-driven study emphasizes the critical role of early recognition and thorough assessment in colic cases, offering vital insights into improving equine healthcare and mitigating mortality rates. [Open Vet J 2024; 14(8.000): 1801-1807] |
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