Manual of Clinical Procedures in the Horse

Lais R.R. Costa, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), DABVP (Equine), is Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA.

Mary Rose Paradis, DVM, MS, DACVIM (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.

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