CPE Equine Station 1-b

CPE Equine Station 1-b

1. Clinical Evaluation

   • 1.-Restraint and Safety
     • Quick release knots http://youtu.be/gx6Sof1ZWSY
     • Approach horse in an appropriate manner
       • ALWAY handled from the LEFT, NEVER stand in front Use a halter and lead rope Avoid to tied de the horse  NEVER use chainLEAD ROPE (cotton)Never wrapped around the hand Use a quick release knot, Never jerk the rope suddenly LEAD SHANK + nose chain Use: control young racehorses / stallions Chain portion placed around the upper lip, then the handle is twisted until tight
     • Place halter on horse
       • Restrain w lead rope and halter http://youtu.be/LqpZ8p_DJG8
     • Instruct and use appropriate manual restraint
       • twitch
         • NOSE twitch Use: restrain for veterinary procedure (pass nasal gastric tube, rectal exam, wound suturing ) Other short procedure, add to chemical restrain Effect: immobilize the horse Types: a) Metal (humane twitch): for weanlings, mild fairly pressure b) Wooden handle w chain or rope SKIN twitch Grabbing a skin fold along the neck and roll it until snug Use: adm of inn medications
       • ear hold
       • lip chain
         • Restraining a Horse (lip chain) http://youtu.be/_kUIJu46LvA
     • chemical restraint
       • Phenothiazines (anti-dopaminergic) Mild to moderate AcepromazineAlpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists (mild to heavy)MedetomidineDemetomidineRomifidineXylazine                
       • Explain need fo
       • Administer
     • Catch and restrain the horse in a box stall with a halter and lead rope
       • Haltering, Leading and Restraint http://youtu.be/5lm0pA1Kcnw Safely Remove Your Horse From a Herd http://www.thehorse.com/videos/30496/safely-remove-your-horse-from-a-herd
   • 2.-History
     • Signalment, including breed
     • Presenting complaint or reason for evaluation
     • Duration of presenting complaint or management issues
     • Past problems
       • previous treatments
       • response to those treatment
     • Extent of involvement of other animals on premises
     • Housing
     • Medication history
     • Vaccination history
     • Dietary/nutrition history
     • Intended use of animal
   • 3.-Physical Examination
     • Distance
       • Body condition
     • Hands-on
     • Rectal examination
       • ONLY interpret results
   • 4.-Integration
     • Problem
       • Identify significant findings
         • Normal
         • Abnormal
       • Develop differential diagnoses list
         • identify potential problems with current management procedures
       • Arrive at the most likely diagnosis
     • Diagnosis Management plan
       • Order appropriate diagnostic tests and/or necropsy
       • Interpret laboratory and/or necropsy results
       • Develop therapeutic or management plan
         • Individual animal
         • herd
   • 5.-Communication
     • Communicate therapeutic or management
       • Individual animal
       • herd
     • Communicate prognosis
     • Discuss issues
       • prevention and control
       • management
       • public health

2. Instruct unskilled assistant on appropriate and safe handling techniques