Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acute hemorrhage and blood transfusions in horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Mudge, Margaret C
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Treatment of acute hemorrhage in the horse involves targeted medical management and also may involve surgical stabilization. This article provides an approach to the initial stabilization and information on available topical hemostats. The practice of blood collection and transfusion is also described, with attention to new information on viability of transfused equine blood, potential negative effects of blood transfusion, and methods of cell salvage.
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