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Internal Medicine
These are examples of medical cases frequently managed in a field setting:
Neonatal care and management (
see reproduction page
)
IV plasma treatment - partial or complete failure of passive transfer
Joint lavage - septic joints
Orthopedic case management
Bandaging, hoof trimming recommendations
IV Oxytetracycline - Tendon contracture
IV fluid and antibiotic management
Dermatology diagnosis and treatment
Epidermal scrapings or biopsy - pathology
Intralesional injection or surgical excision (
see surgery page
)
Topical or systemic treatments
Allergy based cases - Lab work or referral for Skin Testing
Opthalmology- diagnosis and treatment
Corneal ulcers
Corneal staining
Corneal scrapings and culture
Topical and systemic treatments
Subpalpebral lavage installation
Uveitis
Corneal Staining
Topical and systemic treatment
Nonsteroidal and steroidal antiinflammatories
Mydriatics to cause pupilary dilation
Geriatric care
Metabolic and Cushings syndromes
Common side effects such as laminitis, and chronic infections
(ophthalmic, dermatitis, dental)
Pain Management
Preventative Healthcare needs (
see Preventative Healthcare page
)
Neurologic examination, diagnosis, and medical management.
Spinal tap
Blood work
Digital cervical radiograph capability
IV/oral medical treatment
Referral for MRI, CT or nuclear scintigraphy
Colic management and care
Monitoring of parameters
Lab work
IV fluids, pain management
Peritioneal Tap
Referral to hospital for surgical cases
Transabdomenal ultrasound capabilities