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MERCK MANUAL
Veterinary Manual
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Emergencies
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Introduction to Emergencies
Know Your Pet
First Aid Kit
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Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats
What to Do at the Scene and How to Transport
Moving an Injured Animal
Evaluation and Initial Treatment of Emergencies
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Specific Diagnostics and Therapy
Trauma
Thoracic (Chest) Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Fluid Therapy
Monitoring the Critically Ill Animal
Nutrition
Pain Control
Nursing Care
After the Emergency
For More Information
Emergency Care for Horses
Common Emergency Procedures in Horses
Fluid Therapy
Nasogastric Intubation
Abdominocentesis
Trocarization
Tracheostomy
Transporting an Injured Horse
Trauma and First Aid
Eye Injuries
Fractures and Dislocations
Head Injuries
Heat Stroke
Wounds and Lacerations
Other Common Conditions Requiring Emergency Treatment
Esophageal Obstruction (Choke)
Postcastration Evisceration
Emergencies in Foals
For More Information
Eye Emergencies
Traumatic Proptosis
Bleeding in the Eye
Foreign Objects in the Eye
Penetrating Injuries
Corneal Injuries
Glaucoma
Dislocation of the Lens
Acute Vision Loss
Inflammation of the Optic Nerve
Degeneration or Detachment of the Retina
For More Information
Wound Management
Initial Wound Management
Drains
Bandages
Surgery
Wound Healing
Management of Specific Wounds
Cuts and Tears (Lacerations)
Bite Wounds
Degloving Injuries
Gunshot Injuries
Pressure Wounds
For More Information
Lightning Strike and Electrocution
For More Information
Minor Injuries and Accidents
Broken Nails
Bumps, Bruises, Twists, and Sprains
Fish Hooks
Insect Bites and Stings
Porcupine Quills
Skunking
Swallowed Objects