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Do Campo ao Hospital: Desafios do Médico Veterinário de Ambulatório nas Cólicas Equinas
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A cólica é uma das emergências mais frequentes e potencialmente fatais na prática veterinária de
equinos, representando um desafio constante para o médico veterinário de ambulatório. A rápida
intervenção e a capacidade de diferenciar entre casos médicos e cirúrgicos são cruciais para a
sobrevivência dos cavalos. A referenciação atempada para o hospital está associada a melhores taxas
de sobrevivência e menor morbilidade pós-operatória. No contexto de campo, o diagnóstico baseia-se
muitas vezes numa avaliação clínica limitada pelos recursos disponíveis, aumentando a dificuldade da
tomada de decisão entre tratamento no local ou encaminhamento para um hospital especializado.
Esta decisão exige uma análise cuidada dos sinais clínicos e de diversos exames complementares de
diagnóstico. No entanto, fatores económicos, emocionais e logísticos, tanto do lado do médico
veterinário como dos proprietários, complicam o processo de decisão. Assim, o papel do médico
veterinário de ambulatório é crucial na triagem, comunicação eficaz e gestão inicial dos casos de cólica
equina, servindo de elo essencial entre o campo e o hospital.
Colic is one of the most frequent and potentially life-threatening emergencies in equine veterinary practice, representing an ongoing challenge for ambulatory veterinarians. Rapid intervention and the ability to differentiate between medical and surgical cases are crucial for the animal's survival. Timely referral is associated with higher survival rates and lower postoperative morbidity. In field conditions, diagnosis is often based on clinical assessment limited by the resources available, making it difficult to decide between medical or surgical treatment. This decision requires careful analysis of clinical signs and multiple diagnostic procedures. However, economic, emotional, and logistical factors—on the part of both the veterinarian and the owner—complicate the decision-making process. Thus, the role of the ambulatory veterinarian is critical in triage, effective communication, and initial management of equine colic cases, acting as a vital link between the field and hospital.
Colic is one of the most frequent and potentially life-threatening emergencies in equine veterinary practice, representing an ongoing challenge for ambulatory veterinarians. Rapid intervention and the ability to differentiate between medical and surgical cases are crucial for the animal's survival. Timely referral is associated with higher survival rates and lower postoperative morbidity. In field conditions, diagnosis is often based on clinical assessment limited by the resources available, making it difficult to decide between medical or surgical treatment. This decision requires careful analysis of clinical signs and multiple diagnostic procedures. However, economic, emotional, and logistical factors—on the part of both the veterinarian and the owner—complicate the decision-making process. Thus, the role of the ambulatory veterinarian is critical in triage, effective communication, and initial management of equine colic cases, acting as a vital link between the field and hospital.
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Cólica equina Encaminhamento hospitalar Prática ambulatória Prognóstico Ambulatory practice Equine colic Hospital referral Prognosis