Les premiers soins lors de fracture et traitement médical

Equine fractures must be managed adequately from the first consultation in the field till the reeducation period. The patient can not just be referred quickly, as in human medicine, to a surgical facility. On the contrary, this requires careful thinking,planning and multiple competences from the equine practitioner. Adequate pain relief, immobilization and transport are essential for optimal repair. Full recovery will be possible only if the clinician insure adequate post-operative measures and rehabilitation too. This article describes and discuss those important steps : how to calm the patient and relieve pain ...