LARGE ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE INITIAL ASSESSMENT

Good choice! 

Passing a nasogastric tube is an important initial step in evaluating a colic case. In this case, only a small amount of green/brown reflux was present.

Which type of colic is most likely to have a large volume of reflux?

Cecal Impaction Large Colon Volvulus
Small Bowel Obstruction Large Bowel Obstruction
Proximal Enteritis Ileocecal Intussusception

For the answers to the above quiz and other info on Nasogastric tubing and reflux, CLICK on the 5 second consult book.

 

 
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