Pregnancy Toxemia Therapeutic Options.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
; 39(2): 293-305, 2023 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37032296
ABSTRACT
This review covers the treatment options for pregnancy toxemia in small ruminants. Clinical assessment and detection of underlying metabolic and electrolyte derangements direct resuscitation efforts and provide prognostic indications. Treatment programs are dependent on producer goals and case specifics. Options include oral glucogenic precursors (eg, propylene glycol, glycerol), intravenous glucose solutions, insulin, and other supportive care measures. Induction of parturition or C-section is often carried out to minimize ongoing energy deficits, with variable survival rates. Prolonging gestation to maximize fetal viability often requires intensive care in a hospital setting and carries significant risk to both dam and offspring.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pre-Eclampsia
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
Journal subject:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article