Use of a flotation tank to sling horses and cattle undergoing surgery to the limbs.
Aust Vet J
; 57(10): 441-3, 1981 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
A system using a suitably sized flotation tank has been developed to reduce the weight that horses and cattle place upon their legs after undergoing surgery to their limbs. The system overcomes the need for the patient to lie down for long periods, thus preventing decubitus. The system is well tolerated with few side effects; after prolonged flotation alopecia may occur on those parts of the patient which remain continuously immersed in water. The method is now commonly referred to as the 'Queensland Sling'.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medicina Veterinária
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Bovinos
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Cavalos
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Traumatismos da Perna
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1981
Tipo de documento:
Article