Pregnancy Toxemia Therapeutic Options.
C-section
Dextrose infusion
Induction
Insulin
Pregnancy toxemia
Propylene glycol
Therapy
Journal
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
ISSN: 1558-4240
Titre abrégé: Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8511905
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Historique:
medline:
12
5
2023
pubmed:
10
4
2023
entrez:
9
4
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
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.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37032296
pii: S0749-0720(23)00014-2
doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.02.003
pii:
doi:
Substances chimiques
Insulin
0
Propylene Glycol
6DC9Q167V3
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
293-305Informations de copyright
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