Early recognition of problems by owners, appropriate first aid, and timely referral by field veterinarians improve the chance of survival for horses requiring emergency management and critical care. With a view toward improving patient outcome, Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is written by a team of enthusiastic equine specialists who explore a host of conditions that the equine veterinarian will encounter. Areas covered include:

• Digestive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital, and nervous systems

• Neonatal diseases

• Lacerations, wounds, and skin diseases requiring emergency care

• Emergency ophthalmological problems

• Toxicology

• Antimicrobial drugs and nutritional support

• Fluid, inotrope, and vasopressor therapy

• Sedation and analgesia

• Systemic inflammatory response

• The postoperative colic patient

• Critical care of the pregnant mare and neonate

• The recumbent horse