Changes

If no reflux is obtained then the medications may be administered. It is important that any oral fluids or medications are warmed to body temperature prior to administration. Ensure that all of the fluids in the tube are in the stomach before removing it. Crimp the tube prior to its removal to ensure that no fluid is deposited in the pharynx.  

If no reflux is obtained then the medications may be administered. It is important that any oral fluids or medications are warmed to body temperature prior to administration. Ensure that all of the fluids in the tube are in the stomach before removing it. Crimp the tube prior to its removal to ensure that no fluid is deposited in the pharynx.  

A normal horse will have less than 2 litres of relfux.  

A normal horse will have less than 2 litres of reflux.  

===Complications===

===Complications===

* Meuller E, Moore J. N, (2008) Classification and Pathophysiology of Colic, Gastrointestinal Emergencies and Other Causes of Colic, in Equine Emergencies- Treatments and Procedures, 3rd Edition, Eds Orsini J. A, Divers T.J, Saunders Elsevier, pp 101-102

* Meuller E, Moore J. N, (2008) Classification and Pathophysiology of Colic, Gastrointestinal Emergencies and Other Causes of Colic, in Equine Emergencies- Treatments and Procedures, 3rd Edition, Eds Orsini J. A, Divers T.J, Saunders Elsevier, pp 101-102

* Rose R.J, Hodgson D.R (2000) Examination of the Alimentary Tract, Alimentary Tract, Manual of Equine Practice, 2nd Edition, Saunders Elsevier, pp 283-285

* Rose R.J, Hodgson D.R (2000) Examination of the Alimentary Tract, Alimentary Tract, Manual of Equine Practice, 2nd Edition, Saunders Elsevier, pp 283-285