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*NSAIDs (phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine) to control pyrexia, inflammation and discomfort
*NSAIDs (phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine) to control pyrexia, inflammation and discomfort
*DMSO IV in a 20% solution to control inflamation, provide some analgesia and mild sedation
*DMSO IV in a 20% solution to control inflamation, provide some analgesia and mild sedation
*Pentobarbital, diazepam IV, phenobarbital PO or phenytoin IV to control convulsions
*Pentobarbital, diazepam IV, phenobarbital PO or phenytoin IV to control seizures
*Antibiotic therapy in cases with secondary bacterial infection
*Antibiotic therapy in cases with secondary bacterial infection
*Balanced fluid solutions IV or PO as necessary to correct hydration status
*Balanced fluid solutions IV or PO as necessary to correct hydration status
*Dietary supplementation (enteral or parenteral if anorexia persists more than 48 hours)
*Dietary supplementation (enteral, or parenteral if anorexia persists more than 48 hours)
*Laxatives to minimize the risk of impaction
*Laxatives to reduce the risk of impaction
*Protection of areas susceptible to self-induced trauma and provision of deep bedding
*Protection of body regions susceptible to self-induced trauma and provision of deep bedding
*Sling support if the horse is recumbent
*Sling support for recumbent horses
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