Clinical signs associated with a case of iatrogenic poisoning by a turpentine-based commercial product in a 3-day-old foal

Authors

  • Abelardo Morales Briceño SHS Veterinary Center, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Hilal Al Mahrouqi SHS Veterinary Center, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Abdallah Al Kayyoomi SHS Veterinary Center, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Harmon Oliva SHS Veterinary Center, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Kimberly Brewer 1711 Lakefield North Court, Wellington – FL, United States
  • Thomas Tobin University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, Lexington – KY, United States

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2019.153366

Keywords:

Anaphylaxis, Emergency, Equine, Intoxication, Pinaceae

Abstract

The aim of this study is to report a case of iatrogenic poisoning by a turpentine-based commercial product in a 3-day-old foal and the successful treatment of this condition. A 3-day-old male foal presented with acute cardio-respiratory collapse, anaphylactic shock, severe respiratory distress, dyspnea and pulmonary edema. The animal’s history included previous administration of a commercial veterinary product (UNITIPAN). Clinical examination revealed: temperature: (39.9 °C), pulse: 135 bpm, respiration: 51 bpm, mucous membranes: moist and congested, capillary refill time: 3 sec or less. The foal was treated with emergency hydration, duphalyte, steroidal anti-inflammatory, atropine sulphate and antibiotic. After 6 h of treatment, the foal was stabilized and vital signs were normalized 8 h after treatment start.

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Published

2020-01-08

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 4 (2019): EQUINES (Special Edition)

Section

CASE REPORT

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How to Cite

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Briceño AM, Al Mahrouqi H, Al Kayyoomi A, Oliva H, Brewer K, Tobin T. Clinical signs associated with a case of iatrogenic poisoning by a turpentine-based commercial product in a 3-day-old foal. Braz. J. Vet. Res. Anim. Sci. [Internet]. 2020 Jan. 8 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];56(4):e153366. Available from: https://journals.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/153366