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RE: [RC] [RC] Reflux - Howard Bramhall

This is an interesting point because I really do feel that the treatment vet's decision, when it happened to Dance Line, to pump out the stomach was what saved my horse's life during this ordeal. I was in too much of a state of shock to offer an opinion; I left everything in his hands and thank God I did. Dance Line is an incredible animal and if I had lost him that night I would never haver had the nerve to return to endurance ride ever again. I blamed myself back then and still do today even though I'm not exactly sure what it was that caused it. This is the first time I've heard of similar occurances during an endurance ride as far as the reflux is concerned.

I'm curious if any of the horses had their stomach's pumped at the ride Steph mentioned. I didn't see that in her post so I'm assuming they didn't use that method. It was a radical ordeal, with that tube remaining in there for hours and hours and the horse does appear worse than before, head drooped down and barely able to stand, since they have nothing inside their stomach, but, man, the miracle that occured a few hours later, made it all worth it.

I'm so glad I got lucky and had the vet I had when it happened to my horse. He made the right call and I'll never forget what he did that night. I was a complete wreck (big surprise there) and everytime I saw him after this event, I either cried or gave him a big hug. He will always hold a special place in my heart as do the others who helped me get through that night.

cya,
Howard


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Barbara White" <barbdoug@xxxxxxxx>
To: <Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [RC]   Reflux
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 13:59:37 -0700

I am not a vet, but I do know that reflux can be a very dangerous aspect to colic. If an impacted horse keeps receiving fluids without having previous fluids removed from the stomach, dire consequences can occur, such as stomach bursting.

When my mare was treated at the Spring Quicksilver Ride with IV fluids, Dr. Greg Fellers observed the tiniest dribble of fluids coming out of her nostril. He then proceeded to pump gallons out of her belly. For hours, she was given fluids via IV, and then pumped, back and forth, until the impaction finally dissolved. I think that horses being given fluids via IV or stomach tube should be very carefully monitored for reflux. It can be very scary.

Barbara

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