IntragastricpHof foals admitted to the intensive care unit

• DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15888
• Publication Date: 2020-09-29T13:01:49Z
• Authors: Jessica C. Wise; Sharanne L. Raidal; Edwina J. A. Wilkes; Kristopher J. Hughes
• Keywords: Foal; Mean difference

Abstract Background Intragastric pH profiles of neonatal foals admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) remain poorly characterized. Hypothesis/Objectives To determine intragastric and clinical parameters associated with in ICU. Animals Forty‐two ICU requiring placement an indwelling nasogastric tube for nutritional management were included. Methods was measured 24 hours from time admission. Mean pH, % <4, >4 determined each foal. History, findings, clinicopathological data recorded at presentation collected. Results The mean included 5.5 ± 1.8. median <4 6.3% (range: 0‐99). A history placentitis greater (median 5.3 0.9‐7.8) versus 7.2 (5.9‐11.3); P = .002) less 13 (0‐99.6) 0.1 (0‐7.2); .01). Foals diarrhea had a 4.6% (0‐99) 28.8% (1.4‐57.48); .02). >50% recording lower PaO 2 (mean difference 25.0 mm Hg; 95% confidence interval [CI], 14.4‐35.6; .03) higher PaCO 14.9 CI, 4.7‐25.2; Surviving hourly ( . 02). Conclusions Clinical Importance unpredictable mostly >80% time. This study does not support indiscriminate administration acid suppressive treatment.