Arterial Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis Predicts Survival in Horses with Colic

A recent study evaluated whether arterial blood samples taken upon admission could predict survival to hospital discharge for horses presenting with colic. The study, which included 358 horses undergoing medical or surgical management for colic, analyzed several blood parameters, including pH, oxygen levels (PaO2), carbon dioxide (PaCO2), electrolytes, and anion gaps, across different types of colic lesions.