Laminitis in the horse

Scenario given: A horse has been admitted to the practice suffering from acute laminitis. You have been asked to nurse this patient and provide the owner with regular updates of its progress. Describe the symptoms and possible causes of laminitis to include acute and chronic stages of the disease. Evaluate the role of the veterinary nurse when caring for a horse with laminitis to include the hospital environment and monitoring techniques to be implemented. Explore the current hoof care methods used in treating horses with laminitis to include traditional versus non-traditional approaches. Explain the nursing care requirements associated with such techniques. Summarise current pharmacological management of laminitis and any adverse reactions that may be identified. Describe home management techniques for minimising the effects or reoccurrence of laminitis to include nutrition, exercise and environmental factors. The assignment needs to cover the following learning outcomes: 1. Critically evaluate the role of the equine nurse 3. Evaluate the principles and procedures involved in equine nursing