Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. Resuscitation of a foal - how exactly? Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » Foaling and Immediate Post-foaling Issues » Resuscitation of a foal - how exactly? « Previous Next » Author Message   Susi H. Neonate Username: Susi Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2010 Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 03:00 am:        Hello all, a newbie here, from Ireland Resuscitating a stillborn foal is something I've been involved in a few times (I work at a stud farm), and a few times it has been successful. Blowing into the nostril, closing the other one, rubbing the heart till you get a response, tickling the nostril with a straw.. Now though I've come across "pumping the chest like bellows", i.e. pressing the foal's ribcage vigorously to entice breathing. I've seen it used, not successfully though. Is this correct? Wouldn't this disturb the heart? Let alone break a few ribs? Does it really entice breathing or disturb it? Please, your views and experiences are greatly appreciated.   Cjskip Senior Stallion or Mare Username: Cjskip Post Number: 1269 Registered: 03-2008 Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 03:22 pm:        Susi, welcome. Thanks for the information you shared. I don't have any to offer, but wanted to welcome you and hope someone who has some experience at this will see this and answer your post.   Susi H. Neonate Username: Susi Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2010 Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 06:08 pm:        Thank you I hope somebody will know a little bit more about this - as much as I hope I don't have to come across this problem any more, I'd rather be prepared and know the right thing to do.   Diana Gilger Senior Stallion or Mare Username: Kdgilger Post Number: 3338 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 08:44 am:        with my miniature foals, i blow in both nostrils...and do compressions on the heart if necessary. They're tiny and fraile, but being trained in CPR i find that it's the equivilant of doing CPR on a baby. Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here. Password: Options: Enable HTML code in message Automatically activate URLs in message Action: Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer Exodus Breeders Supply An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES STALLION STATION | FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD SITEMAP | CONTACT US