Politraumatismo por atropelamento em equídeos: aspectos clínicos, cirúrgicos e laboratoriais

Abstract

Injuries resulting from blunt or penetrating trauma are frequently observed in road traffic victims, varying according to the intensity, force, and nature of the impact. The most common injuries include bone fractures, muscle ruptures, organ damage, and hemorrhages. This article describes two animals admitted to the Veterinary Hospital UFU, with history of road traffic accident. Both exhibited signs of hemodynamic imbalance and the presence of hemoperitoneum. Patient 1 underwent exploratory laparotomy, and based on intraoperative findings, euthanasia was performed, followed by necropsy. Patient 2, on the other hand, showed flail chest and hemothorax, leading to the decision for euthanasia as well. Necropsy revealed, in both cases, rupture and laceration of skeletal and cardiac muscle, severe pulmonary injuries, as well splenic rupture. The information described in this study may aid in the clinical management and diagnosis of equines involved in road traffic accidents, supporting more effective interventions.