Parameter | Description |
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Demographic data | Age, sex, breed |
Immediate medical history | Colic signs†, rectal temperature, medical treatment (NSAIDa, antibiotics), anthelmintic treatment past six months |
Admission data | Month of presentation, heart rate, respiratory rate, mucous membranes (colour, crtb), colic signs‡, rectal temperature, rectal examination, abdominal/rectal ultrasound examination |
Laboratory data | Blood: WBCc, neutrophil count, PCVd, TPe, SAAf, fibrinogen Peritoneal fluid: WBCc, TPe, bacterial culture Fecal sample: FECg, S. vulgaris (PCR/culture), A. perfoliata |
Hospital data | Colic signs‡, rectal temperature, antimicrobial treatment regime, days of hospitalization, outcome (non-survivor/days until discharge), surgical-, pathology- and necropsy reports |