Post-Surgery Recovery Pool Systems
Recovery pools provide the safest and most effective recovery for
horses and other animals that have has surgery under general anesthetic.
The pool itself is nine feet deep (depending on the installation),
with a non-skid coated metal grid that serves as the floor. This
grid can be hydraulically lowered or raised as the horse recovers
and regains control of its movements. The pool is heated and there
are several water jets that provide gentle massaging of the horse
during the recovery process. The horse itself only goes in up to
its withers, still suspended from the sling and supported by its
own buoyancy. Their head is fitted with flotation aids and there
are at least five attendants present at all times. As the horse
regains consciousness, the floor is then slowly raised and they
can slowly begin to bear weight on their legs. When the veterinarian
deems that the horse is ready to leave, the grid is raised to the
floor level and the horse can be transported – or walked –
back to its stall. This represents the ultimate in safety for the
recovering horse, especially in the case of severe leg injuries.
Smaller versions of the recovery pool are also used for canine
and other small animal recovery. Many animals thrash or kick when
waking after surgery which can easily cause re-injuries. The recovery
pool eliminates this by allowing the animals to gently awake in
a controlled buoyant environment.
Recovery pools are now in use by premier Equine Rehabilitation
centers such as Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center and several
others.
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