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Is the padding on a Shanks® Table enough padding to protect the horse from blood pooling/myopathy during surgery?

April 26, 2017blood horse myopathy padding pooling protect shank's® surgery Table

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Is the padding on a Shanks® Table enough padding to protect the horse from blood pooling/myopathy during surgery?

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The padding on all Shank’s® Tables would be sufficient only in a very short procedure and only in dorsal recumbency. In all other instances, it is necessary to use additional padding or cushioning. We fabricate and sell a variety of foam pads that can be used in dorsal or lateral recumbency to provide adequate support. However, water or air mattresses can be used as well.