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Lacqua A, Helmer P. Treatment of Septic Tenosynovitis and Osteoarthritis in an American White Pekin ( Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) with Repeated Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion and Antibiotic-Impregnated Calcium Sulfate Beads. J Avian Med Surg 2023; 36:414-420. [PMID: 36935214 DOI: 10.1647/21-00056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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A 2-year-old female American white pekin (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) was assessed for a 2-month history of chronic lameness and swelling involving the left leg. Radiographic images of the left leg showed soft tissue swelling of the digits and tarsometatarsus with osteolysis of the tarsometatarsal-phalangeal joint. A complete blood count revealed marked leukocytosis and hyperproteinemia. A Streptococcus species was isolated from a bacterial culture of fluid obtained from the left tarsometatarsal-phalangeal joint. Biweekly intravenous regional limb perfusions of the left leg with ampicillin-sulbactam and amikacin were performed on the patient. Despite initial improvement in left leg lameness and swelling, follow-up radiographic images showed progressive osteolysis of the tarsometatarsal-phalangeal joint and associated digits. Surgical placement of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads into the left tarsometatarsal-phalangeal joint was next performed with concurrent, repeated intravenous regional limb perfusion using the same antibiotic. Following the placement of antibiotic-impregnated beads and continued intravenous regional limb perfusion, the duck had decreased lameness and swelling of the left leg. Repeated antibiotic treatment through intravenous regional limb perfusion and concurrent placement of antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads is a practical treatment option for complicated distal limb infections in avian species. This therapeutic protocol has great potential in treating aggressive distal leg infections in many avian species because regional limb perfusion alone may not penetrate the joint adequately to achieve complete resolution of infection.
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- Andrew Lacqua
- Avian and Exotics Service, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Clearwater, FL 33762, USA,
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- Avian and Exotics Service, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Clearwater, FL 33762, USA
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Melo-Neto GB, Mattos LS, Alonso JM, Rosa GS, Silva JRB, Lima WF, Mendes AF, Machado VMV, Alves ALG, Watanabe MJ, Rodrigues CA, Hussni CA. Evaluation of the solution volume associated with lidocaine for intravenous regional limb perfusion: A venographic study in horse. J Equine Vet Sci 2022; 118:104125. [PMID: 36108878 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.104125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- G B Melo-Neto
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18618-681, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Bergstrom TC, Kilcoyne I, Magdesian KG, Nieto JE. Increasing tourniquet number has no effect on amikacin concentration within the radiocarpal joint in horses undergoing intravenous regional limb perfusion. Am J Vet Res 2022; 83:364-370. [PMID: 35113796 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.08.0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether IV regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) performed in the cephalic vein with a wide rubber tourniquet (WRT) applied proximal and distal to the carpus results in a higher peak concentration (Cmax) of amikacin in the radiocarpal joint (RCJ), compared with the Cmax for IVRLP using a single WRT proximal to the carpus. Animals 7 healthy adult horses. Procedures Horses underwent IVRLP using standing sedation with 2 g of amikacin sulfate diluted to 60 mL by use of saline (0.9% NaCl) solution in the cephalic vein with 2 different tourniquet techniques; proximal WRT (P) and proximal and distal WRT (PD). Synovial fluid was collected from the RCJ at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 minutes after IVRLP. Tourniquets were removed after the 30-minute sample was collected. Blood samples from the jugular vein were collected at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 29, and 31 minutes after IVRLP. Amikacin concentration was quantified by a fluorescence polarization immunoassay. Median peak concentration (Cmax) of amikacin and time to maximum drug concentration (Tmax) within the RCJ were determined. Results Median peak concentration in the RCJ was 1331.4 μg/mL with technique P and 683.1 μg/mL with technique PD. Median Tmax occurred at 30 minutes with technique P and 25 minutes with technique PD. No significant (Cmax, P = 0.18; Tmax, P = 0.6) difference in amikacin Cmax or Tmax between techniques was detected. Clinical Relevance Placement of 2 WRTs offers no advantage to a single proximal WRT when performing IVRLP to deliver maximal amikacin concentrations to the RCJ using IVRLP.
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- Thomas C Bergstrom
- William R. Prichard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
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- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA
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Muir AJT, Niehaus AJ, Lozier JW, Cole SL, Belacic ZA, Ballash GA, Durgam SS. Autologous platelet-rich plasma effects on Staphylococcus aureus-induced chondrocyte death in an in vitro bovine septic arthritis model. Am J Vet Res 2022; 83:119-126. [PMID: 34851853 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.01.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the chondroprotective effects of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), ampicillin-sulbactam (AmpS), or PRP combined with AmpS (PRP+AmpS) in an in vitro chondrocyte explant model of bovine Staphylococcus aureus-induced septic arthritis. SAMPLE Autologous PRP and cartilage explants obtained from 6 healthy, adult, nonlactating Jersey-crossbred cows. ProcedureS Autologous PRP was prepared prior to euthanasia using an optimized double centrifugation protocol. Cartilage explants collected from grossly normal stifle joints were incubated in synovial fluid (SF) alone, S aureus-inoculated SF (SA), or SA supplemented with PRP (25% culture medium volume), AmpS (2 mg/mL), or both PRP (25% culture medium volume) and AmpS (2 mg/mL; PRP+AmpS) for 24 hours. The metabolic activity, percentage of dead cells, and glycosaminoglycan content of cartilage explants were measured with a resazurin-based assay, live-dead cell staining, and dimethylmethylene blue assay, respectively. Treatment effects were assessed relative to the findings for cartilage explants incubated in SF alone. RESULTS Application of PRP, AmpS, and PRP+AmpS treatments significantly reduced S aureus-induced chondrocyte death (ie, increased metabolic activity and cell viability staining) in cartilage explants, compared with untreated controls. There were no significant differences in chondrocyte death among explants treated with PRP, AmpS, or PRP+AmpS. CLINICAL RELEVANCE In this in vitro explant model of S aureus-induced septic arthritis, PRP, AmpS, and PRP+AmpS treatments mitigated chondrocyte death. Additional work to confirm the efficacy of PRP with bacteria commonly associated with clinical septic arthritis in cattle as well as in vivo evaluation is warranted.
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- Andrew J T Muir
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Optical Microscopy Core, Notre Dame Integrated Imaging Facility, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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de Souza Garcia AF, Ribeiro G, de Assis Arantes J, Reginato GM, Xavier NV, Carregaro AB, Silva TJF, Grigoletto R, de Freitas SH, Dória RGS. Evaluation of totally implantable catheters in healthy horses. BMC Vet Res 2021; 17:339. [PMID: 34702265 PMCID: PMC8549289 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-03052-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND For horses requiring prolonged daily cephalic intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP), the use of a totally implantable catheter (TIC) could be indicated to reduce complications associated with frequent venipuncture or external catheterization. This study aims to evaluate the implantation technique of the TIC in the cephalic vein of horses for IVRLP, describe the complications associated with the device's placement and use, and assess its viability up to 60 days after implantation. Totally implantable catheters, cut to 15 cm (n = 5) and 46 cm (n = 5) in length, were implanted into one cephalic vein in ten adult horses (n = 10). Twenty-four hours following placement, IVRLP with contrast was performed via the TIC and evaluated with radiography. Physical examinations, lameness evaluation, hematologic assessment, and the catheter patency tests were performed at scheduled intervals for the duration of catheterization (7-60 days). RESULTS Catheters were implanted without difficulty and allowed for IVRLP 24 h post implantation. Complications resulted in removal of the catheters, with four maintained for 7 days, three in place for 15 days, and three catheters maintained for 60 days. Complications included lameness, limb swelling, catheter kinking, and venous thrombosis. CONCLUSIONS The implantation technique of the TIC in the cephalic vein of horses is feasible and requires minimal technical effort. Although TIC allows venous access without the need for repeated venipuncture, its long-term use presents complications. For horses requiring prolonged daily cephalic IVRLP, the use of a TIC could be indicated. However, the high incidence of venous thrombosis may limit clinical application.
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- United Metropolitan Colleges, Rua Ministro Nelson Hungria, 541, Vila Tramontano, São Paulo, São Paulo, 05690-050, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Rua Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, Jardim Elite, 13.635-900, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Kilcoyne I, Nieto JE. Orthopedic Infections-Clinical Applications of Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in the Field. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2021; 37:275-291. [PMID: 34243876 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2021.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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For the equine veterinarian, orthopedic emergencies are a common occurrence in clinical practice, with traumatic wounds of the distal limb and penetrating injuries of the hoof being some of the most common medical conditions to affect horses. Intravenous regional limb perfusion is a technique widely used for the treatment of orthopedic infections in horses. The objectives of this review are to discuss some of the clinical applications for this treatment modality in the field and to review the technique for the practitioner.
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- Isabelle Kilcoyne
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Synovial Concentration of Trimethoprim-Sulphadiazine Following Regional Limb Perfusion in Standing Horses. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11072085. [PMID: 34359213 PMCID: PMC8300224 DOI: 10.3390/ani11072085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Trimethoprim-sulphadiazine is a first line antimicrobial drug recommended for use in equine orthopedic infections such as deep wounds, ulcerative lymphangitis and septic arthritis. The pharmacokinetics of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine, when delivered through intravenous regional limb perfusion, has not been previously described. This study aimed at describing the pharmacokinetics and safety of the administration of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine through a single cephalic vein injection. Several horses in the study suffered from severe vasculitis, and the resulting synovial fluid concentration of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine over time was low. In light of these findings, the administration of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine to horses using regional limb perfusion via cephalic appears unwarranted. Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and pharmacokinetics of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine administered via intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) into the cephalic vein. According to the hypothesis, the drug could be administered without adverse effects and the synovial concentrations would remain above the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for trimethoprim-sulphadiazine (0.5 and 9.5 µg/mL) for 24 h. Ten (n = 10) horses underwent cephalic vein IVRLP with an Esmarch tourniquet applied for 30 min. Four grams (4 g) of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine (TMP-SDZ) were diluted at 0.9% NaCl for a total volume of 100 mL. Synovial fluid and blood samples were obtained immediately before IVRLP and at 0.25, 0.5, 2, 6, 12 and 24 h after the initiation of IVRLP. Trimethoprim and sulphadiazine concentrations were determined using a method based on liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. The Cmax (peak drug concentration) values were 36 ± 31.1 and 275.3 ± 214.4 µg/mL (TMP and SDZ). The respective tmax (time to reach Cmax) values were 20 ± 7.8 and 26.4 ± 7.2 min. The initial synovial fluid concentrations were high but decreased quickly. No horse had synovial concentrations of trimethoprim-sulphadiazine above the MIC at 12 h. Severe vasculitis and pain shortly after IVRLP, lasting up to one week post-injection, occurred in five out of 10 horses. In conclusion, IVRLP with trimethoprim-sulphadiazine cannot be recommended due to the low concentrations of synovial fluid over time and the frequent severe adverse effects causing pain and discomfort in treated horses. Thus, in cases of septic synovitis with bacteria sensitive to trimethoprim-sulphadiazine, other routes of administration should be considered.
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Kilcoyne I, Nieto JE, Galuppo LD, Dechant JE. Time required to achieve maximum amikacin concentration in the synovial fluid of the tarsocrural joint following administration of the drug by intravenous regional limb perfusion in horses. Am J Vet Res 2021; 82:99-104. [PMID: 33480277 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.82.2.99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the median time to maximum concentration (tmax) of amikacin in the synovial fluid of the tarsocrural joint following IV regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) of the drug in a saphenous vein of horses. ANIMALS 7 healthy adult horses. PROCEDURES With each horse sedated and restrained in a standing position, a 10-cm-wide Esmarch tourniquet was applied to a randomly selected hind limb 10 cm proximal to the point of the tarsus. Amikacin sulfate (2 g diluted with saline [0.9% NaCl] solution to a volume of 60 mL) was instilled in the saphenous vein over 3 minutes with a peristaltic pump. Tarsocrural synovial fluid samples were collected at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 minutes after completion of IVRLP. The tourniquet was removed after collection of the last sample. Amikacin concentration was quantified by a fluorescence polarization immunoassay. Median maximum amikacin concentration and tmax were determined. RESULTS 1 horse was excluded from analysis because an insufficient volume of synovial fluid for evaluation was obtained at multiple times. The median maximum synovial fluid amikacin concentration was 450.5 μg/mL (range, 304.7 to 930.7 μg/mL), and median tmax was 25 minutes (range, 20 to 30 minutes). All horses had synovial fluid amikacin concentrations ≥ 160 μg/mL (therapeutic concentration for common equine pathogens) at 20 minutes after IVRLP. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that, in healthy horses, maintaining the tourniquet for 20 minutes after IVRLP of amikacin in a saphenous vein was sufficient to achieve therapeutic concentrations of amikacin in the tarsocrural joint.
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Gustafsson K, Tatz AJ, Dahan R, Britzi M, Soback S, Sutton GA, Kelmer G. Time to Peak Concentration of Amikacin in the Antebrachiocarpal Joint Following Cephalic Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Standing Horses. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2020; 33:327-332. [PMID: 32799312 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the time (Tmax) to the maximum concentration (Cmax) of amikacin sulphate in synovial fluid of the radiocarpal joint (RCJ) following cephalic intravenous regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) using 2 g of amikacin sulphate. METHODS Cephalic IVRLP was performed with 2 g of amikacin sulphate diluted in 0.9% NaCl to a total volume of 100 mL in six healthy adult mixed breed mares. An Esmarch's rubber tourniquet was applied for 30 minutes and the antibiotic solution was infused through a 23-gauge butterfly catheter. Synovial fluid was collected from the RCJ prior to the infusion and at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes after completion of IVRLP. The tourniquet was removed after the last arthrocentesis. Synovial fluid amikacin sulphate concentrations were determined by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS The calculated mean Tmax occurred at 15 minutes (range: 10-20 minutes) post-perfusion. The highest synovial fluid amikacin sulphate concentration was noted at 10 minutes in 2 horses, 15 minutes in 2 horses and 20 minutes in 2 horses. The highest mean concentration was 1023 µg/mL and was noted at 20 minutes. Synovial mean concentrations were significantly different between 15 and 30 minutes. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE In this study no Tmax occurred after 20 minutes; thus, 30 minutes of tourniquet application time appear to be excessive. The 20 minutes duration of tourniquet application appears sufficient for the treatment of the RCJ in cephalic IVRLP using 2 g amikacin sulphate in a total volume of 100 mL.
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- Kajsa Gustafsson
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- National Residue Control Laboratory, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Beit Dagan, Israel
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- National Residue Control Laboratory, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Beit Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Rubio‐Martínez LM. Antimicrobial regional limb perfusion: Does it really fight infection? EQUINE VET EDUC 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Biasutti SA, Cox E, Jeffcott LB, Dart AJ. A review of regional limb perfusion for distal limb infections in the horse. EQUINE VET EDUC 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- S. A. Biasutti
- Research and Clinical Training Unit University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden University of Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Research and Clinical Training Unit University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden University of Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Research and Clinical Training Unit University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden University of Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Research and Clinical Training Unit University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden University of Sydney New South Wales Australia
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Knafo SE, Graham JE, Barton BA. Intravenous and intraosseous regional limb perfusion of ceftiofur sodium in an avian model. Am J Vet Res 2019; 80:539-546. [PMID: 31140842 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.80.6.539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether IV regional limb perfusion (IVRLP) and intraosseous regional limb perfusion (IORLP) of ceftiofur sodium resulted in clinically relevant drug concentrations in the synovial fluid of the tibiotarsal-tarsometatarsal joint of chickens (ie, an avian model) and to determine whether one of those techniques was superior to the other. ANIMALS 12 healthy adult hens. PROCEDURES Birds were randomly assigned to receive ceftiofur sodium (2 mg/kg) by the IVRLP (n = 4), IORLP (4), or IM (control; 4) route once daily for 6 consecutive days. Blood and tibiotarsal-tarsometatarsal synovial fluid samples were collected 15 minutes after ceftiofur administration on predetermined days for quantification of ceftiofur concentration. Plasma and synovial fluid ceftiofur concentrations were compared among the 3 groups. RESULTS All 4 birds in the IVRLP group developed mild to moderate bruising around the injection site, but this bruising did not prohibit completion of the prescribed treatment regimen. No adverse effects were observed in any of the other birds. The mean plasma and synovial fluid ceftiofur concentrations exceeded the therapeutic threshold for most common bacterial pathogens (> 1.0 μg/mL) at all sample acquisition times for all 3 groups. The mean synovial fluid ceftiofur concentration for the IVRLP group was significantly greater than that for the IORLP and control groups at all sample acquisition times. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that IVRLP may be a safe and effective technique for antimicrobial administration to birds with joint infections, contaminated wounds, pododermatitis, and other musculoskeletal infections of the distal aspect of a limb.
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Oreff GL, Tatz AJ, Dahan R, Segev G, Haberman S, Britzi M, Kelmer G. Pharmacokinetics of ceftazidime after regional limb perfusion in standing horses. Vet Surg 2017; 46:1120-1125. [PMID: 28952152 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2016] [Revised: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the metacarpophalangeal joint fluid concentrations of ceftazidime administered via regional limb perfusion (RLP). ANIMALS Eight healthy horses. METHODS RLP was performed by injecting 2 g of ceftazidime and 60 mL of perfusate volume in the cephalic vein of standing, sedated horses. Serum and synovial fluid from the metacarpophalangeal joint were collected before perfusion and at 0.5, 2, 6, 12, 24 hours postperfusion. Ceftazidime concentrations were measured via liquid chromatography. Maximal concentration (Cmax ), area under the curve (AUC), half-life of the drug (T ½), and the timing of Cmax (Tmax ) were determined to assess ceftazidime as a candidate drug for RLP. Continuous parameters were compared with the Mann-Whitney U test. P value ≤ .05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS The Cmax of ceftazidime in synovial fluid (235 µg/mL) was 15 times higher than the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) for most bacteria involved in orthopedic infections, including resistant pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MIC = 16 µg/mL). However, synovial concentrations decreased quickly and remained above the MIC in only 1 horse by 6 hours postperfusion. CONCLUSION RLP generated high synovial fluid concentrations of ceftazidime in the distal limb, but these concentrations decreased rapidly below the deliberately high MIC selected. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Once daily RLP, as applied in our study, with 2 g ceftazidime in standing horses, cannot be recommended for use in a clinical setting.
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- Gil L Oreff
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- National Residue Control Laboratory, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Bet Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Orsini JA. Update on Managing Serious Wound Infections in Horses: Wounds Involving Joints and Other Synovial Structures. J Equine Vet Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Orsini JA. Meta-Analysis of Clinical Factors Affecting Synovial Structure Infections and Prognosis. J Equine Vet Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2017.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Gal Kelmer
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel, e-mail:
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INTRAVENOUS REGIONAL ANTIBIOTIC PERFUSION THERAPY AS AN ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT FOR DIGITAL LESIONS IN SEABIRDS. J Zoo Wildl Med 2017; 48:189-195. [PMID: 28363050 DOI: 10.1638/2016-0045.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Foot infections are a common problem among seabirds in wildlife rehabilitation. Pododermatitis and digital infections are often challenging to treat because of the presence of suboptimal substrates, abnormal weight-bearing due to injuries, and suboptimal nutritional or health status. Seabirds represent the majority of animals requiring rehabilitation after oil spills, and foot problems are a common reason for euthanasia among these birds. Antibiotic intravenous regional perfusion therapy is frequently used in humans and other species to treat infections of the distal extremities, but it has not been evaluated in seabirds. During the 2015 Refugio oil spill response, four birds with foot lesions (pododermatitis, osteomyelitis, or both) were treated with ampicillin/sulbactam administered intravenously to the affected limb(s) in addition to systemic antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. Three of the birds, all brown pelicans ( Pelecanus occidentalis ) recovered rapidly and were released. Two of these birds had acute pododermatitis and were treated once with intravenous regional perfusion. They were released approximately 3 wk after the perfusion therapy. The third pelican had osteomyelitis of a digit. It was treated twice with intravenous regional perfusion and was released about 1 mo after the initial perfusion therapy. The fourth bird, a Pacific loon ( Gavia pacifica ), was treated once with perfusion therapy but did not respond to treatment and was euthanatized. No serious adverse effects were observed. This technique should be explored further in avian species.
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Oreff GL, Dahan R, Tatz AJ, Raz T, Britzi M, Kelmer G. The Effect of Perfusate Volume on Amikacin Concentration in the Metacarpophalangeal Joint Following Cephalic Regional Limb Perfusion in Standing Horses. Vet Surg 2016; 45:625-30. [PMID: 27273831 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the influence of 3 perfusate volumes on amikacin concentration in the metacarpophalangeal joint following cephalic regional limb perfusion (RLP) in standing horses. ANIMALS Seven healthy horses. METHODS Three perfusate volumes (100, 60, and 30 mL), containing 2 grams of amikacin, were tested during intravenous RLP at the cephalic vein, placing the tourniquet at mid antebrachium, in standing sedated horses. Synovial fluid was collected from the metacarpophalangeal joint before perfusion and at 30 and 120 minutes after perfusion. Serum samples were taken from the jugular vein at the same time points. Samples were analyzed for amikacin concentrations and a repeated measures ANOVA, followed by least squares difference pairwise comparisons to identify differences in amikacin concentration across perfusate volumes. Differences were considered significant at P<.05. RESULTS The mean amikacin concentration in synovial fluid at 30 minutes after perfusion was significantly higher following perfusate volume of 100 mL (579 μg/mL), compared to volumes of 60 mL (227 μg/mL) or 30 mL (282 μg/mL) (P<.05). When a threshold of 160 μg/mL was used, more horses reached the synovial therapeutic threshold following perfusate volume of 100 mL (100%), than horses receiving 60 mL (43%) and 30 mL (57%) at 30 minutes after injection. CONCLUSION The use of 100 mL volume for RLP at the cephalic vein in standing horses resulted in higher concentration of amikacin in the synovial fluid and is recommended for use in clinical cases.
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- Gil L Oreff
- Department of Large Animal, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Kimron Veterinary Institute, National Residue Control Laboratory, Bet Dagan, Israel
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- Department of Large Animal, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Aristizabal F, Nieto J, Guedes A, Dechant J, Yamout S, Morales B, Snyder J. Comparison of two tourniquet application times for regional intravenous limb perfusions with amikacin in sedated or anesthetized horses. Vet J 2016; 208:50-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Revised: 10/04/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sole A, Nieto JE, Aristizabal FA, Snyder JR. Effect of emptying the vasculature before performing regional limb perfusion with amikacin in horses. Equine Vet J 2015; 48:737-740. [DOI: 10.1111/evj.12501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A. Sole
- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital; University of California; Davis USA
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- Departments of Surgical and Radiological Sciences; University of California; Davis USA
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- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital; University of California; Davis USA
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- Departments of Surgical and Radiological Sciences; University of California; Davis USA
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Hunter BG, Parker JE, Wehrman R, Stang B, Cebra CK. Morphine Synovial Fluid Concentrations After Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Standing Horses. Vet Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2015.12314.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Barbara G. Hunter
- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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Underwood C, Collins SN, Mills PC, Van Eps AW, Allavena RE, Medina Torres CE, Pollitt CC. Regional intravenous limb perfusion compared to systemic intravenous administration for marimastat delivery to equine lamellar tissue. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2015; 38:392-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- C. Underwood
- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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- Australian Equine Laminitis Research Unit; School of Veterinary Science; The University of Queensland; Gatton Qld Australia
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Hunter BG, Parker JE, Wehrman R, Stang B, Cebra CK. Morphine Synovial Fluid Concentrations After Intravenous Regional Limb Perfusion in Standing Horses. Vet Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12314.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Barbara G. Hunter
- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; Oregon State University; Corvallis Oregon
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Kelmer G, Tatz AJ, Famini S, Bdolah-Abram T, Soback S, Britzi M. Evaluation of regional limb perfusion with chloramphenicol using the saphenous or cephalic vein in standing horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2014; 38:35-40. [PMID: 25073920 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2013] [Accepted: 05/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Regional limb perfusion (RLP) significantly decreases morbidity and mortality associated with distal limb injuries in horses. There is an urgent need for finding additional effective antimicrobial drugs for use in RLP. In this study, we tested the pharmacokinetics (PK) of chloramphenicol in RLP. Eight horses participated in the study, which was approved by the University Animal Care and Use Committee. The cephalic and the saphenous veins were used to perfuse the limbs. Synovial samples were collected from the metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal (MCP/MTP) joint. The Friedman Test was applied for assessing change in PK concentration over time, for all time points. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test was used to test the difference between PK concentration in joint & serum as well as concentration in joint vs. MIC. The comparison of measurements between measurements taken on hind vs. front legs was carried out using the Mann-Whitney Test. A P-value of 5% or less was considered statistically significant. After RLP, the concentration of chloramphenicol in the synovial fluid of the MCP/MTP joint using either the cephalic or the saphenous vein was initially far above the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of most susceptible pathogens and remained above the MIC for approximately 6 h. The results indicate that performing RLP using the cephalic and saphenous veins enables reaching concentrations of chloramphenicol in the MCP/MTP joint that are well above the MIC of most susceptible pathogens. The chloramphenicol concentrations achieved in the synovial fluid of the MCP/MTP joint in the current study were between 1.5 (MTP) and 7 (MCP) times the MIC of MRSA in horses. These results are encouraging since MRSA infections are becoming far more common, causing considerable morbidity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of chloramphenicol following RLP in the horse and the results are positive.
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- G Kelmer
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Boyen F, Smet A, Hermans K, Butaye P, Martens A, Martel A, Haesebrouck F. Methicillin resistant staphylococci and broad-spectrum β-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in horses. Vet Microbiol 2013; 167:67-77. [PMID: 23759364 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2013.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Revised: 05/03/2013] [Accepted: 05/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The use of β-lactam antibiotics results in the selection of bacteria showing resistance toward this class of antibiotics. The review focuses on the increasing importance of methicillin resistant staphylococci and broad-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in horses. Diagnostic protocols that optimize accurate identification of these bacteria from both clinical samples and samples obtained from putative carrier animals are described. In addition, the opportunities and pitfalls for preventive and curative measures are discussed.
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- Filip Boyen
- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
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Kelmer G, Martin-Jimenez T, Saxton AM, Catasus C, Elliot SB, Lakritz J. Evaluation of regional limb perfusion with erythromycin using the saphenous, cephalic, or palmar digital veins in standing horses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2012; 36:434-40. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- G. Kelmer
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN USA
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- Comparative Medicine; College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN USA
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- Department of Animal Science; College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN USA
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN USA
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Tennessee; Knoxville TN USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; The Ohio State University; Columbus OH USA
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