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Lloyd F, Dixon C, Kropf J, Murison P, Bellitto N. Suspected severe post‐anaesthetic myopathy or myelopathy in a Clydesdale horse resulting in euthanasia. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ffion Lloyd
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow Glasgow UK
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- Glasgow Equine Hospital, University of Glasgow Glasgow UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow Glasgow UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow Glasgow UK
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Montgomery J, Steinke S, Williams A, Belgrave L. Initial testing of a computer-integrated weight compensation system for rehabilitation of horses. COMPARATIVE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.3920/cep180060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Management of severely injured or neurologic horses is challenging, with ambulatory support limited to static lifts and rescue slings. The aim of this study was initial testing and adjustment of a novel computer-integrated dynamic lift system, including measuring effects of increasing weight compensation (i.e. load reduction) and time attached to the lift. This automated system was developed to improve outcomes and reduce complications in horses with ambulatory difficulties, allowing for controlled mobility and varying load carried by the horse with independent front and hind limb support. Two healthy Thoroughbred horses were studied using the Anderson rescue sling. The lift was programmed to respond to weight and movement of horses. Weight compensation (% bodyweight) was incrementally increased, for front and hind limbs, to maximum percent tolerated, based on heart/respiratory rates and behavioural scoring. The time attached to the lift was then incrementally increased at maximum tolerated weight compensation previously determined. Measures included heart/respiratory rates, behavioural scoring, muscle enzyme activity and blood flow to distal limbs. Results were analysed descriptively. Avoidance behaviour was observed at front and hind end weight compensation of 18 and 4%, respectively. Average maximum time attached to the lift was 2.25 hours. After 60 minutes, respiratory rate increased >20 breaths (b)/minute, reaching 60 b/minute in one horse and 36 b/minute in the other, with shallow breathing. Other measures remained normal. In conclusion, lift programming was successful for weight compensation and mobility during lift support. Complications included avoidance behaviour and respiratory distress at >20% weight compensation, likely caused by the Anderson rescue sling. To address these limitations, a new rehabilitation harness better suited for long-term use is under development.
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- J.B. Montgomery
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4, Canada
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4, Canada
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4, Canada
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4, Canada
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Steinke SL, Carmalt JL, Montgomery JB. Weight reduction and possible implications for the rehabilitation of horses with ambulatory difficulties. EQUINE VET EDUC 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- S. L. Steinke
- Biomedical Engineering College of Engineering University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Canada
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Canada
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Canada
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- Biomedical Engineering College of Engineering University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Canada
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences Western College of Veterinary Medicine University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Canada
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