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Effects of detomidine or romifidine during maintenance and recovery from isoflurane anaesthesia in horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:624-633. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bennell AJ, Wright RJH, Malalana F, Senior JM. An analysis of risk factors for a fracture or luxation in recovery from general anaesthesia in horses: a single centre study. J Equine Vet Sci 2022; 112:103914. [PMID: 35218904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Catastrophic fractures or luxations (FoL) sustained during recovery from general anaesthesia are a significant cause of mortality during equine anaesthesia. There is a lack of evidence regarding potential risk factors for a FoL occurring in the immediate anaesthetic recovery period. A single centre, retrospective, case-matched study was performed to identify risk factors for sustaining a catastrophic FoL during recovery from general anaesthesia. Clinical data were obtained for horses which sustained a catastrophic FoL when recovering from general anaesthesia from January 2011- June 2020 in a single centre referral population. Multivariable logistical regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors which were significant in horses where a FoL occurred. Statistically significant risk factors in our population of horses of sustaining a FoL in recovery included intra-operative administration of intra-tracheal salbutamol, intra-operative administration of ketamine and increasing age. Further research in this area, particularly with regards to salbutamol administration, is required.
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Muñoz KA, Szarek M, Manfredi JM, Robertson SA, Hubbell JAE, Holcombe SJ. The effects of intravenous ethyl pyruvate on cardiopulmonary variables and quality of recovery from anesthesia in horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:282-290. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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de Miguel Garcia C, Campoy L, Parry SA, Martin-Flores M, Gleed RD. Retrospective study of the prevalence of factors contributing to successful standing at first attempt in horses recovering from general anesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg 2021; 49:95-103. [PMID: 34893433 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Several factors affect the quality of recovery from general anesthesia in horses. These can increase the likelihood of injury. Body and limb position during recovery may correlate with successful standing. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of and the factors associated with successful standing at the first attempt in horses undergoing general anesthesia. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS Video of recovery and anesthetic records from 221 equine patients were reviewed by six veterinary students. Cases with poor video quality or incomplete anesthetic records were excluded. Demographic variables, type of procedure, perioperative drugs administered, assistance during recovery and body and limb positions during the first attempt to stand were recorded. Association between putative variables (including specific descriptors for body and limb position) and success for standing were analyzed using backward logistic regression; significance was set at 0.05. A decision tree for a successful attempt was created to predict the outcome of a recovery attempt based on these variables. RESULTS Extension of the carpal joints, head and neck alignment with the thoracic limbs, greater time in lateral recumbency, coordination during sternal recumbency, longer time to first attempt to stand and pelvic limb position were associated with successful standing at the first attempt. The association between extension of the carpal joints with wide base positioning of the pelvic limbs provided the best success rate for standing, whereas the association of flexed carpal joints and head and neck orientation different from the thoracic limbs resulted in a worse success rate. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggest that certain limb and body positions displayed by horses during recovery may be associated with the likelihood of successful standing at the first attempt. These variables may be useful for assessing recovery quality in future research.
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- Cristina de Miguel Garcia
- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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- Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Santiago-Llorente I, López-San Román FJ, Villalba-Orero M. Demographic, preoperative and anaesthesia-related risk factors for unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing emergency abdominal surgery. Vet Anaesth Analg 2021; 48:882-890. [PMID: 34642100 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine demographic, preoperative and anaesthesia-related variables that may be associated with unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing emergency abdominal surgery (colic) in an equine teaching hospital. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS A total of 313 horses. METHODS The anaesthetic records of horses admitted for surgical treatment of colic between 2005 and 2018 were examined. Overall quality of recovery was assessed as dangerous, poor, fair, good or excellent. The following categories were constructed as a dichotomic variable: unsatisfactory recovery (poor and dangerous recoveries) and satisfactory recovery (excellent, good and fair recoveries). Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to evaluate the association between all studied variables and recovery. RESULTS All recoveries were unassisted. Unsatisfactory recovery quality totalled 17.2% (3.5% and 13.7% were dangerous and poor recoveries, respectively), whereas satisfactory recoveries totalled 82.8% (26.2%, 40.9% and 15.7% were fair, good and excellent recoveries, respectively). Univariable analysis showed that unsatisfactory recoveries were associated with high preoperative packed cell volume, pain behaviour, poor premedication and induction quality, high intraoperative mean heart rate, low mean arterial blood pressure, dobutamine dose ≥1.5 μg kg-1 minute-1, non-administration of romifidine, long anaesthesia time and prolonged time to stand. The multivariable model showed that factors strongly associated with unsatisfactory recovery quality were dobutamine dose ≥1.5 μg kg-1 minute-1 [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 6.60; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.91-14.96], poor premedication quality (AOR=4.60; 95% CI, 1.73-12.23) and a time to stand > 70 minutes (AOR=2.59; 95% CI, 1.13-5.91). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our study shows that high dobutamine requirements, poor premedication quality and a prolonged time to stand are risk factors for unsatisfactory recovery quality in horses undergoing anaesthesia for colic surgery. Addressing these factors may enable clinicians to improve the quality of recovery phase.
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- Isabel Santiago-Llorente
- Hospital Clínico Veterinario Complutense, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínico Veterinario Complutense, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínico Veterinario Complutense, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Departamento de Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
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Loomes K, Louro LF. Recovery of horses from general anaesthesia: A systematic review (2000-2020) of risk factors and influence of interventions during the recovery period. Equine Vet J 2021; 54:201-218. [PMID: 34537994 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND In equine anaesthesia, the recovery period is a time of considerable risk and has been the focus of prolific research. Risk factors, including age, type and duration of procedure or temperament may influence recovery quality. Unfortunately, the anaesthetist is unable to control for these factors, therefore various pharmacological interventions and recovery methods have been developed with the objective of improving recovery quality. However, no consensus among anaesthetists has been reached for many of these interventions and their implications for recovery-related mortality and morbidity. OBJECTIVES To conduct a systematic review of the published evidence relating to risk factors and interventions in the recovery period which may influence recovery quality from equine general anaesthesia (GA). STUDY DESIGN A systematic evaluation of the equine veterinary literature using the GRADE framework. METHODS A literature search was performed and studies were assessed for eligibility by both authors utilising PRISMA guidelines. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were evaluated by both authors, categorically summarised and the quality of evidence for each sub-topic was assessed using the GRADE framework. RESULTS Thirty-nine studies were identified which directly assessed the impact of risk factors and recovery interventions on recovery quality after equine GA. There was evidence to support that peri-anaesthetic risk factors such as anaesthesia duration, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status and surgical procedure influenced recovery quality. We also identified sufficient evidence that administration of α-2 adrenoreceptor agonists immediately prior to recovery, improves recovery quality. MAIN LIMITATIONS The validity of the results of some studies may have been compromised by missing data and small sample sizes. CONCLUSIONS Recovery quality is influenced by factors including: anaesthesia duration, ASA physical status and surgical procedure. Recovery quality can be improved by the administration of an α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist immediately prior to recovery.
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- School of Veterinary Science, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Wirral, UK
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Data Collection for the Fourth Multicentre Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Equine Fatalities (CEPEF4) Study: New Technology and Preliminary Results. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092549. [PMID: 34573515 PMCID: PMC8472153 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary New technologies allow researchers to improve the methods for immediate, accurate data collection, cleaning and analysis, with minimal geographical limitations. Although much has improved in the field of equine anaesthesia in recent years, we are still far from reducing anaesthetic-related mortality in this species in comparison with small animal anaesthesia. The aim of this multicentre study was to probe the usefulness of an internet-based method that utilised an electronic questionnaire and statistical software to show the data and report outcomes from horses undergoing general anaesthesia and certain procedures using standing sedation. Within six months, 8656 cases from 69 centres were collected: 6701 procedures under general anaesthesia and 1955 under standing sedation. The results demonstrated (i) the utility of the method and (ii) that some horses died unexpectedly when undergoing not only general anaesthesia, but also standing sedation. Finally, (iii) we present some descriptive data that outline the current anaesthesia practice compared with the previous CEPEF2. We concluded that our internet-based method is suitable for this type of study. New techniques may reduce the mortality rate. However, the results presented here should be interpreted cautiously as these are only preliminary data with lower numbers than CEPEF2. Abstract It is almost 20 years since the largest observational, multicentre study evaluating the risks of mortality associated with general anaesthesia in horses. We proposed an internet-based method to collect data (cleaned and analysed with R) in a multicentre, cohort, observational, analytical, longitudinal and prospective study to evaluate peri-operative equine mortality. The objective was to report the usefulness of the method, illustrated with the preliminary data, including outcomes for horses seven days after undergoing general anaesthesia and certain procedures using standing sedation. Within six months, data from 6701 procedures under general anaesthesia and 1955 standing sedations from 69 centres were collected. The results showed (i) the utility of the method; also, that (ii) the overall mortality rate for general anaesthesia within the seven-day outcome period was 1.0%. In horses undergoing procedures other than exploratory laparotomy for colic (“noncolics”), the rate was lower, 0.6%, and in “colics” it was higher, at 3.4%. For standing sedations, the overall mortality rate was 0.2%. Finally, (iii) we present some descriptive data that demonstrate new developments since the previous CEPEF2. In conclusion, horses clearly still die unexpectedly when undergoing procedures under general anaesthesia or standing sedation. Our method is suitable for case collection for future studies.
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Recovery after General Anaesthesia in Adult Horses: A Structured Summary of the Literature. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061777. [PMID: 34198637 PMCID: PMC8232193 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Recovery is the most dangerous phase of general anaesthesia in horses. Numerous publications have reported about this phase, but structured reviews that try to reduce the risk of bias of narrative reviews/expert opinions, focussing on the topic are missing. Therefore, the aim of the present article was to publish the first structured review as a summary of the literature focussing on the recovery phase after general anaesthesia in horses. The objective was to summarise the available literature, taking into account the scientific evidence of the individual studies. A structured approach was followed with two experts in the field independently deciding on article inclusion and its level of scientific evidence. A total number of 444 articles, sorted by topics and classified based on their levels of evidence, were finally included into the present summary. The most important findings were summarised and discussed. The present structured review can be used as a compilation of the publications that, to date, focus on the recovery phase after general anaesthesia in adult horses. This type of review tries to minimise the risk of bias inherent to narrative reviews/expert opinions. Abstract Recovery remains the most dangerous phase of general anaesthesia in horses. The objective of this publication was to perform a structured literature review including levels of evidence (LoE) of each study with the keywords “recovery anaesthesia horse”, entered at once, in the search browsers PubMed and Web of Science. The two authors independently evaluated each candidate article. A final list with 444 articles was obtained on 5 April 2021, classified as: 41 “narrative reviews/expert opinions”, 16 “retrospective outcome studies”, 5 “surveys”, 59 “premedication/sedation and induction drugs”, 27 “maintenance with inhalant agents”, 55 “maintenance with total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)”, 3 “TIVA versus inhalants”, 56 “maintenance with partial intravenous anaesthesia (PIVA)”, 27 “other drugs used during maintenance”, 18 “drugs before/during recovery”, 18 “recovery systems”, 21 “respiratory system in recovery”, 41 “other factors”, 51 “case series/reports” and 6 “systems to score recoveries”. Of them, 167 were LoE 1, 36 LoE 2, 33 LoE 3, 110 LoE 4, 90 LoE 5 and 8 could not be classified based on the available abstract. This review can be used as an up-to-date compilation of the literature about recovery after general anaesthesia in adult horses that tried to minimise the bias inherent to narrative reviews.
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Nicolaisen AK, Bendix Nygaard A, Christophersen MT, Jensen DB, Lindegaard C. Effect of head and tail rope‐assisted recovery of horses after elective and emergency surgery under general anaesthesia. EQUINE VET EDUC 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.13397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A.‐S. Kock Nicolaisen
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences University of Copenhagen TaastrupDenmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences University of Copenhagen TaastrupDenmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences University of Copenhagen TaastrupDenmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences University of Copenhagen Taastrup Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Faculty of Health Sciences University of Copenhagen TaastrupDenmark
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Louro LF, Milner PI, Bardell D. Epidural administration of opioid analgesics improves quality of recovery in horses anaesthetised for treatment of hindlimb synovial sepsis. Equine Vet J 2020; 53:682-689. [PMID: 32852063 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Opioid epidural analgesia has been shown to provide effective analgesia in horses. There is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of opioid epidural analgesia on quality of recovery in horses. OBJECTIVES Identify whether opioid epidural analgesia influences quality of recovery in horses undergoing general anaesthesia required for management of hindlimb synovial sepsis. STUDY DESIGN Single-centre retrospective cross-sectional study. METHODS Data were obtained from the clinical records of horses which had undergone arthroscopic or tenoscopic surgery for management of hindlimb synovial sepsis over a 9-year period in a referral hospital population. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the perioperative factors that impact on quality of recovery. RESULTS Records from 149 horses, undergoing 170 general anaesthetics were included. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that opioid epidural analgesia (OR 3.0, 95% CI 1.2 to 7.2, P = .02) was associated with good quality of recovery, whereas Cob breeds (OR 0.16, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.46, P = .001), age (in years) (OR 0.90, 95% CI 0.83 to 0.97, P = .004) increasing intraoperative dosages (in mg/kg) of thiopental (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.46 to 0.90, P = .01) or ketamine (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.98, P = .04) were associated with poor quality of recovery. MAIN LIMITATIONS Certain variables that may influence quality of recovery, such as patient temperament and hindlimb orthopaedic co-morbidities were not recorded. The clinical prediction model obtained is only applicable to the specific facilities, population and perianaesthetic management practiced at our institution. CONCLUSIONS Opioid epidural analgesia is significantly associated with good quality of recovery in horses undergoing general anaesthesia required for management of hindlimb synovial sepsis. Other risk factors, such as increasing age, cob breed, use of higher intraoperative dosages (in mg/kg) of ketamine and/or thiopental, were associated with poor quality of recovery.
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- Luís F Louro
- Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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- Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK.,Department of Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, Liverpool, UK
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Alonso BB, La Rosa L, Carregaro AB, Gasthuys F, Schauvliege S. Recovery Quality After Romifidine Versus Detomidine Infusion During Isoflurane Anesthesia in Horses. J Equine Vet Sci 2020; 94:103243. [PMID: 33077077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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To examine the influence of detomidine or romifidine on recovery quality from isoflurane anesthesia, 78 anesthetic records were reviewed, from horses that had received romifidine (group R) during premedication [80-120 μg kg-1 IV], anesthetic maintenance (40 μg kg-1 hour-1 IV), and recovery (20 μg kg-1 IV) or detomidine (group D), at doses of 10-20 μg kg-1 IV, 5 μg kg-1 hour-1 IV, and 2.5 μg kg-1 IV, respectively. Duration of the different recovery phases, the number of attempts to sternal and standing, scores for transition to standing (TrSta), balance and coordination once standing (BC), and final recovery score (FS) were compared between groups using a Mann-Whitney U-test, independent t-test, or chi-squared test, as appropriate (alpha 0.05). Parametric data are represented as the mean ± standard deviation, and nonparametric data as the median (interquartile range). Compared with group D (25 horses), horses in group R (53 horses) needed significantly fewer attempts to achieve sternal recumbency [R 1 (1-1) vs. D 1 (1-2)], remained significantly longer in sternal recumbency [R 10 (3-14,5) vs. D 5 (1-9,5) minutes], needed significantly less attempts to stand [R 1 (1-1) vs. D 2 (1-4)], and a significantly shorter time to stand after making their first attempt [R 0 (0-0) vs. D 3 (0-6) minutes], with significantly better scores for TrSta, BC, and FS in group R. The results suggest that, at the doses used, romifidine provides a better recovery quality.
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- Bruna Bodini Alonso
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia of Domestic Animals, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia of Domestic Animals, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- School of Animal Science and Food Engineering, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia of Domestic Animals, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia of Domestic Animals, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Hector RC, Rezende ML, Mama KR, Hess AM. Recovery quality following a single post-anaesthetic dose of dexmedetomidine or romifidine in sevoflurane anaesthetised horses. Equine Vet J 2020; 52:685-691. [PMID: 31975413 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-anaesthetic sedation is administered to horses to improve recovery quality from inhalant anaesthesia and reduce the risk of catastrophic injury. A single dose of dexmedetomidine for this purpose has not been evaluated clinically. OBJECTIVES To determine whether dexmedetomidine improves recovery quality from sevoflurane anaesthesia compared to a previously studied dose of romifidine. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomised, masked clinical trial. METHODS Ninety-nine, adult, client-owned horses anaesthetised for elective procedures completed the trial. Anaesthetic protocol was standardised. Horses were randomly assigned to receive either dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg bwt (D) or romifidine 20 mcg/kg bwt (R) intravenously at their first spontaneous breath in recovery. Recoveries were reviewed and independently assigned subjective visual analogue scale (VAS) scores (0-100 mm, worst to best) for overall quality and standing ataxia scores (1-4, none to severe) by two anaesthesiologists blinded to treatment group. Objective anaesthesia and recovery data were also recorded. Comparisons were made using the Chi-square, Wilcoxon rank sum, linear models or Welch-Satterthwaite two-sample t-test (P ≤ .05). Predictors of VAS score were analysed independent of treatment group. RESULTS There were no significant differences between groups except end-tidal sevoflurane (FE´Sevo) concentration and post-induction extra ketamine dosing. Including FE´Sevo and additional ketamine in the analysis as covariates, VAS scores and time to standing were not significantly different between groups. Increased age, not receiving a nerve block, increased duration of hypotension, and having a nervous temperament were significant predictors of VAS score. MAIN LIMITATIONS No universal recovery scale exists for inter-study comparisons. CONCLUSIONS After sevoflurane anaesthesia, sedation with dexmedetomidine or romifidine provides clinically similar recovery time and quality.
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- Rachel C Hector
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Statistics, College of Natural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Jarrett MA, Bailey KM, Messenger KM, Prange T, Gaines B, Posner LP. Recovery of horses from general anesthesia after induction with propofol and ketamine versus midazolam and ketamine. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2019; 253:101-107. [PMID: 29911938 DOI: 10.2460/javma.253.1.101] [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 evaluate quality of recovery from general anesthesia in horses after induction with propofol and ketamine versus midazolam and ketamine. DESIGN Prospective randomized crossover study. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult horses. PROCEDURES Horses were premedicated with xylazine (1.0 mg/kg [0.45 mg/lb], IV), and general anesthesia was induced with midazolam (0.1 mg/kg [0.045 mg/lb], IV) or propofol (0.5 mg/kg [0.23 mg/lb], IV), followed by ketamine (3.0 mg/kg [1.36 mg/lb], IV). Horses were endotracheally intubated, and anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane. After 60 minutes, horses were given romifidine (0.02 mg/kg [0.009 mg/lb], IV) and allowed to recover unassisted. Times to first movement, sternal recumbency, and standing and the number of attempts to stand were recorded. Plasma concentrations of propofol or midazolam were measured following induction and immediately before recovery. Recovery quality was scored by 3 graders with a recovery rubric and a visual analog scale. RESULTS Number of attempts to stand was significantly lower when horses received propofol (median, 2; range, 1 to 3) than when they received midazolam (median, 7.5; range, 3 to 16). For both the recovery rubric and visual analog scale, recovery quality was significantly better when horses received propofol than when they received midazolam. Plasma drug concentration at recovery, as a percentage of the concentration at induction, was significantly lower when horses received propofol than when they received midazolam. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that for horses undergoing short (ie, 60 minutes) periods of general anesthesia, recovery quality may be better following induction with propofol and ketamine, compared with midazolam and ketamine.
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Conde Ruiz C, Junot S. Successful Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in a Sevoflurane Anaesthetized Horse That Suffered Cardiac Arrest at Recovery. Front Vet Sci 2018; 5:138. [PMID: 29988384 PMCID: PMC6024005 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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A 17-year-old mare undergoing dental surgery suffered a cardiac arrest while being transferred from the surgical theatre to the recovery box. This complication was diagnosed early, thus allowing a prompt start to the cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers. External thoracic compressions, intermittent positive pressure ventilation, and adrenaline administration were at the core of this successful resuscitation. Although it was not possible to confirm the cause of cardiac arrest in this horse, a Bezold-Jarisch reflex due to potential decrease on venous return because of postural change and drug interactions was hypothesized. Based on this report, it appears advisable to smoothly change the position of anaesthetized patient; furthermore, the administration of drugs affecting cardiovascular hemodynamics or sympatho-vagal balance to animals while changing their recumbency should be avoided.
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- Clara Conde Ruiz
- Service d'Anesthésie, VetAgro Sup, Université de Lyon, Marcy L'Etoile, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie, VetAgro Sup, Université de Lyon, Marcy L'Etoile, France.,Unité APCSe, Agressions Pulmonaires et Circulatoires dans le sepsis, VetAgro Sup, Université de Lyon, Marcy L'Etoile, France
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Niimura Del Barrio MC, David F, Hughes JML, Clifford D, Wilderjans H, Bennett R. A retrospective report (2003-2013) of the complications associated with the use of a one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system in horses following general anaesthesia. Ir Vet J 2018; 71:6. [PMID: 29456834 PMCID: PMC5810068 DOI: 10.1186/s13620-018-0117-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The mortality rate of horses undergoing general anaesthesia is high when compared to humans or small animal patients. One of the most critical periods during equine anaesthesia is recovery, as the horse attempts to regain a standing position. This study was performed in a private equine practice in Belgium that uses a purpose-designed one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system to assist the horse during the standing process. The main purpose of the retrospective study was to report and analyse complications and the mortality rate in horses during recovery from anaesthesia using the described recovery system. Information retrieved from the medical records included patient signalment, anaesthetic protocol, duration of anaesthesia, ASA grade, type of surgery, recovery time and complications during recovery. Sedation was administered to all horses prior to recovery with the rope system. Complications were divided into major complications in which the horse was euthanized and minor complications where the horse survived. Major complications were further subdivided into those where the rope system did not contribute to the recovery complication (Group 1) and those where it was not possible to determine if the rope system was of any benefit (Group 2). Results Five thousand eight hundred fifty two horses recovered from general anaesthesia with rope assistance. Complications were identified in 30 (0.51%). Major complications occurred in 12 horses (0.20%) of which three (0.05%) were assigned to Group 1 and nine (0.15%) to Group 2. Three horses in Group 2 suffered musculoskeletal injuries (0.05%). Eighteen horses (0.31%) suffered minor complications, of which five (0.08%) were categorised as failures of the recovery system. Conclusions This study reports the major and minor complication and mortality rate during recovery from anaesthesia using a specific type of rope recovery system. Mortality associated with the rope recovery system was low. During recovery from anaesthesia this rope system may reduce the risk of lethal complications, particularly major orthopaedic injuries.
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- 2Equine Veterinary Medical Center, Al Shaqab- a member of Qatar Foundation, PO Box 90005, Al Shaqab Street, Al Rayyan, Doha, Qatar
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- 1UCD Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Ireland
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- 1UCD Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 Ireland
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- Dierenkliniek De Bosdreef, Spelonckvaart 46, 9180 Moerbeke-Waas, Belgium
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- The Granary, Bunstead Barns, Poles Ln, Hursley, Winchester, SO21 2LL UK
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Clark-Price SC, Lascola KM, Carter JE, da Cunha AF, Donaldson LL, Doherty TJ, Martin-Flores M, Hofmeister EH, Keating SCJ, Mama KR, Mason DE, Posner LP, Sano H, Seddighi R, Shih AC, Weil AB, Schaeffer DJ. Assessment of agreement among diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia for scoring the recovery of horses from anesthesia by use of subjective grading scales and development of a system for evaluation of the recovery of horses from anesthesia by use of accelerometry. Am J Vet Res 2017; 78:668-676. [PMID: 28541154 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.78.6.668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate agreement among diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia for scores determined by use of a simple descriptive scale (SDS) or a composite grading scale (CGS) for quality of recovery of horses from anesthesia and to investigate use of 3-axis accelerometry (3AA) for objective evaluation of recovery. ANIMALS 12 healthy adult horses. PROCEDURES Horses were fitted with a 3AA device and then were anesthetized. Eight diplomates evaluated recovery by use of an SDS, and 7 other diplomates evaluated recovery by use of a CGS. Agreement was tested with κ and AC1 statistics for the SDS and an ANOVA for the CGS. A library of mathematical models was used to map 3AA data against CGS scores. RESULTS Agreement among diplomates using the SDS was slight (κ = 0.19; AC1 = 0.22). The CGS scores differed significantly among diplomates. Best fit of 3AA data against CGS scores yielded the following equation: RS = 9.998 × SG0.633 × ∑UG0.174, where RS is a horse's recovery score determined with 3AA, SG is acceleration of the successful attempt to stand, and ∑UG is the sum of accelerations of unsuccessful attempts to stand. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Subjective scoring of recovery of horses from anesthesia resulted in poor agreement among diplomates. Subjective scoring may lead to differences in conclusions about recovery quality; thus, there is a need for an objective scoring method. The 3AA system removed subjective bias in evaluations of recovery of horses and warrants further study.
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Guedes AGP, Tearney CC, Cenani A, Aristizabal F, Nieto J. Comparison between the effects of postanesthetic xylazine and dexmedetomidine on characteristics of recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia in horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2017; 44:273-280. [PMID: 28258815 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare postanesthetic xylazine and dexmedetomidine on recovery characteristics from sevoflurane anesthesia in horses. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, crossover study. ANIMALS Six geldings, mean±standard deviation (SD) (range), 17±4 (11-24) years and 527±80 (420-660) kg. METHODS Horses were anesthetized with sevoflurane for 60 minutes under standardized conditions for a regional limb perfusion study. In recovery, horses were administered either xylazine (200 μg kg-1) or dexmedetomidine (0.875 μg kg-1) intravenously. Recoveries were unassisted and were video-recorded for later evaluation of recovery events and quality by two individuals unaware of treatment allocation. Recovery quality was assessed using a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS) (0=poor recovery, 100=excellent recovery), the Edinburgh Scoring System (ESS) (0-100; 100=excellent recovery) and the mean attempt interval (MAI) (longer=better). Data are mean±SD. RESULTS All recovery quality assessments (xylazine and dexmedetomidine, respectively: VAS: 71±21 mm, 84±13 mm; ESS: 65±22, 67±30; MAI: 52±24 minutes, 60±32 minutes) and events (first limb movement: 37±8 minutes, 42±10 minutes; first attempt to lift head: 44±12 minutes, 48±9 minutes; first attempt to sternal posture: 57±28 minutes, 50±7 minutes; number of head bangs: 2.0±3.0, 0.5±0.5; time to first attempt to stand: 72±6 minutes, 78±13 minutes; time to standing: 79±14 minutes, 84±13 minutes) did not differ significantly between treatments (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Recovery characteristics did not differ significantly between postanesthetic xylazine and dexmedetomidine following 1 hour of sevoflurane anesthesia in horses in this study. Further evaluations in more horses and in younger horses are required to confirm these results.
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- Alonso G P Guedes
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA; Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, MN, USA.
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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Cenani A, Brosnan RJ, Madigan S, Knych HK, Madigan JE. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intravenous romifidine and propranolol administered alone or in combination for equine sedation. Vet Anaesth Analg 2017; 44:86-97. [DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Dugdale AHA, Taylor PM. Equine anaesthesia-associated mortality: where are we now? Vet Anaesth Analg 2016; 43:242-55. [PMID: 26970940 DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To review the literature concerning mortality associated with general anaesthesia in horses and to assess whether there is evidence for a reduction in mortality over the 20 years since the Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Equine Fatalities (CEPEF). DATABASES USED PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar. Search terms used: horse; pony; equine; anaesthesia; anesthesia; recovery; morbidity, and mortality. CONCLUSIONS The most recent studies, in which isoflurane and sevoflurane have been more commonly used for anaesthesia maintenance, report fewer intraoperative cardiac arrests than older studies in which halothane was favoured. Catastrophic fractures, however, have become the greatest cause of recovery-associated mortality.
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- Alexandra H A Dugdale
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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Menzies MPL, Ringer SK, Conrot A, Theurillat R, Kluge K, Kutter AP, Jackson M, Thormann W, Bettschart-Wolfensberger R. Cardiopulmonary effects and anaesthesia recovery quality in horses anaesthetized with isoflurane and low-dose S-ketamine or medetomidine infusions. Vet Anaesth Analg 2016; 43:623-634. [PMID: 26915545 DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate cardiopulmonary effects and anaesthesia recovery quality in horses anaesthetized with isoflurane receiving medetomidine or S-ketamine infusions. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, blinded, prospective clinical trial. ANIMALS Fifty horses undergoing elective surgery. METHODS After acepromazine and flunixin meglumine premedication, horses received medetomidine (7 μg kg-1 ) intravenously (IV). Anaesthesia was induced with midazolam and racemic ketamine (Med treatment group; 2.2 mg kg-1 ; n = 25) or S-ketamine (S-ket treatment group; 1.1 mg kg-1 ; n = 25) IV and maintained with isoflurane in oxygen/air and medetomidine (Med; 3.5 μg kg-1 hour-1 ) or S-ketamine (S-ket; 0.5 mg kg-1 hour-1 ). All horses were mechanically ventilated. Cardiopulmonary variables were evaluated. Isoflurane end-tidal concentrations (Fe'Iso), dobutamine requirements and thiopental boli were recorded. Plasma samples were collected in six horses to evaluate S-ketamine and S-norketamine concentrations. After surgery, medetomidine 2 μg kg-1 was administered IV. Four independent observers scored recovery using a visual analogue scale and a numerical rating scale. RESULTS Both groups required similar mean Fe'Iso (1%). However, S-ket horses needed more thiopental boli. Median intraoperative cardiac index values were higher with S-ket (4.5 L minute-1 m-2 ) than Med (3.9 L minute-1 m-2 ). Overall, there were no differences in heart rate, blood pressure or dobutamine requirements; however, horses in S-ket showed higher heart rate values at 30 minutes after anaesthesia induction. Compared with Med horses, S-ket horses showed decreased PaO2 and increased pulmonary venous admixture values estimated with the Fshunt calculation. Recoveries were shorter and of poorer quality with S-ket. During infusion, S-ketamine and S-norketamine plasma concentrations lay in the ranges of 0.209-0.917 μg mL-1 and 0.250-0.723 μg mL-1 , respectively. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Despite the higher intraoperative cardiac index with S-ket, both protocols were considered to provide acceptable cardiovascular function. However, recovery quality was significantly better in the Med group.
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- M Paula Larenza Menzies
- Section of Anaesthesiology, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Anaesthesiology, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Anaesthesiology, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- Section of Anaesthesiology, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Section of Anaesthesiology, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic for Equine Surgery, Equine Department, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, Institute for Infectious Diseases, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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Valente ACS, Brosnan RJ, Guedes AGP. Desflurane and sevoflurane elimination kinetics and recovery quality in horses. Am J Vet Res 2015; 76:201-7. [DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.76.3.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Wiese AJ, Brosnan RJ, Barter LS. Effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibition on quality of recovery from isoflurane-induced anesthesia in horses. Am J Vet Res 2014; 75:223-30. [PMID: 24564307 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.75.3.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare effects of 2 acetylcholinesterase inhibitors on recovery quality of horses anesthetized with isoflurane. ANIMALS 6 horses in phase 1, 7 horses in phase 2A, and 14 horses in phase 2B. PROCEDURES The study comprised 3 phases (2 randomized, blinded crossover phases in horses undergoing orthopedic procedures and 1 prospective dose-determining phase). In phase 1, horses were anesthetized with isoflurane and received neostigmine or saline (0.9% NaCl) solution prior to anesthetic recovery. Phase 2A was a physostigmine dose-determining phase. In phase 2B, horses were anesthetized with isoflurane and received neostigmine or physostigmine prior to recovery. Objective recovery events were recorded and subjective visual analogue scale scores of recovery quality were assigned from video recordings. RESULTS Recovery measures in phase 1 were not different between horses receiving neostigmine or saline solution. In phase 2A, 0.04 mg of physostigmine/kg was the highest cumulative dose that did not cause clinically relevant adverse behavioral or gastrointestinal effects. Horses receiving physostigmine had higher mean ± SD visual analogue scale recovery scores (70.8 ± 13.3 mm) than did horses receiving neostigmine (62.4 ± 12.8 mm) in phase 2B, with fewer attempts until sternal and standing recovery. Incidence of colic behavior did not differ among groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Inhibition with physostigmine improved anesthetic recovery quality in horses anesthetized with isoflurane, compared with recovery quality for horses receiving neostigmine. Inhibition of central muscarinic receptors by inhalation anesthetics may underlie emergence delirium in horses recovering from anesthesia.
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- Ashley J Wiese
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616
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Tzelos T, Blissitt KJ, Clutton RE. Electrocardiographic indicators of excitability in horses for predicting recovery quality after general anaesthesia. Vet Anaesth Analg 2014; 42:269-79. [PMID: 25041033 DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether preoperative electrocardiographic measurements linked to sympathetic nervous activity could be used to predict recovery quality after general anaesthesia in horses. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, clinical study. ANIMALS Eighteen adult client-owned horses. METHODS The electrocardiogram (ECG) was recorded presurgery in horses under three standard conditions: stabled unattended; with a groom whilst being led along a standard course; alone in the induction box. After surgery, each animal's recovery quality was scored by eight experienced anaesthetists or technicians using Donaldson's scoring system (2000). The digitized ECG recordings were analyzed for T-wave morphology, mean heart rate (HR), HR variability (HRV) and HRV derivatives including mean R-R interval, standard deviation of normal intervals (SDNN) and the root mean square of successive intervals (RMSSD), low (LF) and high frequency (HF) activity and the LF/HF ratio in both fast Fourier transformed and autoregressive spectra. Correlations between ECG variables and recovery score were examined using Spearman's rank correlation. RESULTS There was no significant correlation between preanaesthetic ECG measurements and recovery quality. CONCLUSIONS Predictions of recovery quality after general anaesthesia in horses cannot be based on preanaesthetic ECG variables. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Measures other than those based on the ECG should be investigated as predictors of recovery quality.
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- Thomas Tzelos
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK
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Duke-Novakovski T, Palacios-Jimenez C, Wetzel T, Rymes L, Sanchez-Teran AF. Cardiopulmonary effects of dexmedetomidine and ketamine infusions with either propofol infusion or isoflurane for anesthesia in horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2014; 42:39-49. [PMID: 24984762 DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2013] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the cardiopulmonary effects of two anesthetic protocols for dorsally recumbent horses undergoing carpal arthroscopy. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, crossover study. ANIMALS Six horses weighing 488.3 ± 29.1 kg. METHODS Horses were sedated with intravenous (IV) xylazine and pulmonary artery balloon and right atrial catheters inserted. More xylazine was administered prior to anesthetic induction with ketamine and propofol IV. Anesthesia was maintained for 60 minutes (or until surgery was complete) using either propofol IV infusion or isoflurane to effect. All horses were administered dexmedetomidine and ketamine infusions IV, and IV butorphanol. The endotracheal tube was attached to a large animal circle system and the lungs were ventilated with oxygen to maintain end-tidal CO2 40 ± 5 mmHg. Measurements of cardiac output, heart rate, pulmonary arterial and right atrial pressures, and body temperature were made under xylazine sedation. These, arterial and venous blood gas analyses were repeated 10, 30 and 60 minutes after induction. Systemic arterial blood pressures, expired and inspired gas concentrations were measured at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 minutes after induction. Horses were recovered from anesthesia with IV romifidine. Times to extubation, sternal recumbency and standing were recorded. Data were analyzed using one and two-way anovas for repeated measures and paired t-tests. Significance was taken at p ≤ 0.05. RESULTS Pulmonary arterial and right atrial pressures, and body temperature decreased from pre-induction values in both groups. PaO2 and arterial pH were lower in propofol-anesthetized horses compared to isoflurane-anesthetized horses. The lowest PaO2 values (70-80 mmHg) occurred 10 minutes after induction in two propofol-anesthetized horses. Cardiac output decreased in isoflurane-anesthetized horses 10 minutes after induction. End-tidal isoflurane concentration ranged 0.5%-1.3%. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Both anesthetic protocols were suitable for arthroscopy. Administration of oxygen and ability to ventilate lungs is necessary for propofol-based anesthesia.
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- Tanya Duke-Novakovski
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Stine JM, Michau TM, Williams MK, Kuebelbeck KL, Stengard ME. The effects of intravenous romifidine on intraocular pressure in clinically normal horses and horses with incidental ophthalmic findings. Vet Ophthalmol 2014; 17 Suppl 1:134-9. [PMID: 24787635 DOI: 10.1111/vop.12172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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DESIGN Original study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of sedation with romifidine hydrochloride 1% (Sedivet: Boehringer-Ingelheim) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in the normal horse and horses with incidental ophthalmic findings as measured by applanation tonometry. ANIMALS Nineteen clinically normal horses (13 geldings, six mares) and eight horses (three geldings, five mares) with incidental ophthalmic findings were included in this study. PROCEDURES All horses underwent complete ophthalmic examination with pharmacologic mydriasis a minimum of 2 weeks prior to IOP evaluation. Baseline intraocular pressure values were obtained following auriculopalpebral nerve block and topical anesthetic. Immediately thereafter, romifidine was administered intravenously (75 µg/kg) and the IOP recorded at 5, 15, 30, 45 and 60 min postsedation in both eyes. Five successive readings were obtained at each time point, the low and high value discarded, and three remaining readings averaged for a mean. RESULTS The changes with time were consistent between eyes and OD and OS results were pooled. The mean IOP at baseline was 26.35 ± 5.57 mmHg. Mean IOP values were significantly lower than baseline at 5 (P < 0.0001), 15 (P < 0.0001), 30 (P = 0.0003), 45 (P < 0.0001) and 60 (P = 0.0005) minutes. The largest change from baseline (16.7%) was noted at t = 15 min. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Administration of romifidine significantly decreased the IOP from baseline at all time points measured. The greatest decline in IOP was noted at 15 min postsedation. Results are consistent with other studies noting a decline in IOP with administration of α-2 agonists.
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Ferreira TH, Brosnan RJ, Shilo-Benjamini Y, Moore SB, Hollingsworth SR. Effects of ketamine, propofol, or thiopental administration on intraocular pressure and qualities of induction of and recovery from anesthesia in horses. Am J Vet Res 2013; 74:1070-7. [PMID: 23879844 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.74.8.1070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of ketamine hydrochloride, propofol, or compounded thiopental sodium administration on intraocular pressure (IOP) and qualities of induction of and recovery from anesthesia in horses. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult horses. PROCEDURES Horses were sedated with xylazine hydrochloride (0.5 mg/kg), and anesthesia was induced with guaifenesin followed by ketamine (2 mg/kg), propofol (3 mg/kg), or thiopental (4 mg/kg) in a crossover study with ≥ 1 week between treatments. For each horse, IOP in the right eye was measured with a handheld applanation tonometer before and after xylazine administration, at the time of recumbency, and every 3 minutes after induction of anesthesia until spontaneous movement was observed. Cardiorespiratory responses and venous blood measurements were recorded during anesthesia. Induction of and recovery from anesthesia were subjectively evaluated by investigators who were unaware of the anesthetic treatment of each horse. Data were analyzed via a repeated-measures ANOVA with Holm-Ŝidák post hoc comparisons. RESULTS Compared with findings after xylazine administration (mean ± SD, 17 ± 3 mm Hg), thiopental decreased IOP by 4 ± 23%, whereas propofol and ketamine increased IOP by 8 ± 11% and 37 ± 16%, respectively. Compared with the effects of ketamine, propofol and thiopental resulted in significantly lower IOP at the time of recumbency and higher heart rates at 3 minutes after induction of anesthesia. No other significant differences among treatments were found. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings support the use of thiopental or propofol in preference to ketamine for horses in which increases in IOP should be minimized.
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- Tatiana H Ferreira
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, CA 95616, USA
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