Equine veterinary journal
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Equine veterinary journal · Jul 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of epidural lidocaine combined with tramadol or neostigmine on perineal analgesia in the horse.
Short duration of analgesia is among the limitations of a single epidural injection with lidocaine in horses. ⋯ Further studies are required to demonstrate whether tramadol or neostigmine have a role in the management of post operative pain when coadministered with lidocaine.
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Equine veterinary journal · Jul 2013
Controlled Clinical TrialUse of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to optimise oxygenation in anaesthetised horses--a clinical study.
Hypoxaemia is a common problem during equine anaesthesia. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a ventilation mode routinely employed in man to overcome hypoxaemia but has not been objectively assessed in horses. ⋯ Continuous positive airway pressure reduces the incidence of hypoxaemia in anaesthetised horses. Further research is warranted to elucidate the effects of CPAP on the cardiovascular system.
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Equine veterinary journal · Jul 2013
Use of near-infrared spectroscopy to identify trends in regional cerebral oxygen saturation in horses.
Alterations in cerebral haemodynamics may contribute to perianaesthetic complications in horses. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is frequently used intraoperatively in man to provide information regarding cerebral perfusion. ⋯ Near-infrared spectroscopy may be used to monitor trends in rSO2 during equine anaesthesia. Decreasing rSO2 values may act as an early warning signal, alerting clinicians to potential cerebral desaturation events and indicating a need for intervention.