Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Sep 1984
Change of inhalation anesthetic agents for management of ventricular premature depolarizations in anesthetized cats and dogs.
Ventricular premature depolarizations (VPD) were found in 27 cats and 14 dogs during inhalation anesthesia. For animals receiving halothane, the anesthetic agent was changed to enflurane (n = 22) or isoflurane (n = 15). ⋯ For 4 cats receiving enflurane, the inhalant agent was changed to halothane, which caused an increased frequency of VPD (n = 3) or reversion to normal sinus rhythm (n = 1). It was concluded that cats and dogs with VPD during inhalation anesthesia with halothane would benefit from a change to enflurane or isoflurane.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Sep 1984
Case ReportsComplications associated with the use of the cuffless endotracheal tube in the horse.
Complications following the use of the cuffless large animal endotracheal tube during general anesthesia in 2 horses are reported. One horse developed laryngeal edema during recovery. ⋯ The second horse had a swollen tongue and had difficulty eating for 3 days after anesthesia. The condition resolved without treatment. this report is a reminder of the potential damage which can occur from endotracheal intubation.