Veterinary surgery : VS
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Dec 2009
Use of propofol-xylazine and the Anderson Sling Suspension System for recovery of horses from desflurane anesthesia.
To characterize the behavior of horses recovering in the Anderson Sling Suspension System after 4 hours of desflurane anesthesia and postdesflurane intravenous (IV) administration of propofol and xylazine. ⋯ Technique choices to facilitate individualized, atraumatic recovery of horses from general anesthesia are desirable. Use of IV propofol and xylazine to transition horses from desflurane anesthesia during sling recovery to standing posture may facilitate improved recovery management of high-injury risk equine patients requiring general anesthesia.