The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Equine Pract. · Apr 2013
ReviewGeneral anesthesia in horses on fluid and electrolyte therapy.
The purpose of this article is to update the community of veterinarians performing general anesthesia in horses on fluid therapy. The rationale behind intraoperative fluid therapy, fluid dynamics, and various fluid options (crystalloids, hypertonic saline, colloids) is discussed. Additionally, electrolytes (calcium, potassium, and sodium) are included in the discussion in relation to general anesthesia and intraoperative fluid management.
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Vet. Clin. North Am. Equine Pract. · Apr 2013
ReviewNeuromuscular blocking agents and monitoring in the equine patient.
This article briefly reviews the physiology of the neuromuscular junction and the pharmacologic mechanisms of neuromuscular blocking agents. The clinical use of modern agents is discussed. Monitoring techniques used to assess the level of neuromuscular block and to exclude residual paralysis at the end of an anesthetic procedure are reviewed.