Anesthesia techniques used for field castration of 10 intractable horses.
Abstract: Dealing with an intractable horse is a reality for nearly every equine or mixed animal veterinarian. Establishing an adequate level of sedation prior to induction of anesthesia for various clinical procedures involves little margin for error regarding the safety of the veterinarian, handler, and patient. This is further compounded by the extreme difficulty of gaining venous access required to obtain rapid and reliable results. This case series describes a technique of intramuscular sedation used for field castration of 10 captive, formerly wild horses, which may be useful for various other types of intractable horses. Key clinical message: An alternative method to sedate intractable horses for induction of anesthesia is outlined. The techniques described are accessible for most veterinary practitioners, providing small-volume, fast, and reliable intramuscular sedation. . Faire face à un cheval réfractaire est une réalité pour presque tous les vétérinaires équins ou mixtes. L’établissement d’un niveau adéquat de sédation avant l’induction de l’anesthésie pour diverses procédures cliniques implique peu de marge d’erreur en ce qui concerne la sécurité du vétérinaire, du manipulateur et du patient. Ceci est encore aggravé par l’extrême difficulté d’obtenir l’accès veineux nécessaire pour obtenir des résultats rapides et fiables. Cette série de cas décrit une technique de sédation intramusculaire utilisée pour la castration au champ de 10 chevaux captifs, autrefois sauvages, qui peut être utile pour divers autres types de chevaux réfractaires.Message clinique clé :Une méthode alternative pour calmer les chevaux réfractaires pour l’induction de l’anesthésie est décrite. Les techniques décrites sont accessibles à la plupart des vétérinaires praticiens, fournissant une sédation intramusculaire de petit volume, rapide et fiable.(Traduit par D Serge Messier).
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Publication Date: 2021-05-11 PubMed ID: 33967290PubMed Central: PMC8048243
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The research article deals with a new technique for intramuscular sedation used for field castration in previously wild, difficult to manage horses, providing a safer, quicker and more reliable procedure for veterinarians.
Objective of the Study
- The research aimed at creating an easier and safer sedation method for unmanageable horses during field castration. This is done to improve the safety of not just the patient, but the veterinarian and handlers involved in the procedure.
Background
- In any animal healthcare procedure, establishing an adequate level of sedation is critical. However, for wild or intractable horses, this becomes a challenge due to the difficulty of gaining venous access for administering sedation.
- The ability to quickly and reliably sedate the horse can greatly impact the safety and success of the procedure.
Research Methodology
- The researchers used a case series study to investigate their proposed intramuscular sedation technique, using a sample of 10 formerly wild but now captive horses.
Results and Conclusion
- The research paper presents an alternative method to sedate difficult-to-manage horses where conventional sedation methods may not be applicable or effective.
- The technique involves administering intramuscular sedation, which has proven to be quick, reliable, and requires only a small volume of sedative.
- By providing a better sedation method, this research could potentially enhance the safety of vet personnel and improve the overall efficiency of field castrations and other healthcare procedures for intractable horses.
Practical Implications
- The techniques described in this research are generally accessible to most veterinary practitioners, making it a beneficial advance in field practices, particularly when dealing with difficult-to-manage horses.
Cite This Article
APA
Stover BC, Caulkett NA.
(2021).
Anesthesia techniques used for field castration of 10 intractable horses.
Can Vet J, 62(5), 501-504.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 11877, 85th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T3R 1J3.
- Department of Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 11877, 85th Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T3R 1J3.
MeSH Terms
- Anesthesia / veterinary
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses
- Humans
- Male
- Orchiectomy / veterinary
- Veterinarians
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