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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2016; 57(12); 1263-1266;

Incidence of post-anesthetic colic in non-fasted adult equine patients.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of post-anesthetic colic in non-fasted adult horses undergoing isoflurane inhalant anesthesia for an elective, non-abdominal procedure at a single referral center. Medical records were searched from May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014. Inclusion criteria included non-fasted patients ≥ 2 years of age that were anesthetized for an elective, non-abdominal procedure. The incidence of post-anesthetic colic for this study population was 2.5%. None of the risk factors examined (season, age, gender, breed, surgeon, procedure, recumbency, butorphanol administration, additional surgical complications, and the length of anesthesia) were associated with an increased risk of post-anesthetic colic. Providing food may maintain normal gastrointestinal motility and may decrease the risk of post-anesthetic colic. Le but de cette étude consistait à déterminer l’incidence des coliques post-anesthésiques chez des chevaux adultes sans jeûne soumis à une anesthésie par inhalation d’isoflurane pour une intervention non abdominale non urgente dans un seul centre spécialisé. On a effectué des recherches dans les dossiers médicaux établis entre le 1 mai 2012 et le 31 mai 2014. Les critères d’inclusion incluaient les patients sans jeûne âgés de ≥ 2 ans qui avaient été anesthésiés pour une intervention non abdominale et non urgente. L’incidence des coliques post-anesthésiques pour cette population à l’étude a été de 2,5 %. Aucun des facteurs de risque examinés (saison, âge, sexe, race, chirurgien, intervention, décubitus, administration du butorphanol, complications chirurgicales additionnelles et durée de l’anesthésie) n’était associé à un risque accru de coliques post-anesthésiques. La nourriture peut préserver la motilité gastro-intestinale et réduire le risque de coliques post-anesthésiques.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).
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Publication Date: 2016-12-09 PubMed ID: 27928173PubMed Central: PMC5109629
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This study looked at the rate of post-anesthetic colic in non-fasted adult horses that underwent elective, non-abdominal procedures under isoflurane inhalant anesthesia. The findings suggest that providing food may help maintain normal gastrointestinal movements and potentially lessen the risk of post-anesthetic colic.

Research Context

  • The research was conducted to determine the occurrence of post-anesthetic colic in horses that did not fast prior to undergoing isoflurane inhalant anesthesia for elective, non-abdominal surgical procedures.
  • By evaluating patients at a single referral center, the study aimed to provide cohesive and controlled results.

Methodology

  • The research team reviewed medical records from May 1, 2012, to May 31, 2014.
  • The inclusion criteria were non-fasted horses that were at least 2 years old and had been anesthetized for a non-emergency, non-abdominal procedure.

Results

  • The study revealed that 2.5% of the researched population experienced post-anesthetic colic.
  • Various potential risk factors such as season, age, gender, breed, surgeon, type of procedure, patient’s position during procedure (recumbency), use of a specific pain medication (butorphanol), any additional surgical complications, and duration of anesthesia did not result in a higher risk of post-anesthetic colic.

Conclusions

  • The study suggests that retaining normal feeding patterns could be beneficial in maintaining normal gastrointestinal motility in horses undergoing anesthesia.
  • Keeping normal feeding schedules might reduce the risk of developing post-anesthetic colic, potentially changing pre-surgical fasting protocols in equine patients.

Cite This Article

APA
Bailey PA, Hague BA, Davis M, Major MD, Zubrod CJ, Brakenhoff JE. (2016). Incidence of post-anesthetic colic in non-fasted adult equine patients. Can Vet J, 57(12), 1263-1266.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 57
Issue: 12
Pages: 1263-1266

Researcher Affiliations

Bailey, Patricia A
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).
Hague, Brent A
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).
Davis, Michael
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).
Major, Michael D
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).
Zubrod, Chad J
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).
Brakenhoff, Jeff E
  • Oakridge Equine Hospital, PC 6675 East Waterloo Road, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, USA (Bailey, Hague, Major, Zubrod, Brakenhoff ); Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 264 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Davis).

MeSH Terms

  • Aging
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / veterinary
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / pharmacology
  • Animals
  • Butorphanol / administration & dosage
  • Colic
  • Female
  • Food Deprivation
  • Horse Diseases / etiology
  • Horses
  • Isoflurane / administration & dosage
  • Isoflurane / adverse effects
  • Isoflurane / pharmacology
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Seasons

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