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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2013; 29(1); 69-87; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2012.11.006

Inhaled anesthetics in horses.

Abstract: Inhaled agents represent an important and useful class of drugs for equine anesthesia. This article reviews the ether-type anesthetics in contemporary use, their uptake and elimination, their mechanisms of action, and their desirable and undesirable effects in horses.
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Publication Date: 2013-01-18 PubMed ID: 23498046PubMed Central: PMC3601575DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2012.11.006Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article focuses on the use of inhaled anesthetics in equine anesthesia. It reviews the types currently being used, how they are consumed and eliminated by the horse’s body, how they work, as well as their pros and cons.

Anesthetic Types in Use

  • The study first discusses the various kinds of ether-type anesthetics that are currently in use for equine anesthesia. These are a specific category of anesthetic agents that are inhaled and are typically very effective for inducing and maintaining a state of unconsciousness in horses during surgical procedures.

Uptake and Elimination

  • Next, the research addresses how these anesthetic agents are taken up and eliminated by the horse’s body. Uptake refers to how the anesthetics are absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Elimination then involves how these agents are eventually removed from the body, typically through metabolic processes and excretion.

Mechanism of Action

  • The study delves into the working mechanisms of these anesthetics. Often, these agents work by inhibiting certain neurotransmitters in the brain which are responsible for sensation and consciousness. This results in the horse becoming unconscious and insensitive to pain, which is crucial during surgical procedures.

Desirable and Undesirable Effects

  • Lastly, the research paper looks at the positive and negative effects of using these types of anesthetics on horses. Desirable effects might include swift induction of anesthesia, stable maintenance of unconsciousness, and manageable recovery phases. Meanwhile, undesirable effects could range from minor symptoms like nausea to more serious side effects like respiratory depression and cardiovascular instability.

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APA
Brosnan RJ. (2013). Inhaled anesthetics in horses. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 29(1), 69-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2012.11.006

Publication

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
ISSN: 1558-4224
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 69-87
PII: S0749-0739(12)00123-X

Researcher Affiliations

Brosnan, Robert J
  • Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. rjbrosnan@ucdavis.edu

MeSH Terms

  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / methods
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / veterinary
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / administration & dosage
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / adverse effects
  • Anesthetics, Inhalation / pharmacokinetics
  • Animals
  • Blood Gas Analysis / veterinary
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Horses / physiology

Grant Funding

  • R01 GM092821 / NIGMS NIH HHS
  • GM092821-02 / NIGMS NIH HHS

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