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Use of the Anderson Sling suspension system for recovery of horses from general anesthesia.
Abstract: To describe a sling recovery system (Anderson Sling) for horses and to evaluate outcome of high-risk horses recovered from general anesthesia by a sling. Methods: Retrospective study. Methods: Horses (n=24) recovered from general anesthesia. Methods: Complete medical and anesthetic records (1996-2003) for horses recovered from general anesthesia using the Anderson Sling system were evaluated retrospectively. Information retrieved included anesthetic protocol, surgical procedure, recovery protocol, recovery time, and quality of the recovery. Horses were recovered from anesthesia supported by the Anderson Sling in a standing position within a traditional padded equine recovery stall. Results: Twenty-four horses had 32 assisted recoveries; 31 events were successful. No complications associated with the sling or recovery system protocol occurred. One horse was intolerant of the sling's support and was reanesthetized and recovered successfully using head and tail ropes. Conclusions: The Anderson Sling recovery system is an effective and safe way to recover horses that are at increased risk for injury associated with adverse events during recovery from general anesthesia. Conclusions: The Anderson Sling system should be considered for assisted recovery of equine patients from general anesthesia.
Publication Date: 2005-12-14 PubMed ID: 16343142DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2005.00088.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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Summary
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The research paper discusses the application and evaluation of a recovery system known as the Anderson Sling for horses recovering from general anesthesia.
Study Methodology
The research is a retrospective study examining the use of the Anderson Sling system for horses recovering from general anesthesia. The study includes:
- Complete medical and anesthetic records spanning from 1996 to 2003 that utilised the Anderson Sling system.
- The data collected included the anesthetic protocol, the surgical procedure carried out, the recovery protocol followed, the time taken for recovery, and the quality of the recovery.
- The horses’ recoveries were conducted in a standing position within a conventional padded equine recovery stall, supported by the Anderson Sling.
Findings of the Study
Analysis of the records provided the following results:
- A total of 24 horses had 32 assisted recoveries using the Anderson Sling system.
- Out of these, 31 recovery events were successful.
- There were no complications linked to the sling or the recovery system protocol observed.
- One horse was unable to tolerate the support provided by the sling and had to be reanesthetized. It was then recovered successfully using head and tail ropes.
Conclusions Derived from the Study
Based on the collected data and the outcomes observed, the researchers concluded that the Anderson Sling system is a safe and effective method for assisting horses that are at a higher risk of injury due to adverse events during recovery from general anesthesia.
The research highly recommends considering the use of the Anderson Sling system for assisted recovery of equine patients from general anesthesia. Its application provides a controlled way for horses to regain consciousness while minimizing risk.
Cite This Article
APA
Taylor EL, Galuppo LD, Steffey EP, Scarlett CC, Madigan JE.
(2005).
Use of the Anderson Sling suspension system for recovery of horses from general anesthesia.
Vet Surg, 34(6), 559-564.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950X.2005.00088.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA. ltaylor@ucdavis.edu
MeSH Terms
- Anesthesia Recovery Period
- Anesthesia, General / veterinary
- Animals
- Female
- Horses / physiology
- Male
- Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
- Postoperative Complications / veterinary
- Restraint, Physical / instrumentation
- Restraint, Physical / methods
- Restraint, Physical / veterinary
- Retrospective Studies
- Safety
- Time Factors
Citations
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- Madigan J, Costa L, Nieves S, Horgan M, Weberg K, Aleman M. Evaluation of a Simplified Loops System for Emergency Rescue Lifting of the Stranded or Recumbent Horse. Animals (Basel) 2019 Jul 31;9(8).
- Niimura Del Barrio MC, David F, Hughes JML, Clifford D, Wilderjans H, Bennett R. A retrospective report (2003-2013) of the complications associated with the use of a one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system in horses following general anaesthesia. Ir Vet J 2018;71:6.
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