Review article

The use of anaesthetics in horses

Berislav Radišić ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Dubravka Franc ; Hrvatska
Nika Brkljača Bottegaro ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Marija Lipar ; Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Hrvatska

Abstract

The use of general anaesthetics in horses is an important aspect in veterinary anaesthesia. The need to use general anaesthetics arises from different pathological processes appearing in horses for a range of different activities. Abdominal problems such as colic and orthopaedic procedures in sport horses require the use of the most contemporary general anaesthesia methods. General anaesthesia techniques in horses are complicated by the specific anatomy and temperament of the horse. Due to these specific characteristics, horse anaesthesia requires the proper preparation of the animal and anaesthesiologist, with the need for premedication. Many anaesthesia protocols
have been developed for use depending on the different needs and possibilities of performing surgery. Considering the nature of horse practice, the most common method is total intravenous anaesthesia. That said, horses nowadays are more like pets than the working animals they once were, and thus there is a need for a higher safety profile during the performance of surgical procedures. That fact has led to the more common use of inhaled and balanced anaesthesia in horse surgery. However, the best choice for anaesthetic technique will depend on the experience of the surgeon.

Keywords

horse; anaesthesia; anaesthetic protocol

Hrčak ID:

223205

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/223205

Publication date:

9.10.2018.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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