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

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 crite...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2016-12, Vol.57 (12), p.1263-1266
Main Authors: Bailey, Patricia A, Hague, Brent A, Davis, Michael, Major, Michael D, Zubrod, Chad J, Brakenhoff, Jeff E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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
Scientific
Seasons
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0008-5286