Category: Anesthesia-Pain Medicine
Anesthesia-Pain Medicine
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine in horses and other equids is a specialized field focusing on safe sedation, pain management, and recovery strategies. Equine anesthesia presents unique challenges due to their size, physiology, and sensitivity to certain drugs. Key aspects include: – Pre-anesthetic evaluation allowing assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory health to minimize risks; sedation and restraint, using agents like alpha-2 agonists for standing procedures; general anesthesia: administered via inhalants or intravenous methods, it requires careful monitoring; pain management allowing incorporation of NSAIDs, opioids, and local anesthetics to ensure post-operative comfort; and recovery protocols for managing the transition from anesthesia to full mobility, reducing complications.
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Anesthesia and Pain Medicine in horses and other equids is a specialized field focusing on safe sedation, pain management, and recovery strategies. Equine anesthesia presents unique challenges due to their size, physiology, and sensitivity to certain drugs. Key aspects include: – Pre-anesthetic evaluation allowing assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory health to minimize risks; sedation and restraint, using agents like alpha-2 agonists for standing procedures; general anesthesia: administered via inhalants or intravenous methods, it requires careful monitoring; pain management allowing incorporation of NSAIDs, opioids, and local anesthetics to ensure post-operative comfort; and recovery protocols for managing the transition from anesthesia to full mobility, reducing complications.