Objective: To study the changes in dynamic compliance (C), ventilation/perfusion (V˙/ Q˙) mismatch and haemodynamic variables in hypoxaemic anaesthetized horses whose PaO increased following salbutamol inhalation.
Study Design: Retrospective, clinical, cohort study.
Animals: A group of 73 client-owned horses treated with salbutamol when PaO <100 mmHg (13.
Although rarely fatal, complications of ventral midline laparotomy incision in equine patients increase hospitalization cost and duration and may jeopardize return to athletic function. Therefore, many techniques have been developed to reduce their occurrence and expedite their resolution when they occur. Our technique of celiotomy incision closure includes the use of tension sutures (vertical U mattress) of polyglactin 910 on the linea alba, which is then apposed by polyglactin 910 interrupted sutures or a simple continuous pattern suture with a stop midway before routine closure of the superficial layers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To report findings, outcome and determine variables associated with survival in horses with acquired inguinal hernia (AIH).
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Animals: A total of 98 cases in 97 horses.
Objective: To compare the efficacy of single-breath continuous positive airway pressure manoeuvre (CPAP-M) with inhaled salbutamol, and a combination of both.
Study Design: Randomized, clinical study.
Animals: A total of 62 client-owned horses (American Society of Anesthesiologists status III-V) anaesthetized for laparotomy.