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1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA. rjbrosnan@ucdavis.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|March 19, 2013
Summary
This review covers ether-type inhaled anesthetics for horses, detailing their use, effects, and how horses process these drugs during anesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Inhaled anesthetics are crucial for equine anesthesia.
- Ether-type agents are widely used in veterinary medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current ether-type inhaled anesthetics for horses.
- To discuss their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of inhaled anesthetic agents.
- Analysis of uptake, elimination, and mechanisms of action.
Main Results:
- Ether-type anesthetics have specific profiles for horses.
- Understanding their effects is key for safe anesthesia.
Conclusions:
- Inhaled ether-type anesthetics are vital in equine anesthesia.
- This review provides essential information for practitioners.
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