Anesthesia and Myopathies of Horses

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2024 Dec 30:S0749-0739(24)00101-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2024.11.008. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Pre-existing muscle disorders in horses can often be subtle and may only become evident during or after anesthesia. Advancements in veterinary medicine, along with increased knowledge and research in this field, help minimize anesthesia-related problems. Adequate preanesthesia assessment, early disease diagnosis, and proper management are crucial in minimizing risks to the neuromuscular system during general anesthesia.

Keywords: Equine anesthetic-associated myopathy; Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis; Malignant hyperthermia; Muscle disorder.

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  • Review