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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
As in any animal, anaesthesia in a horse carries a risk, although it is much higher then that of other domestic species. It is therefore important to try and minimise these risks as much as possible when performing any procedure. Problems can be encountered at any stage of the anaesthetic and so each stage shall be considered separately here.
As in any animal, anaesthesia in a horse carries a risk, although it is much higher than that of other domestic species. It is therefore important to try and minimise these risks as much as possible when performing any procedure. Problems can be encountered at any stage of the anaesthetic and so each stage shall be considered separately here.
==Induction==
==Induction==
===Post Operative Colic===
===Post Operative Colic===
General anaesthesia agents reduce the gut motility. This in turn can lead to mild transient discomfort and decreased faecal output, which can lead to caecal impaction which itself can be fatal if rupture occurs.
General anaesthesia agents reduce the gut motility. This in turn can lead to mild transient discomfort and decreased faecal output, which can lead to caecal impaction which itself can be fatal if rupture occurs.
==Literature Search==
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[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093134434.pdf ''' A review of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists guidelines for anesthesia of horses.''' Hubbell, J. A. E.; Werner, H. W.; American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), Lexington, USA, Proceedings of the 54th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, San Diego, California, USA, 6-10 December 2008, 2008, pp 48-53, 30 ref. - '''Full Text Article''']
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