Optimizing equine standing sedation: continuous infusion of detomidine and butorphanol enhances stability but prolongs ataxia

Optimizing equine standing sedation: continuous infusion of detomidine and butorphanol enhances stability but prolongs ataxia

ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the sedation quality and cardiorespiratory and behavioral effects of detomidine administered intravenously, either in intermittent boluses or as a continuous rate infusion, with butorphanol in horses pre-medicated with acepromazine for odontoplasty procedures.Met...

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Main Authors: Julia de Assis Arantes, Isabela Peixoto Rabelo, Lucas Bermudes, Milena Domingues Lacerenza, Rubens Peres Mendes, Rodrigo Romero Corrêa, Diego Iwao Yamada, Carlos Augusto de Araújo Valadão, Renata Gebara Sampaio Dória
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
equine dentistry
sedation protocols
infusion techniques
clinical monitoring
anesthetic management
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1606585/full
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