How to Use Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Horses
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Sevoflurane is a newer inhalant anesthetic characterized by cardiovascular stability similar to isoflurane but which produces smoother recoveries than are seen with isoflurane. Depth of anesthesia can be rapidly adjusted, which makes it useful for high-risk cases. Practitioners are often reluctant to change anesthetic agents because this may require adjustments with which they are not familiar. The purpose of this article is to outline the specific steps for using sevoflurane in adult horses, as well as the benefits of using a newer, more expensive agent. Author’s address: Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX 778434474. © 2001 AAEP.
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