Causes, Effects and Methods of Monitoring Gas Exchange Disturbances during Equine General Anaesthesia

Horses, due to their unique anatomy and physiology, are particularly prone to intraoperative cardiopulmonary disorders. In dorsally recumbent horses, chest wall movement is restricted and the lungs are compressed by the abdominal organs, leading to the collapse of the alveoli. This results in hypove...

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Main Authors: Elżbieta Stefanik, Olga Drewnowska, Barbara Lisowska, Bernard Turek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/2049