Complications of Nasogastric Intubation

Dechant, Julie E.

doi:10.1002/9781119190332.ch5

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“…For horses undergoing these unnecessary invasive or painful procedures, there is a risk of psychological distress and discomfort, in addition to that caused by any restraint. There is also the risk of physical harm, including oesophageal tears and aspiration pneumonia from nasogastric intubation [100,101] and abscess or toxicity from injectables [99].…”

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Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom

Holmes

Brown

2022

Animals

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Equestrian sports, including racing (e.g., flat, steeple-chasing, harness or donkey derby); show-jumping; cross-country; dressage; polo; polocrosse; endurance; carriage driving; vaulting and hunting; are hugely popular in the UK, and they involve a significant number of people, both as participants and spectators, and tens of thousands of equids. In this paper, we discuss animal welfare as a complex and disputed issue, clarifying what the term means and how it can be measured. We review many aspects of welfare risk to equids used for sport, addressing issues encountered throughout their lives, including housing, feeding, veterinary intervention, shoeing, handling, training, breeding and equipment. This is followed by a unique exploration of the institutions and social processes influencing equine welfare. The institutional components comprise the rules of competition, the equids, attributes of the stakeholders and the space where participants strive to achieve a common purpose. We endeavour to untangle the most significant elements that create barriers or provide opportunities for equine welfare improvement. We expose the challenges faced by a broad range of stakeholders with differing ethics, attitudes and values. Evidently, there are many welfare risks to which equids used in sports continue to be exposed. It is also evident that significant improvements have occurred in recent times, but there remains a barrier to reducing the risks to an acceptable level. We conclude with recommendations regarding a process for change, involvement of stakeholders and management of knowledge to improve equine welfare that involves identifying and prioritising the risk factors and ultimately leading to interventions, further research and/or education.

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Section: Veterinary Interventionmentioning

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Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom

Holmes

Brown

2022

Animals

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Traumatic nasogastric intubation as a suspected cause of laryngeal obstruction in a horse recovering from emergency laparotomy

Gavet,

Junot

2024

Vet Record Case Reports

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An 18‐year‐old mare, admitted for colic, underwent an exploratory laparotomy for right dorsal colon displacement. During recovery from anaesthesia, a severe acute onset laryngeal obstruction occurred at standing, requiring orotracheal re‐intubation, which relieved the obstruction. This was followed by secondary pulmonary oedema, treated with furosemide (2 mg/kg intravenously) and oxygen. At re‐extubation, attempted 30 minutes later, the horse re‐obstructed immediately and collapsed, prompting an emergency tracheostomy. Furosemide (2 mg/kg intravenously) and dexamethasone (0.1 mg/kg intravenously) were also administered. The horse stood up thereafter with a patent airway. In the history, to note, nasogastric intubation was particularly difficult at admission, and was identified as a potential cause of laryngeal trauma that may have precipitated laryngeal obstruction due to severe local inflammation. Dynamic laryngeal collapse probably also played a role due to high inspiratory negative pressure generated at the precise timing of standing, similar to exercise.

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Challenges and complications of prolonged nasogastric intubation in equine patients

Byrne

2024

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryManaging equine patients that require prolonged periods of nasogastric intubation can be difficult and may require the use of repeated intubation or use of an in‐dwelling nasogastric tube. Both approaches present potential risks for complications from nasal, pharyngeal and oesophageal trauma. Diagnosis and treatment of cranial oesophageal lesions can be particularly challenging due to the anatomy of this region.

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Complications of Nasogastric Intubation

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Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom

Champing at the Bit for Improvements: A Review of Equine Welfare in Equestrian Sports in the United Kingdom

Traumatic nasogastric intubation as a suspected cause of laryngeal obstruction in a horse recovering from emergency laparotomy

Challenges and complications of prolonged nasogastric intubation in equine patients

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