Investigation into the use of an epidural morphine sulfate and detomidine hydrochloride combination in horses: Part 1: efficacy in alleviation of hindlimb pain, Part 2: long-term systemic and local effects

In Part 1, amphotericin B-induced synovitis of the left tarsocrural joint was used to create hindlimb lameness in 11 horses. Caudal epidural catheters were placed and advanced to the lumbosacral region. Baseline heart and respiratory rates were recorded and horses were videotaped at a walk and trot....

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Main Author: Sysel, Annette M.
Other Authors: Veterinary Medical Sciences
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/44476
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-08292008-063145/