Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids | Zendy

Yau Katie | Zendy; Halleran Jennifer | Zendy; Boileau Melanie | Zendy; Foster Derek | Zendy

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Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids

Author(s) -

Yau Katie,

Halleran Jennifer,

Boileau Melanie,

Foster Derek

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

journal of veterinary internal medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.356

H-Index - 103

eISSN - 1939-1676

pISSN - 0891-6640

DOI - 10.1111/jvim.16262

Subject(s) - lidocaine , medicine , ileus , adverse effect , anesthesia , retrospective cohort study , surgery

Limited knowledge exists regarding the use of lidocaine as a prokinetic in ruminants and camelids to treat gastrointestinal ileus. In this retrospective study, ruminant and camelid cases diagnosed with ileus and treated with a lidocaine constant rate of infusion were assessed for adverse reactions and medical outcomes. A review of medical records was performed to identify cases in which lidocaine was administered as a prokinetic. Ten cases were identified consisting of 8 cattle, 1 goat, and 1 alpaca. Nine animals improved with a lidocaine treatment. No adverse effects were reported during lidocaine administration. Nine animals were discharged, and 1 was euthanized.

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