Catheter-associated venous air embolism in hospitalized horses: 32 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous air embolism is a potentially life-threatening complication of IV catheter use in horses. Despite widespread anecdotal reports of their occurrence, few cases have been reported in the literature and the prognosis is currently unknown.

Hypothesis/objectives

Our objective was to describe the surrounding circumstances, clinical signs, treatment, progression, and outcome of venous air embolism in hospitalized horses.

Animals

Thirty-two horses with acute onset of compatible clinical signs associated with IV catheter disconnection or damage.

Methods

Multicenter retrospective study. Data extracted from clinical records included signalment, presenting complaint, catheter details, clinical signs, treatments, and outcome.

Results

Most cases resul

SUBMITTER: Parkinson NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5866986 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature