We’ve linked you to the table of contents for this issue of JAVMA. The following summary is from the JAVMA news segment:
Veterinarians, caught in a chronic opioid shortage, are turning to other anesthetics that may be less effective. In other news, the social climate at veterinary colleges is improving overall, but among students, sexism, racism, and homophobia may be increasing, according to study results.
Equine animal health pros will be interested in Recovery of horses from general anesthesia after induction with propofol and ketamine versus midazolam and ketamine. Link.
Conclusions and clinical relevance:
Results suggested that for horses undergoing short (i.e. 60 minutes) periods of general anesthesia, recovery quality may be better following induction with propofol and ketamine, compared with midazolam and ketamine.
Source: JAVMA, June 1, 2018. Link. (paywall)