Anesthesia of the geriatric equine

nesthesia of the geriatric equine Review (1257) Total Article Views Authors: Seddighi R, Doherty TJ Published Date August 2012 Volume 2012:3 Pages 53 - 64 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/VMRR.S34162 Received: 23 May 2012 Accepted: 27 June 2012 Published: 06 August 2012 Reza Seddighi, Thomas J Doherty Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA Abstract: Advancements in veterinary medicine have resulted in an increased number of geriatric horses being presented for medical or surgical procedures that require general anesthesia. Due to the physiological changes associated with aging and the likelihood of concurrent disease conditions, the geriatric equine is at an increased risk during anesthesia. The main physiological changes associated with aging, and their impact on anesthesia, are discussed in this review.