Jugular thrombophlebitis resulting from an anaesthetic induction technique in the horse.
Forty-eight hours after general anaesthesia was induced by glycerol guaiacolate and thiopentone sodium in 10 horses, the jugular veins were dissected out at post-mortem and examined visually and histologically. All veins showed a marked thrombophlebitis involving the media and intima at the site of injection. The influence of catheter composition, catheter placement and chemical composition on the occurrence of the thrombophlebitis is discussed. It is concluded that the thrombophlebitis was chemically induced.
Dickson
L R
LR
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Badcoe
L M
LM
Burbidge
H
H
Kannegieter
N J
NJ
D000771:Anesthesia, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D006140:Guaifenesin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006736:Horses; D007601:Jugular Veins; D013874:Thiopental / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000662:veterinary*
D006140:Guaifenesin; D013874:Thiopental