Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids. (13th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yau, Katie; Halleran, Jennifer; Boileau, Melanie; Foster, Derek
• Is Part Of: Journal of veterinary internal medicine. Volume 35:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 2933
• Page End: 2936
• Publication Date: 2021-09-13
• Subjects: ileus -- lidocaine -- prokinetic -- ruminants; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.0896
• DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16262
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-6640

Abstract

Abstract: 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.