Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary internal medicine
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Yau, Katie et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Population Health and Pathobiology · United States
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how well lidocaine, a medication usually used for pain relief, works to help treat a condition called ileus, which is when the intestines don't move food along properly, in ruminants like cattle and camelids like goats and alpacas. Researchers reviewed medical records and found ten cases where lidocaine was given as a constant infusion to help with this issue. Out of the ten animals treated, which included eight cattle, one goat, and one alpaca, nine showed improvement and were able to go home, while one animal was euthanized. Importantly, no negative side effects were reported from the lidocaine treatment. Overall, the treatment was effective for most of the animals.
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.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34514646/