AVA Conference Adelaide 2016

Being presented with a horse that requires a molar extraction is daunting. Careful planning as well as being aware of one’s abilities is essential. The range of instrumentation that will be needed is large and decisions have to be made as the whether the procedure can be performed in the standing, sedated horse or will the procedure require a general anaesthetic. Many things can and do go wrong and pre-planning for these is part of the process. What is required pre-operatively? What is the best sedation regime and which nerve blocks will aid in the process? Where can the procedure be done especially if it needs to progress to general anaesthesia. What will be the aftercare? How many x-rays should be taken? All of these considerations must be addressed