Clinical features and management of equine post operative ileus: Survey of diplomates of the <scp>E</scp> uropean <scp>C</scp> olleges of <scp>E</scp> quine <scp>I</scp> nternal <scp>M</scp> edicine ( <scp>ECEIM</scp> ) and <scp>V</scp> eterinary <scp>S</scp> urgeons ( <scp>ECVS</scp> )

Abstract

Appreciation of the potential risk factors associated with the development of POI appeared to have an impact on the choice of management strategies that are implemented. The majority of ECEIM and ECVS Diplomates in the survey used flunixin meglumine and lidocaine, often in combination, to treat horses with POI, which is likely to reflect the contributory role of inflammation in its pathophysiology. Various supplementary strategies were used to prevent and manage POI risk factors intraoperatively and post operatively.