Imaging of the equine abdomen using point of care ultrasound ( POCUS ): Effects of sedation on intestinal motility in horses

Key Points

• To investigate how sedation affects intestinal motility in horses using point of care ultrasound.
• Used point of care ultrasound for abdominal imaging in horses
• Examined changes in intestinal motility before and after sedation
• Recognized both qualitative and quantitative changes associated with sedation
• POCUS identified significant changes in intestinal motility due to sedation
• Sedation correlated with altered abdominal organ dynamics
• Positive outcomes reported for using POCUS in evaluating sedation effects