Affiliation:
1. Rainbow Equine Hospital, Malton, North Yorkshire
Abstract
The prompt and effective treatment of hypotension is important in order to avoid its negative consequences, but the management of hypotension may not always be straight forward. Treatment options may include reducing delivered volatile agent concentration, optimising circulating volume and administering positive inotropes or vasopressor agents. In order to approach treatment in the most effective way, it is important to address the underlying cause of or the most significant factor which may be contributing to suboptimal arterial blood pressure. This article summarises the causes of hypotension and various approaches to management and treatment.