Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialAnesthetic potency of sevoflurane with and without nitrous oxide in mechanically ventilated Dumeril monitors.
To determine the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane and assess the sevoflurane-sparing effect of coadministration of nitrous oxide in mechanically ventilated Dumeril monitors (Varanus dumerili). ⋯ The MAC of sevoflurane in Dumeril monitors is similar to that reported for other species. The addition of N2O significantly decreased the MAC of sevoflurane in this species.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialUse of a continuous, local infusion of bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing total ear canal ablation.
To determine whether addition of a continuous, local infusion of bupivacaine would improve postoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing total ear canal ablation. ⋯ Results suggest that addition of a continuous, local infusion of bupivacaine did not significantly increase the degree of postoperative analgesia in dogs that underwent total ear canal ablation and were given morphine at the end of surgery.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Aug 2005
Evaluation of compliance among nursing staff in administration of prescribed analgesic drugs to critically ill dogs and cats.
To investigate the prescription of analgesic drugs to hospitalized critically ill dogs and cats and determine compliance of nursing staff in administering the prescribed analgesics. ⋯ Discrepancies sometimes existed between the dose of analgesic prescribed and that administered. This appeared to occur primarily because of concerns about adverse effects of opioid drugs. Strategies to reduce these effects may improve pain management in critically ill dogs and cats.