Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of a heat and moisture exchanger on heat loss in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs undergoing single-limb orthopedic procedures.
To determine whether a heat and moisture exchange device (HME) prevents a decrease in body temperature in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs undergoing orthopedic procedures. ⋯ Inclusion of an HME in healthy dogs undergoing anesthesia for an elective orthopedic surgery did not facilitate maintenance of body temperature throughout the procedure.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEvaluation of dexmedetomidine and ketamine in combination with various opioids as injectable anesthetic combinations for castration in cats.
To compare the efficacy and cardiorespiratory effects of dexmedetomidine-ketamine in combination with butorphanol, hydromorphone, or buprenorphine with or without reversal by atipamezole in cats undergoing castration. ⋯ DKBut and DKH combinations were suitable injectable anesthetic protocols for castration in cats commencing at 10 minutes after injection, but cats receiving DKBup may require additional time or anesthetics for adequate anesthesia.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialAssessment of the tissue diffusion of anesthetic agent following administration of a low palmar nerve block in horses.
To investigate tissue diffusion of anesthetic agent following administration of low palmar nerve blocks (LPBs) in horses. ⋯ In horses, LPBs resulted in minimal proximal diffusion of anesthetic agent from the injection sites. Limbs should be aseptically prepared prior to LPB administration because inadvertent intrasynovial injection may occur.