Veterinary surgery : VS
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Jul 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialWarming with a forced air warming blanket minimizes anesthetic-induced hypothermia in cats.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a forced-air warming blanket (FAWB) in minimizing anesthetic-induced hypothermia in cats, and to examine the relationship between esophageal and other estimates of body temperature during skin surface warming. ⋯ Forced air warming blankets may prove successful in minimizing anesthetic-induced hypothermia in cats.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Jul 1999
The association of propofol usage with postoperative wound infection rate in clean wounds: a retrospective study.
To determine if the use of propofol influences the postoperative infection rate of clean surgical wounds in dogs and cats. ⋯ Propofol is a lipid-based emulsion capable of supporting microbial growth. Administration of a potentially contaminated solution may contribute to surgical wound infection or other patient morbidity or mortality. Strict aseptic technique in the preparation of the solution and prompt disposal of unused drug are imperative to curtail the potential for extrinsic contamination.