Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc · Jan 2014
Case ReportsUse of IV lipid emulsion for treatment of ivermectin toxicosis in a cat.
Ivermectin toxicosis in cats is infrequently reported. IV lipid emulsion (ILE) is a novel treatment in veterinary medicine that has been used for amelioration of adverse effects seen with multiple lipid soluble compounds. ⋯ Only one feline case has been reported, with IV lipids used for treatment of lidocaine toxicity. This report describes a case of ivermectin toxicosis in a 1 yr old domestic shorthair that was safely and successfully treated using ILE.
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J Am Anim Hosp Assoc · Jan 2014
Clinical TrialComparison of propofol and propofol/ketamine anesthesia for evaluation of laryngeal function in healthy dogs.
Thiopental is an excellent choice for evaluation of laryngeal function. Unfortunately, thiopental is no longer manufactured. In its absence, the ideal anesthetic protocol for laryngoscopy has not been determined. ⋯ Ketamine did not allow for a reduction in propofol dose and caused increased respiratory depression, making ketamine a poor addition to propofol for laryngeal function examination. Regardless of the protocol used, laryngeal function should be determined in conjunction with the respiratory phase and depth of respirations. Patients with either absent or shallow respirations should receive doxapram for accurate evaluation of laryngeal function.