Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of transdermal fentanyl patches for the relief of post-operative pain in dogs after anterior cruciate ligament and pelvic limb repair.
To determine whether transdermal fentanyl patches provided cost-effective post-operative analgesia in dogs with pelvic limb injuries. ⋯ When considering overall costs to the client for comparable analgesic intervention, fentanyl patches increased rather than decreased cost during the first 24 hours post-operatively.
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To evaluate and compare the effects of the aqueous sulfobutyl ether beta-cyclodextrin (SBE-CD) etomidate formulation and the commercial etomidate formulation on mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate, and sympathetic outflow using neuraxis-intact and baro-denervated rabbits. ⋯ Etomidate in the commercial drug product is solubilized with propylene glycol, a cosolvent associated with adverse side effects on injection. An aqueous formulation of etomidate has been developed, which utilizes SBE-CD as a solubilizing agent. The data suggest that the SBE-CD etomidate formulation may be a safer IV induction formulation than the commercial etomidate drug product.
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Orotracheal intubation is a commonly performed procedure in the cat, but it is not without complications. Tracheal rupture has been reported in cats, but trauma to the arytenoids from intubation has not been documented. ⋯ Direct observation and proper technique must be employed during orotracheal intubation in cats in an attempt to avoid laryngeal trauma.
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To evaluate a total intravenous anaesthetic technique in dogs undergoing craniectomy. ⋯ Total intravenous anaesthesia with propofol and alfentanil appears to be a satisfactory anaesthetic technique for use in dogs undergoing surgery for debulking/removal of rostro-tentorial tumours.