Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A clinical comparison of two anaesthetic protocols using lidocaine or medetomidine in horses.
To compare the effects of two balanced anaesthetic protocols on end-tidal isoflurane (Fe'ISO), cardiopulmonary performance and quality of recovery in horses. ⋯ In group M, maintenance of stable anaesthetic depth was easier and lower Fe'ISO was required to maintain a surgical plane of anaesthesia. Recoveries were longer but of better quality. The CI was higher in group L but cardiovascular function was generally well maintained in both groups.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Use of laryngeal mask airway compared to endotracheal tube with positive-pressure ventilation in anesthetized swine.
To compare the ease of placement and ventilatory parameters of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) with an endotracheal tube (ETT) in anesthetized swine during positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). ⋯ An LMA may be used as an alternative to an ETT in mechanically-ventilated anesthetized swine. Use of an LMA may reduce time and personnel required for placement of an airway.
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A clinical trial to determine whether continuous infusion administration technique was suitable for maintaining neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium bromide in dogs. ⋯ This protocol of rocuronium administration was considered to be effective in dogs. Constant infusion of rocuronium is easily applicable to clinical practice and further work is required on infusion titration.