Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of medetomidine on radial nerve blockade with mepivacaine in dogs.
To compare the sensory and motor effects of adding medetomidine to mepivicaine, administered either perineurally or systemically, for radial nerve block in dogs. ⋯ Medetomidine may prove to be a useful adjunct to peripheral nerve blockade with local anesthetics.
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To investigate the anatomy of the brachial plexus, sciatic, and femoral nerves for the use of a peripheral nerve-stimulator to perform nerve blocks in dogs. ⋯ Peripheral nerve stimulation increases the reliability of a nerve block when compared with blind needle-insertion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Dexmedetomidine continuous rate infusion during isoflurane anaesthesia in canine surgical patients.
To determine the effects of three rates of dexmedetomidine (DMED) constant rate infusion (CRI) on overall tissue perfusion, isoflurane (ISO) requirements, haemodynamics and quality of recovery in canine surgical patients. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine CRI is a reliable and valuable adjunct to ISO anaesthesia in maintaining surgical anaesthesia in ASA I-II dogs. Data reported indicate adequate overall tissue perfusion and a low ISO requirement while enabling a smooth and rapid recovery following ATI. The DMED CRI of 1 microg kg(-1) hour(-1) following a loading dose of 5 microg kg(-1) produced the most favourable results.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of morphine on the recovery of horses from halothane anaesthesia.
To investigate the effects of peri-operative morphine on the quality and duration of recovery from halothane anaesthesia in horses. ⋯ Recoveries from anaesthesia in the morphine recipients were characterized by fewer attempts to attain sternal recumbency and standing, and a shorter time from the first recovery movement to the time of standing.
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Comparative Study
Clinical evaluation of the Surgivet V60046, a non invasive blood pressure monitor in anaesthetized dogs.
To compare the performance of the Surgivet Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) monitor V60046 with an invasive blood pressure (IBP) technique in anaesthetized dogs. ⋯ When severe challenges to the cardiovascular system are anticipated, an invasive method of recording ABP is preferable. For routine usage, the Surgivet monitor provided a reliable and safe method of NIBP monitoring in dogs, thereby contributing to the safety of anaesthesia by providing accurate information about the circulation.