Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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To evaluate the accuracy of a new cardiac output monitor (FloTrac/Vigileo), originally designed for humans, in dogs. This pulse contour cardiac output monitoring system cannot be calibrated and measures cardiac output (Q̇t) from a standard arterial catheter. ⋯ The FloTrac monitor, whose algorithms were developed based on human data, cannot be used as an alternative for thermodilution in dogs.
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To compare the duration of action of vecuronium in diabetic dogs with a control group. ⋯ The duration of action of vecuronium was shorter in diabetic dogs as indicated by both tactile and EMG monitoring.