Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium bromide for intubation in cats.
To determine whether neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium bromide (RB) would improve endotracheal intubation (EI) conditions in comparison with topical lidocaine hydrochloride (LH). ⋯ The present study shows that, when used in cats anesthetized with XTZ, RB paralyzes the internal laryngeal muscles keeping the vocal cords in an intermediate position (paramedial) 60 seconds after being administered. RB is an effective alternative to LH to overcome the airway protective reflexes when performing EI but requires ventilatory support until the paralysis wears off.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of pressure support ventilation during weaning on ventilation and oxygenation indices in healthy horses recovering from general anesthesia.
To determine if pressure support ventilation (PSV) weaning from general anesthesia affects ventilation or oxygenation in horses. ⋯ Pressure support ventilation (PSV) weaning had a better respiratory outcome. A higher VT , VT /body weight, PaO2 /FiO2 ratio and a lower fR /VT ratio and Pe'CO2 were accurate in predicting the effect of weaning in healthy horses recovering from general anesthesia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of ephedrine and phenylephrine on cardiopulmonary parameters in horses undergoing elective surgery.
To assess the cardiopulmonary effects of ephedrine and phenylephrine for management of isoflurane-induced hypotension in horses. ⋯ Ephedrine would be preferable to phenylephrine to treat isoflurane-induced hypotension in horses since it increases blood flow and pressure.