Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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To determine the cardiopulmonary effects of desflurane (DES) in horses. ⋯ Desflurane concentrations between 1.0 and 1.75 x MAC(DES) reduces fr and VM but does not affect HR or MAP in horses.
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To examine the clinical suitability of medetomidine-propofol infusions for total intravenous anaesthesia in horses. ⋯ Medetomidine-propofol infusion produces adequate conditions for a range of surgical procedures. Cardiovascular function was adequate, as no pressor agents were required. Positive pressure ventilation was required in 23 horses.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparative study of three intramuscular anaesthetic combinations (medetomidine/ketamine, medetomidine/fentanyl/midazolam and xylazine/ketamine) in rabbits.
To compare the quality of surgical anaesthesia and cardiorespiratory effects of three intramuscular (IM) anaesthetic combinations in rabbits. ⋯ The quality of surgical anaesthesia was greatest with M-K. All combinations allowed recoveries of similar duration. It is theoretically possible to antagonize each component of the M-F-Mz combination.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Comparison between facemask and laryngeal mask airway in rabbits during isoflurane anesthesia.
To determine whether a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) provides a better airway than a facemask in spontaneously breathing anesthetized rabbits, and to test if it can be used for mechanically controlled ventilation. ⋯ The LMA can be used in rabbits but further work is needed before it is applied routinely.
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Evaluation of the LMA-ProSeal for positive pressure ventilation (PPV) in the pig. ⋯ Endotracheal intubation in pigs can be difficult so there is a risk of hypoxemia in the apnoeic animal. With the LMA-ProSeal the airway can be secured rapidly, safely and reliably. Use of the Standard-LMA under PPV can be associated with gas leakage into the stomach and the subsequent risk of gastric distension and regurgitation. Both the ability to drain the stomach and the high P(leak) of the LMA-ProSeal could contribute to improved protection against aspiration under PPV.