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Panprom C, Pattanapon N, Petchdee S. The effects of anesthetic drug choice on heart rate variability and echocardiography parameters in cats. Sci Rep 2024; 14:316. [PMID: 38172353 PMCID: PMC10764780 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51162-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the assessments of cardiovascular risk during general anesthesia. This study aimed to assess the effects of an anesthetic drug on HRV in cats and to provide information for clinical applications. Twenty-four healthy client-owned cats of various breeds, 12 females and 12 males scheduled for elective surgery, were enrolled in this study. The cats were premedicated and induced with 4 protocols: protocol 1, diazepam (0.3 mg/kg) and propofol (2-4 mg/kg) IV; protocol 2, diazepam (0.3 mg/kg) and alfaxalone (1-3 mg/kg) IV; protocol 3, diazepam (0.3 mg/kg) and ketamine (3-5 mg/kg) IV; and protocol 4, xylazine (1 mg/kg) and tiletamine/zolazepam (Zoletil) (5 mg/kg) IM. The heart rate and HRV of the 24 cats were collected before and at least 1 h after administering the anesthetic drugs. Echocardiography was performed to evaluate heart function. Oscillometric blood pressure monitoring was used to obtain the mean blood pressure. After anesthetic drug administration, higher heart rates were found in cats premedicated and induced with alfaxalone (p = 0.045) than in the other protocols. The lowest heart rate (HR) values were found in cats in protocol 4 using xylazine and Zoletil. The HRV low frequency (LF) and high frequency (HF) power ratios increased in all protocols except for cats premedicated and intubated with propofol. The standard deviation of the regular sinus beats (SDNN) was higher in cats premedicated and induced with ketamine than in other anesthetic protocols (p = 0.015). An increase in sympathetic activity and reduced HRV is associated with high blood pressure and left atrial dimension. The percentage of fractional shortening (FS) decreased in cats premedicated with ketamine. The results showed that the anesthesia method using diazepam and propofol caused the least disturbance of HRV compared with other anesthesia methods that were used in this study.
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- Chattida Panprom
- Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand
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- Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand
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- Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom, 73140, Thailand.
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Marangoni S, Ubiali M, Ambrosini F, Jahnel L, Vilani JM, Steagall PV, Vilani RGDDC. Effects of different rates of propofol with or without S-ketamine on ventricular function in healthy cats - a randomized study. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1272949. [PMID: 38152595 PMCID: PMC10752607 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1272949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Propofol is used for anesthetic induction in cats and procedural sedation in countries where alfaxalone is not available. Studies have reported propofol-related effects in echocardiography variables in dogs and humans. However, there is a lack of echocardiography studies investigating propofol-related effects on cats. This study aimed to use echocardiography to investigate echocardiographic changes in three protocols using propofol: propofol-slow (2 mg/kg/min, PS); propofol-fast (8 mg/kg/min, PF); propofol-ketamine (S-ketamine 2 mg/kg bolus followed by propofol 2 mg/kg/min; PK) in healthy premedicated (gabapentin-buprenorphine-acepromazine; 200 mg/cat, 0.4, and 0.1 mg/kg, respectively), non-intubated cats. Echocardiographic measurements were obtained at three time points: baseline (before the administration of propofol), end of propofol titration (end-point, T0), and 15 min after T0 (T15). Propofol at a lower rate continued from T0 to T15. Echocardiographic and physiological variables included fractional shortening (FS%), ejection fraction (EF%), HR, BP, and others. Propofol requirements at T0 for PF, PS, and PK groups were 5.0 ± 0.9, 3.8 ± 0.7, and 2.4 ± 0.5 mg/kg, respectively. EF% neither change over time nor between groups. PF and PK showed a reduction in FS% at T0 (47 ± 6 to 34 ± 6 and 42 ± 6 to 36 ± 5, respectively). BP reduced significantly in PF and PS groups (136 ± 26 to 105 ± 13 and 137 ± 22 to 115 ± 15 mmHg, respectively). It is unclear whether changes in echocardiography variables were of clinical relevance related to treatment groups or a result of within-group individual responses.
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- Sabrine Marangoni
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Juvevê, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Juvevê, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Juvevê, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Juvevê, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Paraná, Juvevê, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Centre for Companion Animal Health and Welfare, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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Bagardi M, Locatelli C, Brambilla PG, Ghilardi S, Rabbogliatti V, Amari M, Casiraghi S, Ravasio G, Galimberti L, Brioschi FA. Comparison of two multimodal intramuscular anaesthetic protocols in uncooperative feline patients: effects on sedation and echocardiographic measurements. J Feline Med Surg 2023; 25:1098612X231153069. [PMID: 36820491 PMCID: PMC10812084 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x231153069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to compare the sedative effect, feasibility of venous angiocatheter placement and influence on heart rate (HR), systemic blood pressure (SBP) and echocardiographic variables of two multimodal anaesthetic protocols in uncooperative cats; and to compare their influence on HR, SBP and echocardiographic variables 20 mins after sedation and after elective ovariectomy. METHODS Eighteen stray female cats randomly received intramuscular (IM) ketamine (2 mg/kg) and methadone (0.3 mg/kg) plus dexmedetomidine (7 µg/kg; group D, n = 9) or alfaxalone (2 mg/kg; group A, n = 9). A sedation score (0-15 [from none to good sedation]) was assigned at 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins and 20 mins after IM injection. Venous angiocatheter placement and echocardiographic examination feasibility scores (both from 0 to 3 [from very difficult to very easy]) were recorded at 20 mins. Echocardiography, HR and blood pressure measurements (Doppler and oscillometric methods) were performed at 20 mins and at the end of surgery. RESULTS Sedation and angiocatheter feasibility scores did not differ significantly between groups (P >0.05); the feasibility score of echocardiographic examination was higher in cats in group D (P = 0.01). HR was higher in group A at 20 mins and after surgery (P <0.05). The systolic arterial pressure obtained with the Doppler method was statistically significantly higher in cats in group D than in group A at 20 mins (P = 0.01), while postoperatively there were no differences between groups. Cats in group D showed significantly higher atrial diameters (P <0.05) and slower atrial flows (P = 0.04) compared with group A; ventricular thickness and atrial function did not differ between groups (P >0.05). Most echocardiographic variables were not different at 20 mins vs postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Both protocols allowed for effective sedation; however, cats in group D presented alterations in some echocardiographic measurements; the use of alfaxalone, combined with ketamine and methadone, is recommended to obtain a reliable echocardiographic evaluation in uncooperative cats.
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- Mara Bagardi
- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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- Health Protection Agency (ATS), Milan Metropolitan City, Lodi, Italy
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- University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Lodi, Italy
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Skelding AM, Valverde A. Comparison of the effect of three intramuscular sedation protocols on packed cell volume and total protein in cats. J Feline Med Surg 2022; 24:1173-1180. [PMID: 34904480 PMCID: PMC10812377 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x211064702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in packed cell volume (PCV) and total protein following intramuscular preanesthetic sedation with one of three drug combinations in cats. METHODS Thirty client-owned cats were enrolled in this prospective, randomized, blinded, clinical study. A venous blood sample was obtained prior to administration of any sedation and PCV, total protein, electrolytes (Na+, K+, Cl-, iCa2+), glucose and lactate were measured. Cats were randomly assigned to receive one of three intramuscular sedation protocols (n = 10 cats/protocol): methadone 0.2 mg/kg + acepromazine 0.02 mg/kg (MA), methadone 0.2 mg/kg + dexmedetomidine 5 µg/kg (MD) or methadone 0.2 mg/kg + midazolam 0.2 mg/kg + alfaxalone 2 mg/kg (MMA). Twenty-five minutes later, cats were assessed for level of sedation followed by another venous blood sampling to evaluate the same variables as above. RESULTS There were no significant differences in demographics (age, weight, sex) between groups. Level of sedation was significantly higher in MMA cats. Within groups, after premedication, PCV and hemoglobin significantly decreased in all groups, total protein significantly decreased in the MA and MMA groups and glucose significantly increased in the MD group. For electrolytes, statistical changes were not clinically relevant; Cl- mean difference was significantly different between MA and MD; in the MD group Na+ and Cl- significantly decreased and in the MMA group Cl- significantly increased. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE All three sedation protocols caused significant decreases in PCV and hemoglobin in healthy cats.
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- Alicia M Skelding
- Toronto Animal Health Partners Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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Giannettoni G, Moretti G, Menchetti L, Pepe A, Bellocchi F, Bufalari A, Nannarone S. Sedation quality of alfaxalone associated with butorphanol, methadone or pethidine in cats injected into the supraspinatus or the quadriceps muscle. J Feline Med Surg 2022; 24:e269-e280. [PMID: 35762271 PMCID: PMC10812272 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x221104747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the quality of sedation with three different anaesthetic protocols (alfaxalone combined with butorphanol, methadone or pethidine) administered intramuscularly in cats, and to evaluate the influence of the injection site (between supraspinatus and quadriceps muscles) on the onset and quality of sedation. METHODS A total of 151 cats were selected for this study. Cats were sedated with alfaxalone (3 mg/kg) combined with either butorphanol (0.3 mg/kg; n = 50), methadone (0.3 mg/kg; n = 53) or pethidine (5 mg/kg; n = 48). The combination was injected intramuscularly into the supraspinatus (n = 79) or quadriceps muscle (n = 72). The data included a scoring system for the quality of sedation and physiological parameters, such as heart rate (HR), respiratory rate, body temperature and occurrence of mydriasis, monitored during the first 30 mins of anaesthesia. RESULTS The opioid associated with alfaxalone influenced the overall sedation score, the degree of myorelaxation, the occurrence of mydriasis and HR. The overall sedation score was poorer with butorphanol than with methadone (P = 0.008), and butorphanol induced a lower degree of myorelaxation than methadone (P = 0.013). The injection into the supraspinatus showed better qualitative results for sedation and a faster onset time (in about 3 mins) than that into the quadriceps (P <0.001). HR decreased from baseline (P <0.001) and over time (P <0.001), mainly in cats of the butorphanol-supraspinatus and pethidine-quadriceps groups (P = 0.004). The occurrence of mydriasis was lower after butorphanol than after methadone and pethidine (P = 0.025), while the incidence of side effects did not differ among groups. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE All three protocols provided a good quality of sedation and allowed performing the scheduled procedure. Moreover, the injection into the supraspinatus muscle showed superior results in all the qualitative scores of sedation and quicker onset time than that into the quadriceps muscle.
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- Giacomo Giannettoni
- ADVETIA Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire, Vélizy-Villacoublay, Île-de-France, France
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Perugia University, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Perugia University, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Perugia University, Perugia, Italy
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Lazzarini E, Gioeni D, Del Prete G, Brioschi F, Agostinetto G, Carotenuto A. Sedative Effects of Intramuscular Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine at Sub-Anesthetic Dose Alone or in Combination with Methadone in Healthy Dogs. Top Companion Anim Med 2021; 45:100579. [PMID: 34400381 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2021.100579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to compare sedation quality and cardiorespiratory parameters in healthy dogs after intramuscular injection of dexmedetomidine and ketamine with or without methadone. Forty client-owned dogs were randomly divided into two groups and received IM dexmedetomidine (5 µg kg-1) and ketamine (1 mg kg-1), associated (DKM group) or not (DK group) with methadone (0.2 mg kg-1). Sedation, heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (ƒR), mucous membrane and rectal temperature were recorded at baseline (T0) and after 5 (T5), 10 (T10) and 20 (T20) minutes. From T10, cardiac rhythm was monitored with a continuous lead II electrocardiogram. Ease of venous catheter placement, total propofol dose and any apnea episodes were recorded. Sedation was significantly greater in the DKM group, and a significant increase from T5 to T20 within DKM (P = .0002) and DK (P = .008) was also observed. Within each group, HR was significantly lower at all time points compared to baseline. No significant differences between groups were found in the number of arrhythmogenic events (atrioventricular blocks). In both group ƒR decreased over time. The propofol dose required for anesthesia induction was significantly lower (P = .027) in the DKM group. In conclusion, a good level of sedation was achieved in both groups, although this was greater in DKM. Smooth animal-operator interaction and ease of venous catheter placement showed that DK was a useful sedative protocol in healthy patients.
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- Zooplantlab, Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano Bicocca, Milano, Italy
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Oral Transmucosal or Intramuscular Administration of Dexmedetomidine-Methadone Combination in Dogs: Sedative and Physiological Effects. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10112057. [PMID: 33172163 PMCID: PMC7694765 DOI: 10.3390/ani10112057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Simple Summary During the last decade, new alternative non-invasive administration routes for drug delivery have gained interest in veterinary medicine. The administration of drugs via the oral transmucosal route is non-invasive, painless, easy to perform, and generally well tolerated. Furthermore, it avoids gastric acid degradation typical of oral administration. All these characteristics contribute to make this administration route very attractive, especially for veterinary patients who are difficult to inject, fearful, or anxious. In contrast, intramuscular injection is associated with pain and requires more invasive restraint, potentially incrementing patients’ discomfort. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the sedative and clinical effects of a dexmedetomidine–methadone combination following either oral transmucosal and intramuscular administration in healthy dogs and to record any possible adverse effects following each administration route. The present study suggests that oral transmucosal administration of dexmedetomidine and methadone combination provided a satisfactory level of sedation, allowing safe handling of the patients with less pronounced cardiorespiratory effects. Indeed, thanks to the lesser impact on the cardiac function, it could be considered as a useful option for those patients difficult to restrain in which cardiovascular stability should be preserved. Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the sedative and physiological effects following either oral transmucosal (OTM) or intramuscular administration of dexmedetomidine–methadone combination in healthy dogs. Thirty dogs were randomly assigned to receive a dexmedetomidine–methadone combination either by the OTM (n = 15) or intramuscular (n = 15) route. Sedation was scored 10, 20, and 30 min after drugs administration. Heart rate (HR), non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), respiratory rate (fR), and body rectal temperature were recorded before drugs administration and then every 10 min for 30 min. Propofol dose required for orotracheal intubation was recorded. Sedation scores increased over time within both groups with higher values in intramuscular group (p < 0.05). Within each group, HR decreased significantly compared with baseline (p < 0.001) and was significantly lower in intramuscular group compared with the OTM group (p < 0.001). In both groups, NIBP increased significantly compared with baseline (p < 0.05). In the intramuscular group, fR was lower compared with the OTM group at all the observational time points (p < 0.001). Propofol dose was lower in the intramuscular group (p < 0.05). Compared to intramuscular dexmedetomidine–methadone, OTM combination produced lower but effective sedation in healthy dogs.
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