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Franchino G, Fordyce P, Adami C. Effect of limb and cuff positioning on measurement of arterial blood pressure with an oscillometry device (PetMAP) in anaesthetized cats. Vet J 2024; 305:106137. [PMID: 38759724 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106137] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Arterial blood pressure (ABP) is often measured with oscillometry during anaesthesia. Changing the height of the measuring cuff with respect to the level of the heart is known to affect oscillometry accuracy in some species; however, this effect has not been investigated in cats. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of raising and lowering the measuring cuff from standard position (level of the heart) on ABP, measured with PetMAP, in anaesthetised cats. ABP readings were obtained from 29 cats with the cuff at standard position (baseline), and 5 cm above and below the heart. The end-tidal isoflurane concentrations were maintained constant during data acquisition. There were no differences between baseline values and those measured below the heart, while ABP measured above the heart was consistently lower than baseline for both the thoracic and pelvic limbs (P < 0.001), with absolute differences of 8.2 (2.5 - 14) mmHg and 6.5 (3.0 - 15.0) mmHg, respectively. Systolic ABP readings at the pelvic limb were consistently higher than those at the thoracic limb at standard position (112 ± 26 versus 103 ± 21 mmHg, p = 0.010), above (106 ± 22 versus 95 ± 20 mmHg, p = 0.003), and below the heart (116 ± 26 versus 107 ± 22 mmHg, p = 0.011). This study shows that raising the cuff by 5 cm above the heart, which may become necessary during procedural positioning, results in clinically significant underestimation of ABP measured with PetMAP.
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- G Franchino
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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Sasaki K, Kawada T, Matsushita H, Yokota S, Kakuuchi M, Yokoi A, Yoshida Y, Morita H, Sato K, Nishikawa T, Kutter APN, Kataoka Y, Alexander J, Saku K, Ishikawa T, Uemura K. Computer-controlled closed-loop norepinephrine infusion system for automated control of mean arterial pressure in dogs under isoflurane-induced hypotension: a feasibility study. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1374356. [PMID: 38881786 PMCID: PMC11177754 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1374356] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Introduction Intra-operative hypotension is a common complication of surgery under general anesthesia in dogs and humans. Computer-controlled closed-loop infusion systems of norepinephrine (NE) have been developed and clinically applied for automated optimization of arterial pressure (AP) and prevention of intra-operative hypotension in humans. This study aimed to develop a simple computer-controlled closed-loop infusion system of NE for the automated control of the mean arterial pressure (MAP) in dogs with isoflurane-induced hypotension and to validate the control of MAP by the developed system. Methods NE was administered via the cephalic vein, whereas MAP was measured invasively by placing a catheter in the dorsal pedal artery. The proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller in the negative feedback loop of the developed system titrated the infusion rate of NE to maintain the MAP at the target value of 60 mmHg. The titration was updated every 2 s. The performance of the developed system was evaluated in six laboratory Beagle dogs under general anesthesia with isoflurane. Results In the six dogs, when the concentration [median (interquartile range)] of inhaled isoflurane was increased from 1.5 (1.5-1.5)% to 4 (4-4)% without activating the system, the MAP was lowered from 95 (91-99) to 41 (37-42) mmHg. In contrast, when the concentration was increased from 1.5 (1.0-1.5)% to 4 (4-4.8)% for a 30-min period and the system was simultaneously activated, the MAP was temporarily lowered from 92 (89-95) to 47 (43-49) mmHg but recovered to 58 (57-58) mmHg owing to the system-controlled infusion of NE. If the acceptable target range for MAP was defined as target MAP ±5 mmHg (55 ≤ MAP ≤65 mmHg), the percentage of time wherein the MAP was maintained within the acceptable range was 96 (89-100)% in the six dogs during the second half of the 30-min period (from 15 to 30 min after system activation). The median performance error, median absolute performance error, wobble, and divergence were - 2.9 (-4.7 to 1.9)%, 2.9 (2.0-4.7)%, 1.3 (0.8-1.8)%, and - 0.24 (-0.34 to -0.11)%·min-1, respectively. No adverse events were observed during the study period, and all dogs were extubated uneventfully. Conclusion This system was able to titrate the NE infusion rates in an accurate and stable manner to maintain the MAP within the predetermined target range in dogs with isoflurane-induced hypotension. This system can be a potential tool in daily clinical practice for the care of companion dogs.
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- Kazumasu Sasaki
- Akita Cerebrospinal and Cardiovascular Center, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels, Akita, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
- Sendai Animal Care and Research Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Research Promotion and Management, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Section of Anesthesiology, Department of Clinical Diagnostics and Services, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Medical and Health Informatics, NTT Research, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, United States
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- Medical and Health Informatics, NTT Research, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, United States
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
- NTTR-NCVC Bio Digital Twin Center, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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- Akita Cerebrospinal and Cardiovascular Center, Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Dynamics, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
- NTTR-NCVC Bio Digital Twin Center, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan
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Joerger FB, Wieser ML, Steblaj B, Niemann L, Turunen H, Kutter AP. Evaluation of cardiovascular effects of intramuscular medetomidine and a medetomidine-vatinoxan combination in Beagle dogs: A randomized blinded crossover laboratory study. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:397-407. [PMID: 37481386 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.05.004] [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: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the cardiovascular effects of a combination of medetomidine and vatinoxan (MVX) versus medetomidine (MED) alone administered intramuscularly (IM) and to determine whether heart rate (HR) can be used as a surrogate for cardiac output (CO) after the use of medetomidine with or without vatinoxan. STUDY DESIGN A randomized, blinded, experimental, crossover study. ANIMALS A group of eight healthy Beagle dogs aged 4.6 (2.3-9.4) years and weighing 12.9 (9-14.7) kg, median (range). METHODS Each dog was injected with 1 mg m-2 medetomidine with or without 20 mg m-2 vatinoxan IM with a washout period of 7 days. Cardiovascular data and arterial and mixed venous blood gas samples were collected at baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 35, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes after treatment administration. CO was measured at all time points via thermodilution. Differences between treatments, period and sequence were evaluated with repeated measures analysis of covariance and the relationship between HR and CO was assessed with a repeated measures analysis of variance; p values < 0.05 were deemed significant. RESULTS The CO was 47-96% lower after MED than after MVX (p < 0.0001). Increases in systemic, pulmonary arterial and right atrial pressures and oxygen extraction ratio were significantly higher after MED than after MVX (all p < 0.0001). HR was significantly lower after MED and the linear relationship to CO was significant (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Overall, MED affected the cardiovascular system more negatively than MVX, and the difference in cardiovascular function between the treatments can be considered clinically relevant. HR was linearly related to CO, and decreases in HR reflected cardiac performance for dogs sedated with medetomidine with or without vatinoxan.
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- Fabiola Binia Joerger
- Section Anaesthesiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Section Anaesthesiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Section Anaesthesiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Section Anaesthesiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Section Anaesthesiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Kim D, Kim J, Shin D, Lee I, Son WG. Agreement Between Tongue-Based Oscillometric and Invasive Blood Pressure in Anesthetized Dogs of Various Weights. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2023; 59:136-141. [PMID: 37167250 DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-7325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the agreement between oscillometric blood pressure (OBP) measured from the tongue and invasive blood pressure (IBP) measured from the dorsal pedal artery in anesthetized dogs of various body weights. Forty-five client-owned dogs undergoing general anesthesia for surgery or imaging scan were included; weights ranged from 2.5 to 42.6 kg. Agreement between paired IBP and OBP during normotension was verified with reference standards used in small animals and humans. The data were stratified by body weight (≤5 kg versus >5 kg). In the >5 kg group (n = 29), the bias ± standard deviation for mean (2.1 ± 7.9 mm Hg) and diastolic pressure (-2.7 ± 7.9 mm Hg) exhibited reliability that met human standards (<5 ± 8 mm Hg). However, in the ≤5 kg group (n = 16), the bias ± standard deviation met only veterinary standards (≤10 ± 15 mm Hg) for mean (3.1 ± 10.2 mm Hg) and diastolic pressure (-2.5 ± 12.6 mm Hg). Agreement for systolic pressure did not meet either standard for both groups. This study demonstrates that tongue-based OBP is a close estimate of mean/diastolic blood pressure in anesthetized dogs (>5 kg) during normotension by small-animal and human criteria.
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- Dalhae Kim
- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (D.K., J.K., D.S., I.L., W-g.S.)
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (D.K., J.K., D.S., I.L., W-g.S.)
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (D.K., J.K., D.S., I.L., W-g.S.)
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (D.K., J.K., D.S., I.L., W-g.S.)
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- From the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (D.K., J.K., D.S., I.L., W-g.S.)
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Whitehouse WH, Thomason JD, Thompson-Butler DA, Kelley MD, Cernicchiaro N, Tanner MC. A clinically utilized intravenous continuous rate infusion of diltiazem does not significantly decrease systolic function in healthy dogs. Am J Vet Res 2023; 84:ajvr.22.09.0158. [PMID: 36607773 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.22.09.0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if left ventricular systolic function on echocardiography, systemic blood pressure, and electrocardiography change with a clinically accepted intravenous (IV) diltiazem constant rate infusion (CRI) compared to a control. ANIMALS 10 healthy client-owned adult dogs. PROCEDURES Prospective, masked, crossover study from May 27, 2021, to August 22, 2021. Dogs were randomized to receive diltiazem (loading dose of 240 μg/kg, IV followed by a CRI of 6 μg/kg/min for 300 minutes) or the same volume of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) administered IV followed by the opposite intervention after a 7-day washout. Blood pressure was monitored during each CRI, and echocardiographic and electrocardiographic studies were performed immediately before the CRI and during the last hour of the CRI. RESULTS Postdiltiazem systolic time interval (STI) (median, 0.30; range, 0.16 to 0.34) was significantly lower than post-D5W STI (median, 0.32; range, 0.22 to 0.40; P = .046). All other echocardiographic parameters did not differ significantly between each of the groups after receiving diltiazem or D5W. Systemic blood pressure did not change significantly with either diltiazem (P = .450) or D5W (P = .940), and none of the dogs became hypotensive at any point in the study. Expectedly, negative dromotropy was observed with diltiazem. CLINICAL RELEVANCE A significant decrease in left ventricular systolic function was not appreciated in healthy dogs receiving diltiazem at a clinically accepted intravenous infusion rate at this dosing regimen. Further studies are needed in dogs with cardiac disease.
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- William H Whitehouse
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology and Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
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Le Chevallier D, van Oostrom H, MacFarlane PD. Evaluation of urine specific gravity as a predictor of hypotension during anaesthesia in healthy dogs premedicated with dexmedetomidine. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:289-293. [PMID: 37055260 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between urine specific gravity (USG) and the risk of arterial hypotension during general anaesthesia (GA) in healthy dogs premedicated with dexmedetomidine and methadone. STUDY DESIGN Prospective clinical cohort study. ANIMALS A total of 75 healthy client-owned dogs undergoing GA for elective tibial plateau levelling osteotomy. METHODS After placing an intravenous catheter, dogs were premedicated with dexmedetomidine (5 μg kg-1) and methadone (0.3 mg kg-1) intravenously. After induction of GA with alfaxalone to effect, the bladder was expressed and USG measured. An arterial catheter was placed, and residual blood was used to measure packed cell volume (PCV) and total protein (TP). GA was maintained with isoflurane vaporised in oxygen and a femoral and sciatic nerve block were performed. Arterial blood pressure < 60 mmHg was defined as hypotension and recorded by the anaesthetist. Treatment for hypotension was performed in a stepwise manner following a flow chart. Frequency of hypotension, treatment and response to treatment were recorded. Logistic regression modelling was used to assess the association between USG, TP and PCV and incidence of perioperative hypotension; p < 0.05. RESULTS Data from 14 dogs were excluded. Of the 61 dogs, 16 (26%) were hypotensive during GA, 15 dogs needed treatment of which 12 were responsive to a decrease in inhalant vaporiser setting. The logistic regression model was not statistically significant (p = 0.8). There was no significant association between USG (p = 0.6), TP (p = 0.4), PCV (p = 0.8) and arterial hypotension during GA. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE In healthy dogs premedicated with dexmedetomidine and methadone and maintained under GA with isoflurane and a femoral and sciatic nerve block, there was no relationship between the specific gravity of urine collected after premedication and intraoperative arterial hypotension.
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Cuniberti B, Huuskonen V, Hughes JL. Comparison between continuous rate infusion and target-controlled infusion of propofol in dogs: a randomized clinical trial. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:21-30. [PMID: 35123874 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.08.048] [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: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare a propofol continuous rate infusion (CRI) with a target-controlled infusion (TCI) in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Randomized prospective double-blinded clinical study. ANIMALS A total of 38 healthy client-owned dogs. METHODS Dogs premedicated intramuscularly with acepromazine (0.03 mg kg-1) and an opioid (pethidine 3 mg kg-1, morphine 0.2 mg kg-1 or methadone 0.2 mg kg-1) were allocated to P-CRI group (propofol 4 mg kg-1 intravenously followed by CRI at 0.2 mg kg-1 minute-1), or P-TCI group [propofol predicted plasma concentration (Cp) of 3.5 μg mL-1 for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia via TCI]. Plane of anaesthesia, heart rate, respiratory rate, invasive blood pressure, oxygen haemoglobin saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide and body temperature were monitored by an anaesthetist blinded to the group. Numerical data were analysed by unpaired t test or Mann-Whitney U test, one-way analysis of variance and Dunnett's post hoc test. Categorical data were analysed with Fisher's exact test. Significance was set for p < 0.005. RESULTS Overall, propofol induced a significant incidence of relative hypotension (mean arterial pressure 20% below baseline, 45%), apnoea (71%) and haemoglobin desaturation (65%) at induction of anaesthesia, with a higher incidence of hypotension and apnoea in the P-CRI than P-TCI group (68% versus 21%, p = 0.008; 84% versus 58%, p = 0.0151, respectively). Propofol Cp was significantly higher at intubation in the P-CRI than P-TCI group (4.83 versus 3.5 μg mL-1, p < 0.0001), but decreased during infusion, while Cp remained steady in the P-TCI group. Total propofol administered was similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Both techniques provided a smooth induction of anaesthesia but caused a high incidence of side effects. Titration of anaesthesia with TCI caused fewer fluctuations in Cp and lower risk of hypotension compared with CRI.
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- Barbara Cuniberti
- UCD Veterinary Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- UCD Veterinary Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD Veterinary Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Viilmann I, Drozdzynska M, Vettorato E. Analgesic efficacy of a bilateral erector spinae plane block versus a fentanyl constant rate infusion in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:423. [PMID: 36471374 PMCID: PMC9721043 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03523-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is an ultrasound-guided interfascial plane block used to provide analgesia in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy. The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of a bilateral ESPB with a fentanyl constant rate infusion (CRI) in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study. Anaesthetic records of client-owned dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy (June 2019-August 2020), and in which a bilateral ESPB was performed (group ESPB), were retrieved and compared to a cohort of 39 dogs that underwent hemilaminectomy (September 2014 - June 2017) and in which a fentanyl CRI (2 μg/kg bolus followed by 5 μg/kg/hour) was used as a primary intraoperative analgesia (group CRI). The prevalence of dogs in which intraoperative rescue fentanyl boluses were administered, the total dose of rescue fentanyl boluses administered, the postoperative methadone requirement and anaesthetic complications during the first 24 postoperative hours were evaluated. Univariate statistical analysis was used. RESULTS Group ESPB comprised of 93 dogs. The bilateral ESPB was performed using a median (range) levobupivacaine volume of 1 (0.5-1.7) mL/kg per side, at a concentration of 0.125% (0.12-0.25). At least one rescue fentanyl bolus was administered in 54.8% and in 56.4% of dogs in group ESPB and CRI, respectively (p > 0.99). The number of rescue fentanyl boluses was higher in group CRI (p = 0.006), especially during lumbar hemilaminectomy. Rescue fentanyl boluses were more frequently administered from skin incision to end of vertebral lamina drilling in group CRI (p = 0.001), and from end of vertebral lamina drilling to end of surgery in group ESPB (p = 0.0002). During the first 6 (p = 0.0035) and 6-12 (p = 0.0005) postoperative hours, the number of dogs that required at least one dose of methadone was higher in group CRI. In group ESPB, dogs were more likely to become hypothermic (p = 0.04). One dog, not included in the study, developed sinus arrest after performing a caudal thoracic ESPB. CONCLUSIONS Under the conditions of this study, a bilateral ESPB was associated with a lower number of rescue fentanyl boluses administered in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy, especially between skin incision to end of vertebral lamina drilling. Despite ESPB being associated with a reduced opioid consumption during the first 12 hours postoperatively, differences in the postoperative management precluded any firm conclusion regarding its postoperative effect.
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- Inga Viilmann
- Dick White Referrals, part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UH UK
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- Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Level 1, 1 Richardson Place, North Ryde, NSW 2113 Australia
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- grid.15276.370000 0004 1936 8091Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, FL Gainesville, USA
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Murphy KM, Rishniw M, Silverstein DC. Use of vasopressors for treatment of vasodilatory hypotension in dogs and cats by Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2022; 32:714-722. [PMID: 35829666 DOI: 10.1111/vec.13230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the most common practices of Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECCs) as they relate to the recognition and treatment of hypotension in dogs and cats, particularly concerning the use of vasopressors in vasodilatory shock states. DESIGN A survey regarding vasopressor use was sent to all active DACVECCs using the Veterinary Information Network. Questions focused on respondent characteristics, method of recognition of hypotension, triggers for initiation of vasopressor therapy, first- and second-line vasopressor choice, and methods of determining response to therapy. SUBJECTS A total of 734 DACVECCs were invited to participate, and 203 Diplomates (27.7%) completed the survey. RESULTS For both dogs and cats, the most common first-line vasopressor was norepinephrine (87.9% in dogs and 83.1% in cats). The most common second-choice vasopressor was vasopressin (44.2% in dogs and 39.0% in cats). Cutoff values for initiating vasopressor therapy varied between species and modality used for blood pressure measurement. In general, most DACVECCs chose to initiate vasopressor therapy at a Doppler blood pressure <90 mm Hg or a mean arterial pressure of <60 or <65 mm Hg when using oscillometric or direct arterial blood pressure measurements in dogs and cats. CONCLUSIONS Most DACVECCs adhere to published human guidelines when choosing a first-line vasopressor. However, there is significant variability in blood pressure measurement technique, cutoffs for initiation of vasopressor use, and choice of second-line vasopressors.
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- Kellyann M Murphy
- Department of Clinical Studies and Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Veterinary Information Network, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Clinical Studies and Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sambugaro B, De Gennaro C, Hattersley RD, Vettorato E. Extradural anaesthesia-analgesia in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy: A single centre retrospective study. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:966183. [PMID: 36157172 PMCID: PMC9500543 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.966183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objectives To assess the effects of extradural anaesthesia-analgesia (EAA) in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy. Materials and methods Medical records of dogs undergoing cholecystectomy between 2011 and 2019 were retrieved and allocated to two groups depending if analgesia was provided systemically (group SA) or extradurally (EAA). Preoperative data, intraoperative antinociceptive medications, postoperative analgesia, perioperative complications, and food intake were compared. Results Overall 41 medical records were included in the study: 19 and 22 dogs were allocated to groups SA and EAA, respectively. In group EAA, an extradural catheter was placed preoperatively in 8 dogs; in the remaining, it was placed postoperatively but an extradural injection was performed preoperatively. The extradural catheter tip was between the 4th lumbar and the 10th thoracic vertebrae. Intraoperatively, nociception was more likely to occur in group SA [OR 55.42 (2.97–1,035.06)]. During the first 24 and 48 h postoperatively, more dogs in group SA required methadone [OR 24 (2.81–268.4) and OR 11.56 (2.37–45.06), respectively] and additional analgesic drugs [OR 25 (3.47–281.9) and OR 35.29 (1.86–668.2), respectively] compared to group EAA. Voluntary postoperative food intake was also significantly higher in group EAA. Clinical significance Compared to systemic analgesia, the use of extradural anaesthesia-analgesia reduced perioperative analgesic requirement and promoted postoperative food intake in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy.
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Antończyk A, Ochota M. Is an epidural component during general anaesthesia for caesarean section beneficial for neonatal puppies' health and vitality? Theriogenology 2022; 187:1-8. [PMID: 35500422 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.04.015] [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: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Regional centro-axial block is a recommended technique for uncomplicated caesarean section in human medicine. Since the application of regional anaesthesia as the only technique in veterinary medicine is impractical, the objective of the study was to assess and compare the epidural component of caesarean section (CS) on maternal and fetal outcomes. Bitches (n = 36) undergoing elective CS were enrolled in this study. Females were randomly assigned into two groups: Gr I (Isoflurane, n = 20) and Gr IE (Isoflurane plus Epidural, n = 16). Anaesthesia was induced with propofol, and maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. In the IE group, epidural anaesthesia was also performed using lidocaine. The maternal intraoperative parameters were compared at three time points: T1 - just before the skin incision, T2 - after the last puppy removal, and T3 - at the end of surgery. At least 100 mcl of mixed umbilical cord blood was collected for gas analysis. The modified Apgar scoring system (AS) was used to objectively score newborn health and vitality immediately after birth (0 min), 5 and 20 min after birth. Systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure were lower in the IE group at T1, T2, and T3 compared to I group (p < 0.05). In the combined anaesthesia group blood pressure remained stable but low at all time points. Throughout surgery, the IE group required a lower concentration of isoflurane (p < 0.05). The median values of the umbilical blood gas results were found to be similar (p > 0.05) in both investigated groups. The initial results of the Apgar score were comparable in the I and IE groups (p > 0.05). However, subsequent AS measurements revealed significant differences between both groups. Puppies from the IE group received better AS scores at 5 and 20 min compared to the I group (median AS 8 and 9 vs. 5 and 8, respectively). The results obtained demonstrated that epidural anaesthesia administration reduced the requirement for isoflurane in dams undergoing caesarean section and despite episodes of maternal hypotension did not affect the results of neonatal umbilical blood gas. Furthermore, newborns from the epidural anaesthesia group improved more quickly postnatally, developing a satisfactory condition in a shorter time.
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- Agnieszka Antończyk
- Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department and Clinic of Surgery, pl. Grunwaldzki 51, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland.
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- Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, pl. Grunwaldzki 49, 50-366, Wrocław, Poland.
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Casoria V, Auckburally A, Rocchi A. Variable‐rate infusion of adrenaline to manage hypotension in an anaesthetised goat. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Felisberto RO, Gonzalez AG, Flaherty D, Casoria V, Auckburally A. Validation of oscillometric blood pressure measurement using a Datex S/5 Compact multiparameter monitor in anaesthetized adult dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 2021; 49:156-164. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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THE USE OF EPHEDRINE TO TREAT ANESTHESIA-ASSOCIATED HYPOTENSION IN PINNIPEDS. J Zoo Wildl Med 2021; 52:1054-1060. [PMID: 34687524 DOI: 10.1638/2020-0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Hypotension is a common adverse effect of general anesthesia that has historically been difficult to measure in pinniped species due to technical challenges. A retrospective case review found seven pinniped cases that demonstrated anesthesia-associated hypotension diagnosed by direct blood pressure measurements during general anesthesia at The Marine Mammal Center (Sausalito, CA) between 2017 and 2019. Cases included five California sea lions (CSL: Zalophus californianus), one Hawaiian monk seal (HMS: Neomonachus schauinslandi), and one northern elephant seal (NES: Mirounga angustirostris). Patients were induced using injectable opioids, benzodiazepines, and anesthetics including propofol and alfaxalone. Excluding the HMS, all patients required supplemental isoflurane with a mask to achieve an anesthetic plane allowing for intubation. Each patient was maintained with inhalant isoflurane in oxygen for the duration of the anesthetic event. Each patient was concurrently administered continuous IV fluids and four patients received fluid boluses prior to administration of ephedrine. All hypotensive anesthetized patients were treated with IV ephedrine (0.05-0.2 mg/kg). The average initial systolic (SAP) and mean (MAP) arterial blood pressures for the CSL prior to ephedrine administration were 71 ± 14 mmHg and 48 ± 12 mmHg respectively. The average SAP and MAP for the CSL increased to 119 ± 32 mmHg and 90 ± 34 mmHg respectively within 5 m of ephedrine administration. The NES initial blood pressure measurement was 59/43 (50) (SAP/diastolic [MAP]) mmHg and increased to 80/51 (62) mmHg within 5 m. The initial HMS blood pressure was 79/68 (73) mmHg and increased to 99/78 (85) mmHg within 5 m following ephedrine administration. All patients recovered from anesthesia. These results support the efficacy of IV ephedrine for the treatment of anesthesia-associated hypotension in pinnipeds.
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Gómez Fernández L, Huuskonen V, Potter J. The combination of an ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and epidural morphine as effective intra‐operative adjuncts to opioid premedication in six dogs undergoing lateral thoracotomy. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- UCD Veterinary Hospital University College Dublin Belfield Ireland
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Medina‐Serra R, Palacios C, McMillan M. Alternative anaesthetic management in a reintervention for correction of a left‐to‐right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a dog. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Roger Medina‐Serra
- Royal Veterinary College Department of Veterinary, Clinical Sciences Anaesthesia and Analgesia Hatfield UK
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- Royal Veterinary College Queen Mother Hosptial for Animals Hatfield UK
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Asorey I, Sambugaro B, Bhalla RJ, Drozdzynska M. Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block as an effective adjunct to systemic analgesia in four dogs undergoing thoracotomy. Open Vet J 2020; 10:407-411. [PMID: 33614436 PMCID: PMC7830173 DOI: 10.4314/ovj.v10i4.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block (UGSPB) is a loco-regional anesthesia technique designed to desensitize the thoracic wall. It is a compartmental block, where local anesthetic is delivered to the fascial, inter-muscular plane. Since its original description in humans, two cadaveric veterinary studies, redefining the technique, have been performed. Taking into account the successful use of the UGSPB in human medicine, we employed the veterinary description to perform this block in four dogs undergoing thoracotomy. The case series described below aims to share our experience of the clinical application of this new loco-regional anesthesia technique in dogs. Case Description Four dogs, with different underlying medical conditions underwent cranial lateral thoracotomy. The analgesia protocol consisted of intravenous methadone and UGSPB performed half an hour before the beginning of the procedure. The cardiovascular system was closely monitored for any signs of nociception. Fentanyl, although available as rescue analgesia, was not required in any of these cases as no signs of nociception were present. Conclusion To the authors' knowledge, this is the first veterinary clinical report using the UGSPB as a part of a multimodal analgesia protocol in dogs undergoing thoracotomy. Based on this observation, UGSPB has the potential to prevent nociception and reduce the intraoperative opioid requirements in dogs undergoing thoracotomy. A prospective randomized clinical trial is required to confirm these promising results.
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- Iago Asorey
- Dick White Referrals, Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UH, UK
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- Dick White Referrals, Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UH, UK
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- Dick White Referrals, Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UH, UK
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- Dick White Referrals, Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UH, UK
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Reis H, Mangabeira R, Coelho A, Costa R, Barbosa V. Influência do tramadol associado à levobupicavaína epidural sobre a taxa de propofol e variáveis fisiológicas, em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia e à ovário-histerectomia. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-11199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos fisiológicos e sobre o consumo do propofol, relativos à anestesia epidural com levobupivacaína isolada ou associada a diferentes doses de tramadol. Para tal, 18 cadelas foram pré-tratadas com acepromazina, utilizando-se propofol para indução e manutenção anestésicas. Conforme o protocolo epidural instituído, formaram-se três grupos (n=6) tratados com levobupivacaína isolada (1,5mg/kg) (GL) ou acrescida de 2mg/kg (GLT2) ou 4mg/kg (GLT4) de tramadol, respectivamente. As fêmeas foram submetidas à mastectomia e à ovário-histerectomia (OH), registrando-se as variáveis fisiológicas nos períodos pré (TB e T0) e transanestésicos (T10 a T70), bem como a taxa mínima de propofol necessária. Houve redução da FC para o GL e o GLT4 em relação ao GLT2 (T30 a T70), detectando-se, no GL, redução da PAS e da PAD em relação ao TB. Maiores taxas de infusão do propofol foram necessárias para o GL (0,70±0,12mg/kg/min) em relação ao GLT2 (0,50±0,19mg/kg/min) e ao GLT4 (0,50±0,19mg/kg/min). Conclui-se que o tramadol potencializou o propofol, ao ofertar analgesia, independentemente da dose administrada. Todos os protocolos testados foram seguros e eficazes em cadelas submetidas à mastectomia e à OH.
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- H.A. Reis
- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil
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Evaluation of analgesic, sympathetic and motor effects of 1% and 2% lidocaine administered epidurally in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 47:797-802. [PMID: 32900618 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare, versus a control, the sensory, sympathetic and motor blockade of lidocaine 1% and 2% administered epidurally in bitches undergoing ovariohysterectomy. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, blinded, controlled clinical trial. ANIMALS A total of 24 mixed-breed intact female dogs. METHODS All dogs were administered dexmedetomidine, tramadol and meloxicam prior to general anesthesia with midazolam-propofol and isoflurane. Animals were randomly assigned for an epidural injection of lidocaine 1% (0.4 mL kg-1; group L1), lidocaine 2% (0.4 mL kg-1; group L2) or no injection (group CONTROL). Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (fR), end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pe'CO2), and invasive systolic (SAP), mean (MAP) and diastolic (DAP) arterial pressures were recorded every 5 minutes. Increases in physiological variables were treated with fentanyl (3 μg kg-1) intravenously (IV). Phenylephrine (1 μg kg-1) was administered IV when MAP was <60 mmHg. Postoperative pain [Glasgow Composite Pain Score - Short Form (GCPS-SF)] and return of normal ambulation were recorded at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 hours after extubation. RESULTS There were no differences over time or among groups for HR, fR, Pe'CO2 and SAP. MAP and DAP were lower in epidural groups than in CONTROL (p = 0.0146 and 0.0047, respectively). There was no difference in the use of phenylephrine boluses. More fentanyl was administered in CONTROL than in L1 and L2 (p = 0.011). GCPS-SF was lower for L2 than for CONTROL, and lower in L1 than in both other groups (p = 0.001). Time to ambulation was 2 (1-2) hours in L1 and 3 (2-4) hours in L2 (p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Epidural administration of lidocaine (0.4 mL kg-1) reduced fentanyl requirements and lowered MAP and DAP. Time to ambulation decreased and postoperative pain scores were improved by use of 1% lidocaine compared with 2% lidocaine.
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Gómez Fernández L, Niimura Del Barrio MC, Loughran C. Use of adrenaline continuous infusion to treat hypotension during general anaesthesia in a cow and a calf. Ir Vet J 2020; 73:13. [PMID: 32637073 PMCID: PMC7333263 DOI: 10.1186/s13620-020-00164-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Hypotension is one of the most common complications observed during inhalation anaesthesia in veterinary patients. Treatment of hypotension in cattle is more challenging than in other species, owing to the limited number of drugs licensed in food producing animals. The use of adrenaline as an infusion to support blood pressure has not been described previously in bovines. Case presentation A cow and a calf presented to University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital for bilateral mandibular fracture repair and bladder rupture repair respectively, developed severe anaesthetic related hypotension unresponsive to conventional treatments. In both cases an adrenaline infusion was started and slowly increased to effect, with infusion rates ranging from 0.01 to 0.25 μg/kg/min. Blood pressure increased as the adrenaline infusion rate increased, but clinically significant improvements in blood pressure were only observed with infusion rates exceeding 0.05 μg/kg/min. The side effect observed with adrenaline infusion was an increase in plasma lactate levels in both cases. Both animals were euthanised due to non-anaesthetic related complications. Conclusions Maintenance of normotension is important during bovine anaesthesia to prevent the development of post-anaesthetic complications. In the cases described here, adrenaline was effective as an additional treatment of anaesthetic related hypotension. Further research is required to establish the recommended infusion rates, cardiovascular effects and possible side effects of adrenaline infusion administration as a treatment for hypotension in bovines.
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- Laura Gómez Fernández
- UCD Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Eircode: D04 V1W8 Ireland
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- UCD Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Eircode: D04 V1W8 Ireland
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Effect of recumbency and body condition score on open-lung positive end-expiratory pressure and respiratory system compliance following a stepwise lung recruitment manoeuvre in healthy dogs during general anaesthesia. Res Vet Sci 2020; 132:177-185. [PMID: 32593862 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2019] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The aim was to assess the effects of recumbency and body condition score (BCS) on open-lung positive end-expiratory pressure (OL-PEEP) and quasistatic respiratory system compliance (Crs) following stepwise lung recruitment manoeuvre (RM) in healthy dogs under general anaesthesia. Thirty-four dogs were anaesthetised and mechanically ventilated (tidal volume of 10 mL/kg) without PEEP for 1 min (baseline). A stepwise RM was then performed and the individual OL-PEEP was subsequently applied. The Crs was registered at baseline and every 10-min for 50 min after RM. Dogs were classified into either dorsal or lateral recumbency groups, and as normal (score 4-5/9) or high (≥6/9) BCS groups. The OL-PEEP was higher in lateral than in dorsal recumbency (P = .002), but differences were not observed between normal and high BCS (P = .865). The Crs was increased from baseline at all time points after RM in all groups. The Crs did not differ between dorsally and laterally recumbent dogs at any time point. However, the baseline Crs was significantly lower in dogs with a high BCS than in those with a normal BCS (P < .001); therefore, the absolute change from baseline was considered when comparing Crs after the RM and it was similar in both BCS groups. In conclusion, in anaesthetised healthy dogs the OL-PEEP following RM was lower when dogs were positioned in dorsal than in lateral recumbency. The Crs after RM remained unchanged regardless of the dogs' recumbency. A stepwise RM followed by OL-PEEP could compensate for the potential negative impact of moderately increased BCS on Crs.
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Parisi C, Phillips V, Ferreira J, Linney C, Mair A. Anaesthetic management and complications of transvascular patent ductus arteriosus occlusion in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 47:581-587. [PMID: 32792269 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To retrospectively analyse the anaesthetic management, complications and haemodynamic changes in a cohort of dogs undergoing transvascular patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion in a tertiary referral centre (from January 2017 to August 2018). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study. ANIMALS A total of 49 client-owned dogs. METHODS Anaesthetic records of dogs with PDA that underwent transvascular occlusion of the ductus were reviewed. Anaesthetic complications evaluated included tachycardia [heart rate (HR) > 160 beats minute-1], bradycardia (HR < 50 beats minute-1), hypertension [systolic arterial pressure (SAP) > 150 mmHg], hypotension [mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 60 mmHg], hypothermia (<37 °C) and the presence of arrhythmias. Cardiovascular variables [HR and invasive SAP, MAP and diastolic arterial pressure (DAP)] at the time of occlusion device deployment (time 0) were compared with variables at 5 and 10 minutes after deployment. Descriptive statistics, Shapiro-Wilk test and repeated measures analysis of variance followed by a Dunnett's post hoc test were used to analyse the data (p < 0.05). RESULTS Crossbreed dogs were the most commonly represented followed by the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The median age was 8 (2-108) months, and female dogs were over-represented (65.3%). The most common American Society of Anesthesiologists score was III. Mean duration of anaesthesia was 96 ± 26 minutes and mean surgery time was 58 ± 21 minutes. Acepromazine with methadone was the most commonly used premedication combination (77.6%). Propofol was the most common induction agent (73.5%). General anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in oxygen in all dogs. Complications included hypotension (63%), hypothermia (34%), bradycardia (28%), arrhythmias (16%), hypertension (16%) and haemorrhage (2%). MAP and DAP increased significantly 10 minutes after device deployment compared with time 0. CONCLUSIONS and clinical relevance: Hypotension was the most common complication reported in dogs undergoing transvascular PDA occlusion. No major adverse events were documented.
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- Carmelo Parisi
- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK.
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Chi TT, Hay Kraus BL. The effect of intravenous maropitant on blood pressure in healthy awake and anesthetized dogs. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0229736. [PMID: 32108177 PMCID: PMC7046230 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of intravenous maropitant on arterial blood pressure in healthy dogs while awake and under general anesthesia. DESIGN Experimental crossover study. ANIMALS Eight healthy adult Beagle dogs. PROCEDURE All dogs received maropitant (1 mg kg-1) intravenously under the following conditions: 1) awake with non-invasive blood pressure monitoring (AwNIBP), 2) awake with invasive blood pressure monitoring (AwIBP), 3) premedication with acepromazine (0.005 mg kg-1) and butorphanol (0.2 mg kg-1) intramuscularly followed by propofol induction and isoflurane anesthesia (GaAB), and 4) premedication with dexmedetomidine (0.005 mg kg-1) and butorphanol (0.2 mg kg-1) intramuscularly followed by propofol induction and isoflurane anesthesia (GaDB). Heart rate (HR), systolic (SAP), diastolic (DAP), and mean blood pressures (MAP) were recorded before injection of maropitant (baseline), during the first 60 seconds of injection, during the second 60 seconds of injection, at the completion of injection and every 2 minutes post injection for 18 minutes. The data were compared over time using a Generalized Linear Model with mixed effects and then with simple effect comparison with Bonferroni adjustments (p <0.05). RESULTS There were significant decreases from baseline in SAP in the GaAB group (p < 0.01) and in MAP and DAP in the AwIBP and GaAB (p < 0.001) groups during injection. A significant decrease in SAP (p < 0.05), DAP (p < 0.05), and MAP (p < 0.05) occurred at 16 minutes post injection in GaDB group. There was also a significant increase in HR in the AwIBP group (p < 0.01) during injection. Clinically significant hypotension occurred in the GaAB group with a mean MAP at 54 ± 6 mmHg during injection. CONCLUSION Intravenous maropitant administration significantly decreases arterial blood pressure during inhalant anesthesia. Patients premedicated with acepromazine prior to isoflurane anesthesia may develop clinically significant hypotension.
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- Ting-Ting Chi
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, United States of America
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Validation of the oscillometric blood pressure monitor Vet20 SunTech in anesthetized healthy cats. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 47:309-314. [PMID: 32173288 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate a veterinary-specific oscillometric noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) system according to the guidelines of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Consensus Statement. STUDY DESIGN Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS A total of 33 client-owned cats (20 females and 13 males). METHODS Cats were premedicated with methadone (0.3 mg kg-1) and alfaxalone (2 mg kg-1) intramuscularly. After 15 minutes anesthesia was induced with isoflurane (3%) in 100% oxygen by facemask while breathing spontaneously. A 22 gauge catheter was placed in the median caudal artery and systolic (SAP), diastolic (DAP) and mean (MAP) arterial pressures were measured. NIBP measurements were collected by placing the cuff (40% of limb circumference) on the right or left antebrachium. The agreement between the two methods was evaluated with the Bland-Altman methods, and the oscillometric NIBP device was evaluated using the ACVIM guidelines for validation of devices. RESULTS Data from 30 of the 33 cats were analyzed. Five paired measurements were taken from each cat, totaling 150 paired measurements. Mean bias (limits of agreements) for SAP, DAP and MAP were 2.7 (-22.7 to 28.1), 0.9 (-22.3 to 24.2) and 1.3 (-20.4 to 23.0). The oscillometric NIBP passed all validation criteria, except correlation which was <0.9 for SAP, DAP and MAP. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The Vet20 did not meet all validation criteria by the ACVIM. However, all criteria except correlation were met.
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Miller C, Hughes E, Gurney M. Co-induction of anaesthesia with alfaxalone and midazolam in dogs: a randomized, blinded clinical trial. Vet Anaesth Analg 2019; 46:613-619. [PMID: 31285156 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To qualitatively assess the co-induction of anaesthesia with midazolam and alfaxalone and to determine cardiovascular or respiratory alterations compared with alfaxalone alone. STUDY DESIGN A randomized, blinded, clinical trial. ANIMALS A total of 29 American Society of Anesthesiologists grade I or II, client-owned dogs undergoing elective orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery. METHODS All dogs received 0.02 mg kg-1 acepromazine and 0.3 mg kg-1 methadone intramuscularly 30 minutes prior to anaesthesia. Measurements of heart rate (HR), respiratory frequency and blood pressure (BP) were assessed pre-induction and at 0, 2 and 5 minutes post-induction. Anaesthesia was induced with 0.5 mg kg-1 alfaxalone followed by either 0.4 mg kg-1 midazolam intravenously (group M) or an equal volume of saline (group S). Conditions were assessed for intubation and further boluses of 0.25 mg kg-1 alfaxalone were given as required. Response to co-induction, ease of intubation and quality of induction were scored, and total dose of alfaxalone required for intubation was recorded. Repeated measures one-way analysis of variance with post hoc Tukey's test was used to assess within group changes over time and Student t tests were used to compare between groups. Incidence of apnoea was assessed using a Fisher's exact test. Data are shown as mean ± standard deviation. RESULTS Group M included 14 dogs and group S 15 dogs. There was a significant difference in the total dose of alfaxalone required for intubation, 0.65 ± 0.20 mg kg-1 group M and 0.94 ± 0.26 mg kg-1 group S (p = 0.002). Apnoea occurred significantly more frequently in group M (p = 0.007). There were no clinically significant differences in HR or BP at the measured time points between groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Co-induction with midazolam had significant alfaxalone-sparing effects with no clinically detectable cardiovascular changes. Apnoea is common after co-induction.
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- Chris Miller
- Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
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- College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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Bourazak LA, Hofmeister EH. Bias, sensitivity, and specificity of Doppler ultrasonic flow detector measurement of blood pressure for detecting and monitoring hypotension in anesthetized dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2018; 253:1433-1438. [DOI: 10.2460/javma.253.11.1433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Robertson SA, Gogolski SM, Pascoe P, Shafford HL, Sager J, Griffenhagen GM. AAFP Feline Anesthesia Guidelines. J Feline Med Surg 2018; 20:602-634. [PMID: 29989502 PMCID: PMC10816483 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x18781391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM The overarching purpose of the AAFP Anesthesia Guidelines (hereafter referred to as the 'Guidelines') is to make anesthesia and sedation safer for the feline patient. Scope and accessibility: It is noteworthy that these are the first exclusively feline anesthesia guidelines authored by an expert panel, making them particularly useful as an extensively referenced, practical resource for veterinary practice teams. Because much of the key content is presented in tabular or visual format, the Guidelines have a high level of accessibility and convenience that invites regular usage. While the recommendations in the Guidelines focus primarily on client-owned cats, the content is also applicable to community-sourced animals with an unknown medical history.
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- AMEDDC&S Department of Veterinary Science, 3630 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2618, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA
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- Emeritus Professor, University of California, 1536 Notre Dame Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists, PO Box 418, Clackamas, OR 97015, USA
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- University of Florida Veterinary Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W Drake Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA
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Gosling MJ, Martínez-Taboada F. Adverse reactions to two intravenous antibiotics (Augmentin and Zinacef) used for surgical prophylaxis in dogs. Vet Rec 2018; 182:80. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.104496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Kang S, Park S, Park E, Lim J, Seo K. Influence of an intentionally induced posterior lens capsule rupture on the real-time intraocular pressure during phacoemulsification in canine ex vivo eyes. Vet Ophthalmol 2017; 21:35-41. [PMID: 28503796 DOI: 10.1111/vop.12475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the changes in the intraocular pressure (IOP) following an intentionally induced posterior lens capsule rupture (PLCR) during phacoemulsification in enucleated canine eyes. Furthermore, to compare the IOPs between different stages of phacoemulsification for two different bottle heights (BH). PROCEDURES Coaxial phacoemulsification was performed using a venturi-based machine at a 60 or 90 cm BH. A pressure transducer, inserted into the anterior chamber through the peripheral cornea, monitored real-time IOP. For one half of the lens, the sculpt-segment removal (SS) was followed by irrigation/aspiration (IA). The PLCR was intentionally created, and the SS and IA were repeated on the residual lens fragments. RESULTS For the 60 cm BH, the mean IOP following the PLCR was significantly higher than before the PLCR during SS (28.30 ± 12.56 and 38.71 ± 9.43 mmHg before and after PLCR, respectively) and IA (42.76 ± 12.46 and 47.88 ± 7.10 mmHg before and after PLCR, respectively) stages (P < 0.001). For the 90 cm BH, the mean IOP following the PLCR was also significantly higher than before the PLCR during SS (33.39 ± 11.09 and 58.17 ± 6.89 mmHg before and after PLCR, respectively) and IA (62.39 ± 12.46 and 72.04 ± 8.59 mmHg before and after PLCR, respectively) stages (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of a PLCR led to an increase in IOP during both the SS and IA stages. The elevated IOP after the PLCR might be one of the most important factors for ocular tissue damage, as it reduces ocular perfusion. Additionally, the BH should be reduced following PLCR to prevent complications stemming from the raised IOP.
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- Seonmi Kang
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Research Institute for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Korea
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Comparison of arterial blood pressure measurements obtained invasively or oscillometrically using a Datex S/5 Compact monitor in anaesthetised adult horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2017; 44:492-501. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2016.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2016] [Revised: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Muñoz KA, Robertson SA, Wilson DV. Alfaxalone alone or combined with midazolam or ketamine in dogs: intubation dose and select physiologic effects. Vet Anaesth Analg 2017; 44:766-774. [PMID: 28756063 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2017.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Revised: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the intubation dose and select physiologic effects of alfaxalone alone or in combination with midazolam or ketamine in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, clinical study. ANIMALS Fifty-three healthy client-owned dogs [mean±standard deviation (SD)] 5.1±1.8 years, 27±15.4 kg, scheduled for elective orthopedic surgery. METHODS After premedication with acepromazine (0.02 mg kg-1) and hydromorphone (0.1 mg kg-1) intramuscularly, alfaxalone (0.25 mg kg-1) was administered intravenously over 15 seconds followed immediately by 0.9% saline (AS), midazolam (0.3 mg kg-1; AM), ketamine (1 mg kg-1; AK1), or ketamine (2 mg kg-1; AK2). Additional alfaxalone (0.25 mg kg-1 increments) was administered as required to permit endotracheal intubation. The incidence of apnea and the time from intubation until spontaneous movement were recorded. Heart rate (HR) and blood pressure were recorded 15 minutes after premedication, after intubation and 2, 5, 10 and 15 minutes thereafter. Blood was collected for measurement of serum glucose and insulin concentrations before induction, after intubation and at 2, 5, 10 and 50 minutes. Data were analyzed by split-plot anova with Bonferroni adjustment for the number of group comparisons. RESULTS Mean±SD alfaxalone mg kg-1 doses required for endotracheal intubation were AS (1.0±0.4), AM (0.4±0.2), AK1 (0.5±0.3) and AK2 (0.5±0.4) (p=0.0005). Differences in cardiopulmonary variables among groups were minor; HR decreased in AS, while in other groups, HR increased transiently postintubation. Incidence of apnea in AS was 54% with no significant difference among groups. Midazolam significantly prolonged time from intubation until spontaneous movement (p<0.002). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Midazolam and ketamine reduced the alfaxalone dose required for endotracheal intubation. Serum glucose and insulin concentrations were not influenced by administration of alfaxalone alone or when administered with midazolam or ketamine.
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- Kirk A Muñoz
- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Höglund OV, Lövebrant J, Olsson U, Höglund K. Blood pressure and heart rate during ovariohysterectomy in pyometra and control dogs: a preliminary investigation. Acta Vet Scand 2016; 58:80. [PMID: 27855712 PMCID: PMC5112883 DOI: 10.1186/s13028-016-0263-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgery causes a stress response, a physiologic response to trauma. The intraoperative surgical stress response in dogs diagnosed with pyometra has not previously been described. The aim of this study was to investigate the intraoperative surgical stress response, assessed by blood pressure and heart rate measurements, in dogs diagnosed with pyometra and healthy controls. All dogs were premedicated with acepromazine and methadone, anaesthesia was induced with propofol and maintained with isoflurane, where after the dogs were subjected to ovariohysterectomy. RESULTS Eight dogs diagnosed with pyometra and eight healthy controls were used. Systolic blood pressure and heart rate were measured to assess the surgical stress response. Additionally propofol dosage at induction of anaesthesia and the end-tidal isoflurane concentration were investigated. The surgery was split into four phases. Phase 0 was the period 10 min before the skin incision, phase 1 was skin incision and opening of abdomen, phase 2 was manipulation of uterine horns, lifting of the ovary with stretching of the mesovarium, ligation and transection of mesovarium and phase 3 was ligation and transection of cervix, removal of organs and closing of the abdomen. Dosage of propofol at induction of anaesthesia was 3.6 ± 1 mg/kg in dogs with pyometra and 4.1 ± 1 in healthy controls (P = 0.37). In both groups, systolic blood pressure increased between phase 1 and 2, from 87 ± 15 to 114 ± 19 mmHg in dogs with pyometra, and from 88 ± 18 to 106 ± 20 mmHg in healthy controls, (both P < 0.0001). Systolic blood pressure did not differ significantly between groups in any of the phases. Heart rate and end-tidal concentration of isoflurane did not differ significantly between phases or between groups. CONCLUSIONS The increased blood pressure at removal of ovaries during ovariohysterectomy suggests a pronounced noxious stimulus at this part of the procedure. In principle, the study parameters and response to surgery did not differ significantly between dogs with pyometra and healthy controls.
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Coleman AE, Shepard MK, Schmiedt CW, Hofmeister EH, Brown SA. Effects of orally administered enalapril on blood pressure and hemodynamic response to vasopressors during isoflurane anesthesia in healthy dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 2016; 43:482-94. [DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Takashima S, Shibata S, Yamada K, Ogawa M, Nishii N, Kitagawa H. Intravenous infusion of amino acids in dogs attenuates hypothermia during anaesthesia and stimulates insulin secretion. Vet Anaesth Analg 2016; 43:379-87. [DOI: 10.1111/vaa.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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