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Connell AR, Hookham MB, Fu D, Brazil DP, Lyons TJ, Yu JY. Comparisons of α2-Adrenergic Agents, Medetomidine and Xylazine, with Pentobarbital for Anesthesia: Important Pitfalls in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Rats. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2021; 38:156-166. [PMID: 34964655 PMCID: PMC8971989 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2021.0084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Anesthesia is necessary to conduct rodent electroretinograms (ERGs). We evaluated utility of the α2-agonist medetomidine versus xylazine for ERG studies in nondiabetic and diabetic rats. Pentobarbital was included as a comparator. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats, with and without streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes, were anesthetized with medetomidine (1 mg/kg), xylazine (10 mg/kg) (both with ketamine 75 mg/kg), or pentobarbital (70 mg/kg). The depth of anesthesia was assessed, and if adequate, scotopic ERGs were recorded. Blood glucose was monitored. Results: In nondiabetic rats, all three agents induced satisfactory anesthesia, but with differing durations: medetomidine > pentobarbital > xylazine. ERG responses were similar under medetomidine and xylazine, but relatively reduced under pentobarbital. Both α2-agonists (but not pentobarbital) elicited marked hyperglycemia (peak values 316.1 ± 42.6 and 300.3 ± 29.5 mg/dL, respectively), persisting for 12 h. In diabetic rats, elevated blood glucose concentrations were not affected by any of the agents, but the depth of anesthesia under medetomidine and xylazine was inadequate for ERG recording. Conclusions: In nondiabetic rats, medetomidine and xylazine elicited comparable effects on ERGs that differ from pentobarbital, but both perturbed glucose metabolism, potentially confounding experimental outcomes. In STZ-diabetic rats, neither α2-agent provided adequate anesthesia, while pentobarbital did so. Problems with α2-anesthetic agents, including medetomidine, must be recognized to ensure meaningful interpretation of experimental results.
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- Anna R Connell
- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.,Diabetes Free South Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.,Diabetes Free South Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.,Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Del Sole MJ, Nejamkin P, Cavilla V, Schaiquevich P, Moreno L. Comparison of two sedation protocols for short electroretinography in cats. J Feline Med Surg 2018; 20:172-178. [PMID: 28379112 PMCID: PMC11129254 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x17703011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Objectives The objectives were to compare two different sedative combinations, xylazine-ketamine and dexmedetomidine-ketamine, for the short electroretinography (ERG) protocol and their impact on sedative effect, reversal times and physiological variables in cats. Methods Six healthy spayed female domestic cats were sedated using one of two ketamine-containing protocols: intramuscular xylazine hydrochloride (1 mg/kg) plus ketamine hydrochloride (3 mg/kg) (XK), and dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (5 µg/kg) plus ketamine hydrochloride (3 mg/kg) (DK). A short ERG protocol was recorded from the left eye of each cat under XK and DK sedation. Thirty minutes later, the effects were reversed with yohimbine or atipamezole for the XK and DK treatment, respectively. The cats were evaluated for time to recumbency, time to head elevation, and time to standing position after reversal treatments. Other variables recorded were: systolic blood pressure, cardiac rhythm, heart rate, pulse oximetry and respiratory rate. Recorded ERG variables included a- and b-wave amplitudes and implicit times under photopic, scotopic and scotopic mixed ERG conditions. Results Time to lateral recumbency with XK was shorter than for DK ( P <0.05). After reversal, head elevation and standing position times were significantly longer for the XK than the DK group ( P <0.05). Heart rate increased and systolic blood pressure decreased from baseline in both groups ( P <0.05), but there were no significant differences between treatment groups. The b-wave amplitude recorded in the photopic study of cats treated with XK was lower than in animals treated with DK ( P <0.05). No other significant differences in ERG variables were observed between treatment groups ( P >0.05). Conclusions and relevance The present study shows that XK and DK treatments are chemical restraint alternatives for ERG recording in cats, with significant differences only in the photopic b-wave amplitude.
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- María J Del Sole
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Tandil Center of Veterinary Investigation (CIVETAN, CONICET-CICPBA), Faculty of Veterinary Science, National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province, University Campus, Tandil, Argentina
- Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province, University Campus, Tandil, Argentina
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- Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province, University Campus, Tandil, Argentina
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- Endocrinology Laboratory, Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province, University Campus, Tandil, Argentina
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- National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, CONICET, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Unit of Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Juan Pedro Garrahan Pediatric Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Tandil Center of Veterinary Investigation (CIVETAN, CONICET-CICPBA), Faculty of Veterinary Science, National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province, University Campus, Tandil, Argentina
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Jeong MB, Son WG, Park YW, Kim SE, Park SA, Seo KM. Comparison of two electroretinography systems used in dogs: the HMsERG and the RETIport. J Vet Med Sci 2010; 73:431-8. [PMID: 21099150 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.10-0197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of the study was to compare two different electroretinography (ERG) instruments used on the same animal in a laboratory setting. Retinal function in both eyes of 12 healthy miniature schnauzers was evaluated under general anesthesia. Scotopic and photopic ERGs were recorded by the HMsERG and the RETIport using the Dog Standard Protocol recommended by the European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO). The waveforms of the ERGs obtained by the two ERG units were similar to those described in previous studies. The 90% reference ranges using the multiple of medians (MoM) showed that the changes in ERG parameters obtained by the HMsERG unit were very similar to those of the RETIport for most ERG responses, except for a few. The results demonstrate that the two ERG systems are comparable for evaluating retinal function in dogs. Further, the results also show that it is necessary to establish ERG system-specific limits of normality in each laboratory or clinic in order to obtain a correct diagnosis, for example by using a graphical representation of the 90% reference range.
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- Man Bok Jeong
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 Program for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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Yu HA, Jeong MB, Park SA, Kim WT, Kim SE, Chae JM, Yi NY, Seo KM. The determination of dark adaptation time using electroretinography in conscious miniature Schnauzer dogs. J Vet Sci 2007; 8:409-14. [PMID: 17993756 PMCID: PMC2868158 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2007.8.4.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The optimal dark adaptation time of electroretinograms (ERG's) performed on conscious dogs were determined using a commercially available ERG unit with a contact lens electrode and a built-in light source (LED-electrode). The ERG recordings were performed on nine healthy Miniature Schnauzer dogs. The bilateral ERG's at seven different dark adaptation times at an intensity of 2.5 cd·s/m2 was performed. Signal averaging (4 flashes of light stimuli) was adopted to reduce electrophysiologic noise. As the dark adaptation time increased, a significant increase in the mean a-wave amplitudes was observed in comparison to base-line levels up to 10 min (p < 0.05). Thereafter, no significant differences in amplitude occured over the dark adaptation time. Moreover, at this time the mean amplitude was 60.30 ± 18.47 µV. However, no significant changes were observed for the implicit times of the a-wave. The implicit times and amplitude of the b-wave increased significantly up to 20 min of dark adaptation (p < 0.05). Beyond this time, the mean b-wave amplitudes was 132.92 ± 17.79 µV. The results of the present study demonstrate that, the optimal dark adaptation time when performing ERG's, should be at least 20 min in conscious Miniature Schnauzer dogs.
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- Hyung-Ah Yu
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine and BK21 Program for Veterinary Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Korea
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Jones RD, Brenneke CJ, Hoss HE, Loney ML. An electroretinogram protocol for toxicological screening in the canine model. Toxicol Lett 1994; 70:223-34. [PMID: 8296326 DOI: 10.1016/0378-4274(94)90166-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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A five-step electroretinogram protocol was developed for the dog to be used as a painless screening test for ocular effects of drugs or pesticides. Standard conditions of frequency band width, stimulus intensity, dark adaptation time and non-confounding anesthesia method were selected to allow analysis of wave components. The protocol demonstrated an acceptable level of inter-subject variability for compiling an age appropriate database, and for the detection of possible retinal component toxicities in chronic dog studies. This electrophysiologic procedure may serve to corroborate biochemical, clinical and pathology data, in establishing a compound's no-observable-effect-level (NOEL).
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- R D Jones
- Toxicology Department, Miles, Inc., Stilwell, KS 66085-9104
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Raitta C, Kommonen B, Ulshafer R, Karhunen U. Ultrastructural and ERG findings in progressive rod-cone dystrophy in a litter of Labrador retrievers. Acta Ophthalmol 1991; 69:19-26. [PMID: 2028764 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1991.tb01985.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Early ultrastructural findings of a progressive photoreceptor dystrophy and corresponding ERG findings are reported in 3 Labrador Retrievers from a litter of 7 pups bred from 2 dogs clinically and electroretinographically affected with generalized progressive retinal dystrophy. The pups were euthanized at 5, 11 and 15 months post partum. The most prominent ultrastructural finding was photoreceptor dystrophy. At 5 months the outer nuclear layer (ONL) consisted of 8-10 layers and seemed reduced in thickness, pyknotic nuclei were seen in this layer. The receptor outer segments (OS) were short and swollen. Some disorientation of OS discs occurred. In the 11-months specimen 7-8 ONL layers were identified. Overall thinning of the neuro-retina had occurred and fewer receptors compared to the 5-months specimen were present. By 15 months the ONL was further reduced to about 4 layers. Enlarged internuclear spaces were present in the ONL as well as around inner segments (IS). Phagocytic cells were frequent among remains of OS. The pigment epithelium appeared normal. The dark adapted ERG b-wave amplitudes and photopic 30 Hz flicker responses were low in comparison to controls of the same breed, and decreased with age. The condition represents a progressive rod-cone dystrophy which shares similarities with primary receptor dystrophy in man such as retinitis pigmentosa.
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- C Raitta
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Helsinki, Finland
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Dark adapted single flash and light adapted 30 Hz photopic flicker ERGs were recorded from a litter of seven Labrador Retrievers bred from parents affected with generalized progressive rod-cone dystrophy. After an initial increase of b-wave amplitudes from 5 weeks to 4 months similar to the controls, the b-wave amplitudes of the litter were significantly decreased (P less than 0.005) at 7 months. At 21 months the b-wave amplitudes were very low, although some response to 30 Hz photopic flicker was still left. The ERG changes indicated a late onset progressive rod-cone dystrophy which developed after maturation of the retina. The development of this photoreceptor dystrophy has not previously been described.
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- B Kommonen
- Department of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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