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Costea R, Ene I, Pavel R. Pig Sedation and Anesthesia for Medical Research. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3807. [PMID: 38136844 PMCID: PMC10741165 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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In clinical veterinary practice, proper training and expertise in anesthesia administration and monitoring are essential. Pigs are suitable experimental animals for many surgical techniques because they are similar in size to humans and have a short reproductive cycle. This makes them ideal for research concerning organ transplantation, cardiovascular surgery, and other procedures that require a large animal model. Sedation and premedication should be administered at the lowest dose to be effective with predictable results and reduced adverse effects, to ensure the safety of both the animal and the team involved in the procedure, with a fast onset and optimizing the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. The goal of induction is to achieve a safe and effective level of anesthesia that ensures patient safety and facilitates research. Most of the time, inhalation anesthesia with endotracheal intubation is the ideal choice for maintenance of anesthesia. The difficulties related to endotracheal intubation of pigs can be overcome by knowing the anatomical peculiarities. Effective analgesia tailored to the specific procedure, the pig's condition, and individual responses to medications should complete the maintenance and recovery protocols, reducing perioperative complications.
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- Ruxandra Costea
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 011464 Bucharest, Romania
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Zhao Z, Tang X, Zhao X, Zhang M, Zhang W, Hou S, Yuan W, Zhang H, Shi L, Jia H, Liang L, Lai Z, Gao J, Zhang K, Fu L, Chen W. Tylvalosin exhibits anti-inflammatory property and attenuates acute lung injury in different models possibly through suppression of NF-κB activation. Biochem Pharmacol 2014; 90:73-87. [PMID: 24792436 PMCID: PMC7092911 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2014.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2014] [Revised: 04/21/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Tylvalosin, a new broad-spectrum, third-generation macrolides, may exert a variety of pharmacological activities. Here, we report on its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 macrophages and mouse treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) as well as piglet challenged with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Tylvalosin treatment markedly decreased IL-8, IL-6, IL-1β, PGE2, TNF-α and NO levels in vitro and in vivo. LPS and PRRSV-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and the lipid peroxidation in mice lung tissues reduced after tylvalosin treatments. In mouse acute lung injury model induced by LPS, tylvalosin administration significantly attenuated tissues injury, and reduced the inflammatory cells recruitment and activation. The evaluated phospholipase A2 (PLA2) activity and the increased expressions of cPLA2-IVA, p-cPLA2-IVA and sPLA2-IVE were lowered by tylvalosin. Consistent with the mouse results, tylvalosin pretreatment attenuated piglet lung scores with improved growth performance and normal rectal temperature in piglet model induced by PRRSV. Furthermore, tylvalosin attenuated the IκBα phosphorylation and degradation, and blocked the NF-κB p65 translocation. These results indicate that in addition to its direct antimicrobial effect, tylvalosin exhibits anti-inflammatory property and attenuates acute lung injury through suppression of NF-κB activation.
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- Zhanzhong Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China; Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai District, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai District, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Municipal Animal Innocuous Treatment Center, No. 50 Lane 4088, Puwei Road, Fengxian District, Shanghai 201415, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100193, People's Republic of China.
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- Biopharmavet Institute, No.161 Zhenye Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201619, People's Republic of China.
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- Biopharmavet Institute, No.161 Zhenye Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 201619, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Veterinary Drug Safety Evaluation and Residue Research, Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 518 Ziyue Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 200241, People's Republic of China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai District, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, No. 20 Dongdajie Street, Fengtai District, Beijing 100071, People's Republic of China.
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Lee YC, Clark AR, Fuld MK, Haynes S, Divekar AA, Hoffman EA, Tawhai MH. MDCT-based quantification of porcine pulmonary arterial morphometry and self-similarity of arterial branching geometry. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2013; 114:1191-201. [PMID: 23449941 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00868.2012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The pig is frequently used as an experimental model for studies of the pulmonary circulation, yet the branching and dimensional geometry of the porcine pulmonary vasculature remains poorly defined. The purposes of this study are to improve the geometric definition of the porcine pulmonary arteries and to determine whether the arterial tree exhibits self-similarity in its branching geometry. Five animals were imaged using thin slice spiral computed tomography in the prone posture during airway inflation pressure at 25 cmH2O. The luminal diameter and distance from the inlet of the left and right pulmonary arteries were measured along the left and right main arterial pathway in each lung of each animal. A further six minor pathways were measured in a single animal. The similarity in the rate of reduction of diameter with distance of all minor pathways and the two main pathways, along with similarity in the number of branches arising along the pathways, supports self-similarity in the arterial tree. The rate of reduction in diameter with distance from the inlet was not significantly different among the five animals (P > 0.48) when normalized for main pulmonary artery diameter and total main artery pathlength, which supports intersubject similarity. Other metrics to quantify the tree geometry are strikingly similar to those from airways of other quadrupeds, with the exception of a significantly larger length to diameter ratio, which is more appropriate for the vascular tree. A simplifying self-similar model for the porcine pulmonary arteries is proposed to capture the important geometric features of the arterial tree.
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- Yik Ching Lee
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Murison PJ, Jones A, Mitchard L, Burt R, Birchall MA. Development of perioperative care for pigs undergoing laryngeal transplantation: a case series. Lab Anim 2009; 43:338-43. [PMID: 19535394 DOI: 10.1258/la.2009.008101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Pigs are ideal animal models for airway surgical research, facilitating the successful translation of science into clinical practice. Despite their ubiquitous use, there is a paucity of information on the perioperative care of pigs, especially for major procedures. In a series of experiments to investigate laryngeal transplantation, we combined veterinary and medical experience to develop protocols for perioperative management of pigs, including high dependency care. Novel airway management methods were developed. A pain scoring system was used to direct analgesia use. Fluid balance and electrolytes were monitored closely. Recent animals received a central venous line via the femoral vein two days prior to transplantation to facilitate blood sampling and drug delivery. Intensive monitoring and airway management were required to ensure a successful outcome. Methods for optimal perioperative care are proposed. These results will help future groups wishing to use pigs in airway research, will reduce numbers of animals used and improve animal welfare.
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- P J Murison
- University of Bristol, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK
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Kaiser GM, Heuer MM, Frühauf NR, Kühne CA, Broelsch CE. General handling and anesthesia for experimental surgery in pigs. J Surg Res 2005; 130:73-9. [PMID: 16289594 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2005.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2005] [Revised: 05/02/2005] [Accepted: 07/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The pig is a common large animal for experimental settings in many fields of surgery. In experimental surgery, there is a need for different narcotic procedures depending on the complexity of the surgical investigation. Narcotic procedures have to be safe, easy to handle, and should not influence the experimental results. We hereby present important aspects of handling and narcotic procedures for pigs. The aim of this publication is to supply an introduction for young surgical investigators who are planning or already have started investigations using pigs as an experimental animal. This publication is based on our institutional experience of narcotic and surgical procedures in more than 400 cases.
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- Gernot M Kaiser
- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation Surgery, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany.
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Clark SC, Rao JN, Flecknell PA, Dark JH. Pentoxifylline is as effective as leukocyte depletion for modulating pulmonary reperfusion injury. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003; 126:2052-7. [PMID: 14688725 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(03)01187-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies have suggested the amelioration of lung reperfusion injury when initial reperfusion is undertaken with leukocyte-depleted blood. Pharmacologic agents, such as pentoxifylline, are also effective, but no previous studies have demonstrated which is superior. We investigated these agents in a porcine model of left single-lung transplantation. METHODS Donor lungs were preserved with modified Euro-Collins solution for a mean ischemic time of 18.6 hours. Gas exchange, pulmonary vascular resistance, neutrophil elastase level, and free radical release (measured on the basis of malonaldehyde levels) were assessed over a 12-hour period. Group A (n = 5) was a control group with no interventions added. Group B was reperfused through an extracorporeal circuit incorporating a leukocyte-depleting filter for 30 minutes before conventional blood flow was restored. Group C was reperfused with the addition of intravenous pentoxifylline (2 mg x kg(-1) x h(-1)). RESULTS Groups B and C were similar in terms of oxygenation, pulmonary vascular resistance, and free radical release. Group B displayed increased levels of neutrophil elastase. Both groups were superior with regard to these outcome measures compared with control group A. CONCLUSIONS Pentoxifylline, when administered to recipient animals, attenuates reperfusion injury to a degree similar to that seen with leukocyte-depleted reperfusion. This technique is simple, safe, and as effective as using a more complex extracorporeal circuit incorporating a leukocyte-depleting filter to ameliorate acute lung injury.
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- Stephen C Clark
- Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
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Aitchison JD, Orr HE, Flecknell PA, Kirby JA, Dark JH. Nitric oxide during perfusion improves posttransplantation function of non- heart-beating donor lungs. Transplantation 2003; 75:1960-4. [PMID: 12829894 DOI: 10.1097/01.tp.0000067528.58552.34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND We attempted to determine in a pig model whether 20 ppm of nitric oxide (NO) during perfusion ameliorates warm ischemic lung injury in the non-heart-beating donor (NHBD), thereby improving function with longer warm ischemia. METHODS Lungs were retrieved from three groups (n=6): 1 hr (NHBD(1)) and 2 hr with and without NO (NHBD(2)NO, NHBD(2)) after hypoxic death. For assessment and preservation, left lungs were ventilated with 100% oxygen (NHBD(2)NO with added NO) and perfused for 20 min with neutrophil-depleted, deoxygenated blood in Perfadex solution. Pulmonary vascular and airway pressures and blood flow were measured with pulmonary venous blood gases. Perfusion temperature was reduced to 18 degrees C prior to storage at 4 degrees C before transplantation. RESULTS NO during perfusion significantly improved posttransplantation pulmonary venous oxygenation (NHBD(1) [mean +/- SD] 51+/-14 kPa, NHBD(2) 54+/-16 kPa, and NHBD(2)NO 61+/-6 kPa; P=0.01) and airway pressures (NHBD(1) 30.8+/-3.5, NHBD(2) 32.5+/-5.6, NHDB(2)NO 29.4+/-5.3; P=0.0001). NO significantly improved pulmonary vascular resistance (excluding the initial cold-induced vasoconstricted reperfusion period): NHBD(1) 19+/-9 Wood units, NHBD(2) 28+/-25 Wood units, NHDB(2)NO 16+/-10 Wood units, P=0.029. Neutrophil uptake was significantly lowered by NO: NHBD(1) 0.6+/-1.4*10(9) minute-1, NHBD(2) 1.2+/-1.0*10(9) minute-1, NHBD(2)NO 0.4+/-0.9*10(9) minute-1 (P=0.029). CONCLUSIONS This technique satisfactorily assesses and preserves the non-heart-beating lung. NO during preservation reverses the slight deterioration seen when increasing warm ischemia from 1 to 2 hr, significantly improving transplant oxygenation, vascular resistance, and airway pressures. This may be a result of the observed significant reduction in neutrophil sequestration.
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- J Douglas Aitchison
- Department of Surgery, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK.
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Rao JN, Clark SC, Ali S, Kirby J, Flecknell PA, Dark JH. Improvements in lung compliance after pulmonary transplantation: correlation with interleukin 8 expression. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003; 23:497-502. [PMID: 12694767 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(02)00842-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Previous studies have suggested reductions in lung reperfusion injury when initial reperfusion is undertaken with the addition of pharmacological modulators. We investigated three pharmacological agents in a porcine model of left single lung transplantation to determine the effect on lung compliance and its relationship with the expression of the cytokine, interleukin-8 (IL-8). METHODS Donor lungs were preserved with modified Euro-Collins for a mean ischaemic time of 18.6 h. Pulmonary venous oxygenation, lung compliance and IL-8 expression were assessed over a 12-h period. Group A (n=5) was a control group with no interventions added, Group B was reperfused with the addition of intravenous inositol hexakisphosphate (InSP6) (0.02 mg/kg per min), Group C received the nitric oxide donor, 3-morpholinosydnonimine (SIN-1) (0.02 mg/kg per min) and Group D received intravenous Pentoxifylline (2 mg/kg per h). All interventions were administered at a pulmonary artery pressure of 20 mmHg. RESULTS Group D yielded the best oxygenation (P=0.0041) while Groups B and C were similar. All were superior to Group A (P<0.001). Lung compliance was significantly improved in Groups B, C and D compared to group A. In Group D, the greatest improvements in lung compliance were observed (P<0.0001). Similar observations were seen with regard to pulmonary vascular resistance. IL-8 expression was delayed until after 30 min of reperfusion in Group D, but was evident after 10 min in all the other groups. This correlates with the compliance and oxygenation data. CONCLUSIONS The addition of InSP6 or SIN-1 at reperfusion significantly attenuates reperfusion injury compared with controls and improves lung compliance. The unique comparison with Pentoxifylline afforded by this study indicates that at the doses studied Pentoxifylline appears to be superior, correlating with a greater inhibition of IL-8 expression.
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- Jagan N Rao
- Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, UK
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