Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of orally administered maropitant citrate in preventing vomiting associated with hydromorphone administration in dogs.
To evaluate the effectiveness of orally administered maropitant citrate in preventing vomiting after hydromorphone hydrochloride administration in dogs. ⋯ Among the 40 study dogs, the incidence of vomiting associated with hydromorphone administration was 25%. Oral administration of maropitant prevented vomiting but not signs of nausea associated with hydromorphone administration in dogs.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · May 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialPostoperative comparison of four perioperative analgesia protocols in dogs undergoing stifle joint surgery.
To compare 4 analgesic protocols in dogs undergoing stifle joint surgery. ⋯ Pain scores were similar among groups, and all 4 groups had similar rescue analgesia requirements and similar times to first administration of rescue analgesia. All 4 analgesic protocols provided acceptable analgesia for 24 hours after stifle joint surgery.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Apr 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialCardiovascular effects of orotracheal intubation following anesthetic induction with propofol, ketamine-propofol, or ketamine-diazepam in premedicated dogs.
To compare the hemodynamic responses to orotracheal intubation following induction of anesthesia with propofol, ketamine-propofol, and ketamine-diazepam in premedicated dogs. ⋯ Intubation after anesthetic induction with ketamine-diazepam caused transitory hypertension, whereas intubation after induction with propofol or ketamine-propofol did not cause cardiovascular stimulation. In dogs in which hypertension is a concern, propofol or ketamine-propofol may be a better choice for induction prior to orotracheal intubation.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Apr 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of maropitant, acepromazine, and electroacupuncture on vomiting associated with administration of morphine in dogs.
To evaluate effects of maropitant, acepromazine, and electroacupuncture on morphine-related signs of nausea and vomiting in dogs and assess sedative effects of the treatments. ⋯ Maropitant treatment was associated with a lower incidence of vomiting and retching, compared with control treatments, and acepromazine and electroacupuncture appeared to prevent an increase in severity of nausea following morphine administration in dogs.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialOnset and quality of sedation after intramuscular administration of dexmedetomidine and hydromorphone in various muscle groups in dogs.
To compare onset time and quality of sedation achieved by IM injection of hydromorphone and dexmedetomidine into either the semimembranosus, cervical, gluteal, or lumbar muscle groups in dogs. ⋯ When the combination of dexmedetomidine and hydromorphone was used to induce sedation in dogs, rapid and profound sedation was achieved with IM injection into the semimembranosus muscle.