Acta cirúrgica brasileira
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Jul 2009
The use of rocuronium in giant Amazon turtle Podocnemis expansa (Schweigger, 1812) (Testudines, Podocnemididae).
To determine whether rocuronium would provide safe, short-term immobilization in Podocnemis expansa. ⋯ Administration of rocuronium at dose of 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg IM is a safe and effective adjunct to clinical proceedings or pre-anesthetics in P. expansa. Because rocuronium does not provide any analgesic or sedative effects, the duration of neuromuscular blockade without anesthesia should be minimized to avoid undue stress.
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Acta cirúrgica brasileira · Jul 2009
Effects of platelet-rich plasma gel on skin healing in surgical wound in horses.
To establish a low-cost method to prepare platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and evaluates the potential of platelet derived factors to enhance wound healing in the surgical wounds in equine. ⋯ Wounds treated with PRP gel exhibit more rapid epithelial differentiation and enhanced organization of dermal collagen compared to controls in equine.