Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cardiopulmonary effects of sufentanil long acting on sevoflurane anaesthesia in dogs.
To evaluate the cardiopulmonary effects of sufentanil long acting (SLA) in sevoflurane-anaesthetized dogs. ⋯ In spite of a moderate depressant effect on cardiorespiratory parameters, SLA may be of use as pre-anaesthetic medication before sevoflurane anaesthesia in dogs. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation may occasionally be necessary.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Changes in the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane and some cardiopulmonary measurements during three continuous infusion rates of dexmedetomidine in dogs.
To measure the change in the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane associated with three constant rate infusions of dexmedetomidine. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine infusions decrease the intra-operative requirement for isoflurane and may be useful in managing dogs undergoing surgery, where the provision of analgesia and limitation of the stress response is desirable.