Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Dexmedetomidine continuous rate infusion during isoflurane anaesthesia in canine surgical patients.
To determine the effects of three rates of dexmedetomidine (DMED) constant rate infusion (CRI) on overall tissue perfusion, isoflurane (ISO) requirements, haemodynamics and quality of recovery in canine surgical patients. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine CRI is a reliable and valuable adjunct to ISO anaesthesia in maintaining surgical anaesthesia in ASA I-II dogs. Data reported indicate adequate overall tissue perfusion and a low ISO requirement while enabling a smooth and rapid recovery following ATI. The DMED CRI of 1 microg kg(-1) hour(-1) following a loading dose of 5 microg kg(-1) produced the most favourable results.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of medetomidine on radial nerve blockade with mepivacaine in dogs.
To compare the sensory and motor effects of adding medetomidine to mepivicaine, administered either perineurally or systemically, for radial nerve block in dogs. ⋯ Medetomidine may prove to be a useful adjunct to peripheral nerve blockade with local anesthetics.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of morphine on the recovery of horses from halothane anaesthesia.
To investigate the effects of peri-operative morphine on the quality and duration of recovery from halothane anaesthesia in horses. ⋯ Recoveries from anaesthesia in the morphine recipients were characterized by fewer attempts to attain sternal recumbency and standing, and a shorter time from the first recovery movement to the time of standing.