Ovariectomy in Jenny using subarachnoid propofol administration.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To evaluate the effects of subarachnoid propofol administration (SPA) on analgesia, sedation, ataxia, cardiopulmonary, blood gas variables, and its application in ovariectomy in Jennies.

STUDY DESIGN:

Prospective, randomized, clinical trial.

ANIMALS:

Adult Jennies (n = 20; 100-120 kg; 5-7 years old).

METHODS:

In study 1, 5 Jennies had SPA (n = 5; group 1) through Tuohy catheter, and another 5 control Jennies had normal saline subarachnoid administration (n = 5; group 2). In study 2, 10 Jennies had SPA and ovariectomy (n = 10; group 3). In groups 1 and 3 analgesia, sedation and ataxia scores, cardiopulmonary and blood gas variables were recorded at different intervals before and after PSA. In group 2, only cardiopulmonary and blood gas variables were recorded.

RESULTS:

SPA produced pronounced analgesia, mild sedation and minimal ataxia. Heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), pulse rate (PR), rectal temperature (RT), arterial blood pH, PaO2 , and PaCO2 were not significantly different from base line values after subarachnoid administration of either propofol or normal saline.

CONCLUSION:

SPA was found to be useful, efficient and feasible procedure for ovariectomy through standing flank laparotomy in Jennies.

• Authors: Mousa Daradka, Khreesha Ibtihal
• Journal: Veterinary surgery : VS (Vet Surg) Vol. 43 Issue 5 Pg. 569-73 (Jul 2014) ISSN: 1532-950X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 24909598 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: © Copyright 2014 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Chemical References

• Hypnotics and Sedatives
• Propofol

Topics

• Anesthesia, Epidural (veterinary)
• Animals
• Equidae (physiology, surgery)
• Female
• Heart Rate (drug effects)
• Hypnotics and Sedatives (administration & dosage)
• Ovariectomy (veterinary)
• Posture
• Propofol (administration & dosage)
• Prospective Studies
• Subarachnoid Space