Comparison of sevoflurane and isoflurane in domestic ferrets (Mustela putorius furo).
Isoflurane anesthesia is commonly used in ferrets for routine examinations and diagnostics. Sevoflurane is now being used as well, but there have been no studies to date directly comparing these agents in domestic ferrets. A prospective study was designed to evaluate the quality and speed of anesthetic induction and recovery using isoflurane and sevoflurane in ferrets. In addition effects on heart rate, blood pressure and packed cell volume were also recorded. No significant differences were noted between anesthetic agents.
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Puget Sound Veterinary Referral Center, 5608 South Durango, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA.
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D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000818:Animals; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005289:Ferrets / Q000502:physiology*; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006400:Hematocrit; D007530:Isoflurane / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008297:Male; D008738:Methyl Ethers / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D000077149:Sevoflurane; D013997:Time Factors
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D000077149:Sevoflurane; D007530:Isoflurane