title: Clinical use of a low-dose medetomidine infusion in healthy dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy.
abstract: Eight healthy dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy were anesthetized with a standard protocol and received a low-dose medetomidine constant rate infusion during surgery. Cardiorespiratory parameters, including non-invasive cardiac output, were measured at various times. This protocol resulted in acceptable and stable cardiovascular performance, allowed low isoflurane concentrations, and provided smooth recoveries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rioja
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gianotti
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valverde
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D020926:Medetomidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D020926:Medetomidine