The Effects of Prophylactic Dexmedetomidine Administration on General Anesthesia Recovery Quality in Healthy Dogs Anesthetized With Sevoflurane and a Fentanyl Constant Rate Infusion Undergoing Elective Orthopedic Procedures

To determine the effects of a dexmedetomidine slow bolus, administered prior to extubation, on recovery from sevoflurane-anesthesia and a fentanyl continuous rate infusion (CRI) in dogs undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures. Sixty-two client-owned, healthy dogs weighing 27.4 ± 11 kg undergoing e...

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Main Authors: Sarah K. Jarosinski, Bradley T. Simon, Courtney L. Baetge, Stephen Parry, Joaquin Araos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
dog
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.722038/full