Adrian M. Wong , Mara F. Schier , Giselle Hosgood , Eleanor Drynan , Anthea L. Raisis
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Abstract
Objective
To explore the influence of acepromazine on the cardiovascular effects of dobutamine in isoflurane-anaesthetised horses premedicated with romifidine.
Study design
Prospective randomised clinical trial.
Animals
A total of 18 horses undergoing elective arthroscopy were enrolled, of which 12 horses requiring dobutamine were included.
Methods
Horses were randomised to receive acepromazine 0.02 mg kg-1 (Group A+) intravenously (IV) or none (Group A-), 35 minutes before anaesthesia. Horses received xylazine 0.2 mg kg-1 concurrently to facilitate IV access. Horses were premedicated with romifidine 0.08 mg kg-1, induced with ketamine 2.2 mg kg-1 and diazepam 0.08 mg kg-1 IV, and maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. Dobutamine infusion was commenced when mean arterial pressure (MAP) was < 60 mmHg. Cardiovascular data were collected prior to dobutamine, and at a target MAP of ≥ 70 mmHg. Dobutamine start time from induction, duration and dose to reach target MAP were compared using Mann-Whitney U test. Cardiovascular variables were compared using repeated measures ANOVA and post-hoc Fisher’s least significant difference test.
Results
Cardiac index (CI) and its percentage change from baseline were significantly higher at target MAP in group A+ [62.0 (49.9–74.2) mL minute-1 kg-1; 42.8 (17.0–68.7) %] than in A- [49.5 (39.6–59.5) mL minute-1 kg-1; -4.05 (-21.2–13.0) %] (p = 0.049; p = 0.003). Group A+ required significantly earlier dobutamine [20 (18–25) minutes] than group A- [36 (27–60) minutes] (p = 0.02). Group A+ required significantly higher dobutamine dose [1.5 (1–2.5) μg kg-1 minute-1] to reach target MAP than group A- [0.5 (0.5–1) μg kg-1 minute-1] (p = 0.009).
Conclusion and clinical relevance
Dobutamine significantly increased MAP and CI following pre-anaesthetic acepromazine sedation, in isoflurane-anaesthetised horses premedicated with romifidine. Without acepromazine, dobutamine increased MAP but not CI. Interactions between acepromazine, romifidine and dobutamine on the cardiovascular system should be considered.
期刊介绍:
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia is the official journal of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists, the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Its purpose is the publication of original, peer reviewed articles covering all branches of anaesthesia and the relief of pain in animals. Articles concerned with the following subjects related to anaesthesia and analgesia are also welcome:
the basic sciences;
pathophysiology of disease as it relates to anaesthetic management
equipment
intensive care
chemical restraint of animals including laboratory animals, wildlife and exotic animals
welfare issues associated with pain and distress
education in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia.
Review articles, special articles, and historical notes will also be published, along with editorials, case reports in the form of letters to the editor, and book reviews. There is also an active correspondence section.