Journal article
Pros and cons of using α-2 agonists in small animal anesthesia practice
Clinical techniques in small animal practice, Vol.14(1), pp.10-14
02/1999
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/115481
PMID: 10193041
Abstract
The α-2 agonists have been used in veterinary practice for over 30 years following the introduction of xylazine (ROMPUN, Bayer Corp., Shawnee Mission, KS) in 1962. The decision to use α-2 agonists in anesthesia practice should be based on factors including patient disposition, presenting complaint, type of procedure, and the veterinarian's familiarity with the drug. Controversy surrounds the issue of using anticholinergic agents concurrent with the α-2 agonists. Patient selection and procedure type can aid in determining when use of an anticholinergic with the α-2 agonist is advantageous. Antagonism of α-2 agonists can be readily accomplished. Commonly, α-2 agonists are used in combination with other agents to provide neuroleptanalgesia or sedation prior to general anesthesia.
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- Title
- Pros and cons of using α-2 agonists in small animal anesthesia practice
- Creators
- Stephen A Greene - From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
- Publication Details
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice, Vol.14(1), pp.10-14
- Academic Unit
- Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Department of
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Identifiers
- 99900547514801842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article