The Effect of Transdermal Delivery of Fentanyl on Activity in Growing Pigs

The Effect of Transdermal Delivery of Fentanyl on Activity in Growing Pigs

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recently, decreased activity levels have been observed in pigs treated postoperatively with transdermal delivery of fentanyl (TD-fentanyl) after isoflurane anaesthesia. Whether the change in behaviour is related to opioid-induced sedation or to insufficient pain...

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Main Authors: Nyman G, Jensen-Waern M, Augustsson H, Malavasi LM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
swine
analgesia
opioids
patch
behaviour
pain
sedation
activity
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/46/3/149

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