Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs

Abstract Background A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded clinical study was conducted to determine whether a single dose of midazolam affects the cardiovascular response to surgical manipulation of the ovaries during elective ovariohysterectomy. Thirty-nine client-owned dogs underg...

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Main Authors: Josephine Kropf, J.M. Lynne Hughes
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-018-0136-y
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description Abstract Background A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded clinical study was conducted to determine whether a single dose of midazolam affects the cardiovascular response to surgical manipulation of the ovaries during elective ovariohysterectomy. Thirty-nine client-owned dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy were recruited. After scoring cage demeanour, dogs were premedicated with acepromazine (0.03 mg kg-1) and pethidine (3 mg kg-1) intramuscularly into the quadriceps muscle and 20 min later sedation was scored. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol intravenously (IV) to effect. The study treatment (group M: midazolam (0.25 mg kg-1); or group P: placebo (Hartmann’s solution) (0.125 ml kg-1)) was administered IV before the intra-operative manipulation of the first ovary. Anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. Morphine (0.3 mg kg-1 IV) was administered prior to the start of surgery. The vaporizer setting was adjusted according to the depth of anaesthesia. If an end-tidal isoflurane concentration (FE’Iso) above 1.6% was required additional analgesia was provided with fentanyl (2 μg kg-1). Dogs received meloxicam (0.2 mg kg-1 IV) at the end of procedure. Heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, respiratory rate and end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide as well as FE’Iso were recorded and analysed. Results A statistical significant difference between groups was detected in FE’Iso, with group M requiring a significantly lower FE’Iso than group P (14.3%) after administration of midazolam. No differences between groups was shown for percentage change in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure, or end-tidal carbon dioxide and requirement for mechanical ventilation, or rescue analgesia. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications in group M and P. Group M received significantly more succinylated gelatin solution pre-administration of midazolam than group P, but no differences in fluid administration post-administration of the study treatment (midazolam/placebo) were detected. No statistical significant difference was demonstrated for the use of anticholinergic agents, dobutamine or noradrenaline. Conclusion No significant effect on cardiovascular parameters could be observed with administration of midazolam, but a modest (14.3%) isoflurane-sparing effect was detected.
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spelling doaj.art-af01e5c343ed41bdb444e61ffc59a6c02022-12-21T18:55:56ZengBMCIrish Veterinary Journal2046-04812018-12-0171111010.1186/s13620-018-0136-yEffects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogsJosephine Kropf0J.M. Lynne Hughes1Anaesthesia Department, Small Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of GlasgowVeterinary Anaesthesia, UCD Veterinary Hospital, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College DublinAbstract Background A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded clinical study was conducted to determine whether a single dose of midazolam affects the cardiovascular response to surgical manipulation of the ovaries during elective ovariohysterectomy. Thirty-nine client-owned dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy were recruited. After scoring cage demeanour, dogs were premedicated with acepromazine (0.03 mg kg-1) and pethidine (3 mg kg-1) intramuscularly into the quadriceps muscle and 20 min later sedation was scored. Anaesthesia was induced with propofol intravenously (IV) to effect. The study treatment (group M: midazolam (0.25 mg kg-1); or group P: placebo (Hartmann’s solution) (0.125 ml kg-1)) was administered IV before the intra-operative manipulation of the first ovary. Anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. Morphine (0.3 mg kg-1 IV) was administered prior to the start of surgery. The vaporizer setting was adjusted according to the depth of anaesthesia. If an end-tidal isoflurane concentration (FE’Iso) above 1.6% was required additional analgesia was provided with fentanyl (2 μg kg-1). Dogs received meloxicam (0.2 mg kg-1 IV) at the end of procedure. Heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, respiratory rate and end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide as well as FE’Iso were recorded and analysed. Results A statistical significant difference between groups was detected in FE’Iso, with group M requiring a significantly lower FE’Iso than group P (14.3%) after administration of midazolam. No differences between groups was shown for percentage change in heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure, or end-tidal carbon dioxide and requirement for mechanical ventilation, or rescue analgesia. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications in group M and P. Group M received significantly more succinylated gelatin solution pre-administration of midazolam than group P, but no differences in fluid administration post-administration of the study treatment (midazolam/placebo) were detected. No statistical significant difference was demonstrated for the use of anticholinergic agents, dobutamine or noradrenaline. Conclusion No significant effect on cardiovascular parameters could be observed with administration of midazolam, but a modest (14.3%) isoflurane-sparing effect was detected.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-018-0136-yCanineOvariohysterectomyMidazolamCardiovascular parametersIsoflurane-sparing
spellingShingle Josephine Kropf
J.M. Lynne Hughes
Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
Irish Veterinary Journal
Canine
Ovariohysterectomy
Midazolam
Cardiovascular parameters
Isoflurane-sparing
title Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
title_full Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
title_fullStr Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
title_full_unstemmed Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
title_short Effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
title_sort effects of midazolam on cardiovascular responses and isoflurane requirement during elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs
topic Canine
Ovariohysterectomy
Midazolam
Cardiovascular parameters
Isoflurane-sparing
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-018-0136-y
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