Comparison of midazolam and diazepam as co-induction agents with ketamine for anaesthesia in sedated ponies undergoing field castration

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annemarie de Vries ◽  
Sarah Thomson ◽  
Polly M Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Field Castration ◽  
Induction Agents

Propofol Anaesthesia in Electroconvulsive Therapy

1994 ◽  
Vol 165 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher F. Fear ◽  
Carl S. Littlejohns ◽  
Eryl Rouse ◽  
Paul McQuail
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Induction Agent ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Seizure Duration ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Induction Agents

BackgroundThe induction agent propofol is known to reduce electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) seizure duration. It is assumed that outcome from depression is adversely affected by this agent. This study compares propofol and methohexitone as induction agents for ECT.MethodIn a prospective, randomised, double-blind study 20 subjects with major depressive disorder (DSM-III-R criteria) received propofol or methohexitone anaesthesia. The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used to assess depression before therapy, at every third treatment, and at the end of therapy. Seizure duration was measured using the cuff technique.ResultsMean seizure durations (P < 0.01) and mean total seizure duration (P < 0.01) were shorter in the propofol group. There was no difference in outcome.ConclusionsUse of propofol may not adversely affect outcome from depression and it is not necessarily contraindicated as an induction agent for ECT. Our results should be interpreted cautiously, and larger studies are needed.

scholarly journals CLINTCAL STUDIES OF INDUCTION AGENTS XIII: LIVER FUNCTION AFTER PROPANIDID AND THIOPENTONE ANAESTHESIA

1965 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.S.J. CLARKE ◽  
M.J. KIRWAN ◽  
J.W. DUNDEE ◽  
D.W. NEILL ◽  
E.S. MITCHELL
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Induction Agents

Do oral ovulation induction agents offer benefits in women 38 to 43 years of age undergoing insemination cycles?

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
Naama Steiner ◽  
Jacob Ruiter-Ligeti ◽  
Russell Frank ◽  
Maryam Al Shatti ◽  
Ahmad Badeghiesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovulation Induction ◽  
Induction Agents

Clinical Studies of Induction Agents XXII

1968 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 171???173 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID W. BARRON
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Induction Agents

scholarly journals Induction agents in electroconvulsive therapy: a comparison of methohexitone and propofol

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 455-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Scott ◽  
Harold Boddy
Keyword(s):  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Seizure Threshold ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Seizure Duration ◽  
Efficacy Of Treatment ◽  
Induction Agents ◽  
Subject Comparison

Aims and MethodTo compare methohexitone and propofol in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A retrospective within-subject comparison was made of the use of these drugs in separate courses of bilateral ECT in one clinic over 10 years. Patients taking mood stabilising or anti-epileptic drugs were excluded. The initial seizure threshold and seizure duration were of particular interest.ResultsThe median initial seizure thresholds were identical (75 mC). The median initial seizure duration with threshold stimulation was 25% shorter with propofol (21v.28 s). The median total numbers of treatments in the courses were identical (eight treatments).Clinical ImplicationsThe shorter seizure duration observed with propofol was not associated with a commensurate rise in the initial seizure threshold. The shorter seizure duration may therefore have no effect on the therapeutic efficacy of treatment.

scholarly journals Routine veterinary anaesthetic management practices in South Africa

2000 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
K.E. Joubert
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Anaesthetic Management ◽  
Practice Size ◽  
Induction Of Anaesthesia ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Induction Agents

A survey of the routine anaesthetic management of dogs and cats during sterilisation by veterinarians in South Africa was conducted. This report describes the premedication, induction and maintenance agents most commonly used in dogs and cats. Information about monitoring of patients during the procedure and who is responsible for induction of anaesthesia and monitoring was obtained. Questionnaires were analysed with regard to demographic data, practice size, continuing education, the number of surgical procedures and sterilisations performed per week and an estimate of yearly mortality. Acetylpromazine is the most commonly used premedication in dogs and xylazine in cats. Thiopentone in dogs and alphaxalone/alphadolone in cats were the induction agents most commonly used. Alphaxalone/alphadolone in cats and halothane in dogs are the most commonly used maintenance agents. Records of anaesthesia are poorly kept and monitoring of patients is poorly performed. Respiratory rate is the parameter most commonly monitored (90.7 %), and in most cases is the sole parameter. On average 10.34 ± 8.25 cats were operated per week, of which 5.45 ±5.60 were sterilised; 17.79 ±11.61 dogs were operated per week, of which 8.65 ±7.10 were sterilised. In total, 190 patients died under anaesthesia, a mortality rate of 1:1243. Just over 50 % of practitioners had attended continuing education courses during their careers.

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