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The Effect Of Midazolam On End-Tidal Concentration Of Isoflurane Necessary To Prevent Movements In Dogs, Reza Seddighi Dvm, Ms, Phd, Dip Acva
The Effect Of Midazolam On End-Tidal Concentration Of Isoflurane Necessary To Prevent Movements In Dogs, Reza Seddighi Dvm, Ms, Phd, Dip Acva
Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
Objective To determine the possible additive effect of midazolam, a GABAA agonist, on the end-tidal concentration of isoflurane that prevents movement (MACNM) in response to noxious stimulation. Study design Randomized crossover experimental study. Animals Six, healthy, adult intact male, mixed-breed dogs. Methods After baseline isoflurane MACNM (MACNM-B) determination, midazolam was administered as a low (LDS), medium (MDS) or high (HDS) dose series of midazolam. Each series consisted of two dose levels, low and high. The LDS was a loading dose (Ld) of 0.2 mg kg-1 and CRI (2.5 μg kg-1 minute-1) (LDL), followed by an Ld (0.4 mg kg-1) and …
Protein C Activity In Dogs: Adaptation Of A Commercial Human Colorimetric Assay And Evaluation Of Effects Of Storage Time And Temperature, Michael M. Fry, Karl R. Snyder, Karen M. Tobias, Baye G. Williamson, Ann Reed
Protein C Activity In Dogs: Adaptation Of A Commercial Human Colorimetric Assay And Evaluation Of Effects Of Storage Time And Temperature, Michael M. Fry, Karl R. Snyder, Karen M. Tobias, Baye G. Williamson, Ann Reed
Faculty Publications and Other Works -- Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences
Objectives of this study were to adapt a commercial human protein C (PC) colorimetric assay for use in dogs and to investigate effects of various storage conditions. The human assay was modified by using pooled canine plasma for calibration and by increasing the activation time. PC activity was measured in fresh canine plasma and in plasma stored under various conditions. PC activity of some stored samples was significantly different from that of fresh plasma; however, differences were small. No difference was detected in samples stored under similar conditions but analyzed in different laboratories using similar methodology. Results of this study …