Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Propofol: application in veterinary sedation and anesthesia.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 1999
- Authors:
- Glowaski, M M & Wetmore, L A
- Affiliation:
- Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
Propofol is a medication that can be used to help calm pets or put them to sleep for procedures. It works quickly, allowing pets to recover smoothly after its effects wear off. It's important for veterinarians to give it slowly through an IV to avoid any heart or breathing issues that can happen if it's given too fast. This drug can be safely used in pets with existing health problems, and it doesn't cause excitement at lower doses, making it a good choice for non-painful procedures like X-rays. Overall, propofol is considered useful in veterinary medicine, with careful guidelines for its use.
Abstract
Propofol can be used for sedation, induction of anesthesia, and maintenance of anesthesia in small animal patients. In all these situations recovery from its effects is typically rapid and smooth. The drug should be administered slowly, intravenously, to minimize the negative cardiac and respiratory effects seen after rapid bolus administration. The currently available formulations do not contain preservatives, and sterile technique should be strictly followed during its use. Propofol can be used for induction of anesthesia in patients with preexisting disease with minimal delays in recovery. It does not cause excitement at low doses so is also useful for sedation of patients undergoing nonpainful procedures such as radiological examination. This review focuses on the diverse clinical applications for propofol in a small animal practice including indications, recommendations, and contraindications as well as a discussion of the controversies that surround its use.
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