Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Remifentanil/isoflurane anesthesia in five dogs with liver disease undergoing liver biopsy.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Anagnostou, Tilemahos L et al.
- Affiliation:
- Companion Animal Clinic
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Remifentanil is a synthetic opioid with direct action on μ opioid receptors. It has an ultrashort duration of action, and its elimination is independent of hepatic or renal function. The anesthetic management of five dogs with nonuniform liver disease and requiring liver biopsy via celiotomy is described. Remifentanil and isoflurane were used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Intraoperative analgesia was provided by a constant rate infusion of remifentanil. Remifentanil, in combination with isoflurane, was safely and successfully used in five cases for the balanced anesthesia of dogs with hepatic diseases requiring liver biopsy via celiotomy.
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