Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Anesthesia with remifentanil and isoflurane for liver biopsy in dogs
By Anagnostou, Tilemahos L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Companion Animal Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Remifentanil/isoflurane anesthesia in five dogs with liver disease undergoing liver biopsy.
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Plain-English summary
Five dogs with liver disease were safely put under anesthesia for liver biopsies using a combination of remifentanil, a fast-acting pain medication, and isoflurane, a common anesthetic. This approach allowed the veterinarians to manage their pain effectively during the procedure. The dogs underwent the biopsies without complications, demonstrating that this anesthesia method is suitable for pets with liver issues.
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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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