Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medetomidine sedation used for dog bladder exams and treatment
By Webb, Jinelle A et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2014·Department of Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of medetomidine-based sedation protocols to perform urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy in the dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of healthy dogs underwent a procedure called urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy, which helps diagnose and treat urinary issues, using a sedation method instead of general anesthesia. The sedation, based on a drug called medetomidine, resulted in shorter procedure times and lower costs while still achieving the same successful outcomes as traditional anesthesia. This approach is recommended for dogs that are healthy and do not have urinary blockages or other serious health issues.
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Abstract
Voiding urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy are routine procedures performed in the dog for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These procedures are typically performed under general anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of medetomidine-based sedation protocols to perform voiding urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy in cardiovascularly healthy, non-diabetic dogs without evidence of urinary obstruction, renal disease, or hepatic disease. Results of this study revealed significantly shorter procedure times and decreased cost in sedated dogs, with diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes equivalent to those of patients that underwent general anesthesia. Based on the results of this retrospective study, the authors recommend medetomidine-based sedation protocols for voiding urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy in appropriately selected patients.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24381338/