Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Blood test changes in 31 dogs given propofol for radiation therapy
By Erfourth, Todd M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2012·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of propofol for induction of anesthesia in dogs undergoing definitive radiation therapy: 31 cases (2006-2009).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 31 dogs with skin tumors underwent daily radiation therapy and were given propofol for anesthesia. Throughout the treatment, some blood parameters changed, including a decrease in red blood cell count, but these changes were not considered serious. The dogs tolerated the propofol well, and it was deemed a safe option for anesthesia during their radiation sessions. Overall, the dogs completed their treatments without significant complications related to the anesthesia.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in serial hemograms and serum biochemical profiles in tumor-bearing dogs undergoing daily anesthesia with propofol as an induction agent for radiation therapy. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 31 dogs with cutaneous or subcutaneous malignancies over the trunk or limbs. PROCEDURES: Radiation therapy consisted of 18 daily treatments administered Monday through Friday over a period of 24 days. Propofol was administered IV to effect for induction of anesthesia. Complete blood count and serum biochemical data were generated at the beginning, middle, and end of radiation therapy and compared to identify changes over time via either a repeated-measures ANOVA or Friedman test. RESULTS: Leukocyte and platelet parameters did not differ significantly over time. Calculated Hct, erythrocyte count, hemoglobin concentration, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration decreased overtime, whereas mean corpuscular volume increased overtime. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Dogs receiving propofol for induction of anesthesia and radiation therapy had a decrease in RBC count, although these changes were not determined to be of clinical importance in this patient population. The cause of these alterations was not immediately apparent. Propofol appeared to be a safe choice for induction of anesthesia in dogs during daily radiation therapy.
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