Journal of Veterinary Medical Science · 1993 · 11 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicinePharmacotherapyVeterinary PharmacologyAnesthesiaCardiovascular PharmacotherapyPharmacodynamicsAnesthetic Drug PharmacologyCardiac MedicationsCardiovascular Drug SafetyCardiovascular Effects Of AnesthesiaCardiovascular PharmacodynamicsHemodynamic Response To AnesthesiaAnesthetic Drug DosageCardiac OutputCardiopulmonary PharmacodynamicsCardiopulmonary SafetyHemodynamic Effects Of AnesthesiaHemodynamic Effects Of AnestheticsPhysiologic Effects Of AnesthesiaVeterinary Pharmacodynamics
Cardiopulmonary effects of a combination of medetomidine and butorphanol were evaluated in atropinized pigs. This combination unchanged the cardiac output and significantly lowered the oxygen consumption compared with base-line values. Although some statistically significant changes were recorded, both medetomidine and butorphanol did not have a marked effect on the cardiopulmonary parameters in atropinized pigs. It was indicated that the administration of the combination of medetomidine and butorphanol is relatively safe in atropinized pigs.