Clinical efficacy and cardiorespiratory effects of intramuscular administration of alfaxalone alone or in combination with dexmedetomidine in cats

Conclusions and clinical relevanceAlfaxalone administered IM induced sedation in cats. The addition of dexmedetomidine to alfaxalone induced general anaesthesia with a mild decrease in the heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation of haemoglobin.

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - September 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Diego Rodrigo‐Mocholí, Eliseo Belda, Tim Bosmans, Francisco G. Laredo Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research