The use of medetomidine-based sedation protocols to perform urohydropropulsion and cystoscopy in the dog |
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| Authors: | Jinelle A Webb Monica Rosati Dinaz Z Naigamwalla Alice Defarges |
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| Institution: | Department of Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology, Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital, 2285 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario L6H 6P8 (Webb, Rosati, Naigamwalla); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1 (Defarges). |
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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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