Anesthetic and analgesic techniques used for cats undergoing ovariohysterectomies in general practice in the United States |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA;2. Veterinary Information Network, Davis, CA, USA;1. Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece;2. Surgery & Obstetrics Unit, Companion Animal Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece;1. Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan;2. Jurox Pty Ltd, Rutherford, NSW, Australia;1. Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA;2. Innovative Veterinary Medicine, Ponte Vedra, FL, USA;3. Department of Statistics, College of Arts and Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA;4. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA;1. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK;2. Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Wakefield, UK;3. Virtual Veterinary Specialists, Middlesex, UK;4. Ela trabalha em Plakentia Veterinary Clinic, Ag. Paraskevi, Greece;5. Waltham Petcare Science Institute, Leicestershire, UK;1. Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, UK;2. Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge, UK |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo better document anesthetic and analgesic protocols used by veterinarians in general practice within the United States (US) when performing elective ovariohysterectomy in cats.Study designCross-sectional survey.PopulationVeterinary practitioners in the US who are members of the Veterinary Information Network Inc. (VIN).MethodsAn online anonymous survey was distributed to VIN members. The survey included questions pertaining to preanesthetic evaluation, premedication, induction, monitoring and maintenance protocols, and postoperative analgesia and sedation protocols when performing ovariohysterectomy in cats.ResultsA total of 1324 veterinarians completed the survey. Respondents (number; %) reported performing preanesthetic laboratory tests packed cell volume (256; 19.3%), complete blood cell count (893; 67.4%) and biochemistry panels (1101; 83.2%)] and preanesthetic examinations (1186; 89.6%) on the morning of surgery. The most frequently administered drugs for premedication were dexmedetomidine (353; 26.7%) and buprenorphine (424; 32.0%). The most frequently administered induction agent was propofol (451; 61.3%), and isoflurane (668; 50.4%) was the most common agent for maintenance of anesthesia. The majority of respondents reported placing intravenous catheters (885; 66.8%), administering crystalloid fluids (689; 52.0%) and providing heat support (1142; 86.3%). Participants reported using perioperative and postoperative analgesia including opioids (791; 59.7%), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; 697; 52.6%) and NSAIDs dispensed for home use (665; 50.2%). Cats were commonly released home on the day of surgery (1150; 86.9%), and most participants reported contacting owners for follow-up within 1–2 days (989; 74.7%).Conclusions and clinical relevanceAnesthetic protocols and management techniques for routine feline ovariohysterectomy differ widely among US veterinarians who are VIN members, and results from this study may be of use to evaluate anesthetic practices from this population of veterinarians. |
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| Keywords: | anesthesia analgesia feline ovariohysterectomy |
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