Feline procedural sedation and analgesia: When, why and how
WEBOct 25, 2020 · Ketamine, an N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist, causes dissociation between the thalamoneocortical and limbic systems. 74 It is used as an adjunct analgesic in patients with hyperalgesia or central sensitization, 75 and can be administered IV, IM or buccally in cats. 76–78 In humans, ketamine used at subanesthetic doses (<1 mg/kg ...
Sedation for Cats with Cardiovascular Disease
WEBThe drugs commonly used to produce sedation or anesthesia in cats are opioids, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics (gabapentin), phenothiazines, alpha-2 agonists, and injectable anesthetics (e.g., ketamine, alfaxalone, propofol, etomidate).
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WEB0.2 cc ketamine 0.2 cc buprenorphine (or other opioid) This combination provides 30 minutes of profound sedation and analgesia typically sufficient to perform castration or less painful procedures or intubation.
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WEBJul 10, 2018 · Preanesthetic sedation is advisable in cats that are anxious or stressed. The choice and dosages of premedication drugs listed in the Guidelines should be based on the cat’s health and temperament.
WEBKetamine. Ketamine administered at 10 to 20 mg/kg IM produces recumbency in the cat within 3-5 minutes. Muscle rigidity and excessive salivation is not uncommon. A wide range of sedatives are combined with ketamine to reduce these side effects and also to reduce the amount of ketamine through a synergism.
WEB• Can add Alfaxan (2 mg/kg, IM) or Ketamine (1 – 2 mg/kg, IM, maximum 10 mg per cat) to one of these options to achieve heavier sedation, or as an additional IM injection if chemical restraint is inadequate after 15 minutes. • Avoid Midazolam in sedation protocol if patient is healthy/vigorous because of paradoxical excitation
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WEBJun 22, 2022 · Ketamine: Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic widely used as both a pre-anesthetic drug and in combination with other drugs. Ketamine is used in many situations and is a key component for anesthesia in cats that get fractious at the vet helping assure they get the care they need.
Update on feline anesthesia and analgesia (Proceedings)
WEBOct 1, 2011 · Dissociative Anesthetics such as ketamine or Telazol provide the backbone of anesthesia in these combinations, while alpha-2s and opioids supplement analgesia and sedation. Variable dosing regimens are used, depending on the …
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WEBMar 1, 2016 · One sedation technique described for average-sized cats (3–4 kg) is administration of ketamine (1 mL PO) into the cat’s mouth via a urinary catheter attached to the ketamine syringe. 1,3 The ketamine is rapidly squirted into the mouth when the cat attempts to bite the catheter.
Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Cats
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In consultation with a ULAM veterinarian, oral gabapentin can be given 12 hours before any procedure to lightly sedate fractious cats. All sedatives should be administered prior to the intended procedure based on the time to effect, which is generally 15-20 minutes for IM administration.