Evaluation of the clinical and cardiorespiratory effects of propofol microemulsion in dogs

• Published in: Ciência rural 2013-06, Vol.43 (6), p.1107-1113
• Main Authors: Corrêa, André Luís, Tamanho, Renato Batista, Moraes, Aury Nunes de, Beier, Suzane Lilian, Regalin, Doughlas, Farias, Felipe Hertzing, Spolti, Pâmela, Oleskovicz, Nilson
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: AGRONOMY
• ISSN: 0103-8478; 1678-4596; 0103-8478
• DOI: 10.1590/S0103-84782013000600026

This research aimed to evaluate the clinical and cardiorespiratory effects of a propofol formulation with nanometer droplet diameter in dogs. Six adult healthy female dogs weighing 14.8±1.2kg were used in this study. Each dog received two treatments with a 15-day washout period. A microemulsion (MICRO) or lipid emulsion (EMU) of propofol was administered intravenously (IV) for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. Anesthesia was maintained with a constant rate infusion of propofol (0.4mg kg-1 minute-1). Cardiorespiratory variables were recorded before induction (baseline), immediately after and at 15-minute intervals for 90 minutes after treatment. Arterial blood samples were also taken for blood gas analysis, except at 45 and 75 minutes after induction. The mean arterial pressure decreased significantly during both treatments, while the cardiac index decreased significantly only in MICRO treatment. The time to extubation, sternal recumbency, ambulation and total recovery was similar in both treatments. Opisthotonos was observed in 33% of the animals in each treatment. The propofol microemulsion presented clinical and respiratory parameters similar to those obtained with the lipid emulsion commercially available, but had some significantly different hemodynamic characteristics when used for inducing and maintaining anesthesia. Based only in these results, no advantages are seen in the use of this new microemulsion. Este estudo tem o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos clínicos e cardiorrespiratórios de uma formulação de propofol formada por nanopartículas, em cães. Para esse propósito, seis cães hígidos, adultos, fêmeas, com peso médio de 14,8±1,2kg foram utilizados. Cada cão recebeu dois tratamentos, sendo que entre estes foi permitido aos animais um período de washout de 15 dias. Os animais receberam propofol em microemulsão (MICRO) ou em emulsão lipídica (EMU) por via intravenosa (IV) para a indução e manutenção da anestesia. A anestesia foi mantida com velocidade de infusão constante (0,4mg kg-1 min-1). As variáveis cardiorrespiratórias foram mensuradas antes da indução (basal), imediatamente após a indução, e então a cada 15 minutos, durante 90 minutos. Amostras de sangue arterial também foram colhidas para análise de gases sanguíneos, exceto aos 45 e 75 minutos após a indução. A pressão arterial média diminuiu significativamente com a utilização de ambos os tratamentos, enquanto o índice cardíaco reduziu significativamente somente com o tratamento MICR