VetSRev
Database of veterinary systematic reviews
Database of veterinary systematic reviews
Point Veterinaire (2014) 45: 58–63
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Isoflurane and sevoflurane are two gases available for inhalation anaesthesia. The objective of this article is to provide an analytical review of the effects of these anaesthetics on the cardiorespiratory parameters of birds. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed database. Eleven clinical trials were selected and evaluated using the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Statement checklist. The two gases are comparable for most of the parameters. However, sevoflurane allowed a more rapid recovery, a smaller decrease in respiratory rate and caused fewer cardiac arrhythmias. Both gases generally induced a decrease in blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature. They also caused a decrease in heart rate during the anaesthesia, the extent of which appeared to depend on the duration of the intervention and the gas concentration. Changes in respiratory parameters and blood gas values appeared to be related to the ventilation technique used (spontaneous or controlled).
Botman, J., & Vandeweerd, J. M. (2014). [Inhalation anaesthesia for birds: an analytical review]. Point Veterinaire, 45(346(Part 1), 58–63. http://www.pointveterinaire.com/ Animal Physiology and Biochemistry (Excluding Nutrition) [LL600], animals, Chordata, eukaryotes, vertebrates, Pets and Companion Animals [LL070], literature reviews, birds, anaesthesia, anesthesia, blood gases, blood pressure, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, heart rate, inhaled anaesthetics, inhaled anesthetics, isoflurane, respiration, sevoflurane [Indexed using CAB Thesaurus terms], ventilation, Veterinary Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology [LL882]