Review on Dissociative Anaesthetics and Compatible Drug Combinations in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Journal Title: Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Background Dissociative anesthesia is a form of anesthesia characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, analgesia, and amnesia. Although some reviews and research findings are conducted regarding dissociative anaesthetics and its combination with other compatible drugs as clinical use, the information is highly scattered, not well compiled and presented for commercialization specially in Veterinary Medicine. Aim To review on importance of dissociative anaesthetics and its clinical relevance, and to review on combination of dissociative anaesthetics with other compatible drugs and its application in veterinary practices. Conclusion Dissociative anesthetic combinations are effective anesthetic induction regimens and can be used both to induce and maintain anesthesia in surgical procedures of mild to moderate intensity and short duration. Dissociative anesthesia resembles a cataleptic state in which the patient appears to be asleep, but does not respond to external stimuli. Ketamine and tiletemine is the common drug of this group mainly used in animals effectively. These drugs are mainly characterized by analgesia and superficial sleep with good somatic analgesia but poor visceral analgesia and muscle relaxation.

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Jiregna Dugassa

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Review on Dissociative Anaesthetics and Compatible Drug Combinations in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Background Dissociative anesthesia is a form of anesthesia characterized by catalepsy, catatonia, analgesia, and amnesia. Although some reviews and research findings are conducted regarding dissociative anaesthetics and...

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  • EP ID EP536883
  • DOI 10.17140/VMOJ-3-129
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Jiregna Dugassa (2018). Review on Dissociative Anaesthetics and Compatible Drug Combinations in Veterinary Clinical Practice. Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal, 3(1), 21-30. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-536883