Arterial, Mixed Venous or Central Venous Hemogasometry and End Tidal CO2 in Dogs under Different Hemodynamic States

Background: Hemogasometric analysis is used in the interpretation of acid-base balance (ABB) and to access pulmonary ventilation. Already mixed venous oxygen saturation obtained at pulmonary artery correlates with tissue oxygenation. However, both samples can be difficult to access because of the difficulties in arterial and pulmonary catheterization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of replacing the arterial and mixed venous bloods, the end tidal pressure of carbon dioxide (EtCO2) and central venous blood in the analysis of pulmonary ventilation, tissue oxygenation and ABB in dogs under different hemodynamic states.Material, Methods & Results: Nine dogs were used with an average weight of 19.6 ± 1.3 kg, anesthetized with isoflurane at 1.4 V% diluted on oxygen 60% (Baseline), and subsequently undergoing mechanical ventilation (MV) and the hypodinamic state (Hypo) with isoflurane at 3.5V% and mean arterial pressure (MAP) lower than 50 mmHg and hyperdynamic state (Hyper) by dobutamine infusion at 5 μg/kg/min and with MAP 30% higher than baseline. For each time allowed a 15 min of stabilization by each hemodynamic status. Simultaneously were collected samples of 0.6 mL of arterial blood by metatarsal artery, mixed and central venous blood by pulmonary artery and right atrium for hemogasometric analysis. To access lung function we correlated and compared the EtCO2 values obtained by gas analyzer with expired carbon dioxide pressure in the arterial blood (PaCO2), mixed venous blood (PmvCO2) and central venous blood (PcvCO2). For the interpretation of tissue oxygenation we correlated and compared the values of mixed (SmvO2) and central (ScvO2) venous oxygen saturation. For the acid-base balance we used the correlation of potencial hydrogen (pH); carbon dioxide pressure (PCO2); bicarbonate ion (HCO3-); base excess (BE); anion GAP (AG); sodium ions (Na+), chlorine ions (Cl-), potassium ions (K+) and ionized calcium (iCa) of arterial (a) mixed venous (mv) and central venous (CV) bloods. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA-RM followed by Dunnet test for differences between times and Tukey’s test for differences among the samples (P ≤ 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis was performed using linear regression and for comparison methods we used the Bland-Altman analysis The EtCO2 values correlated (r = 0.87) and were according to Bland-Altman analysis with PaCO2 values (mean difference of -1.6 ± 2,9 mmHg for PaCO2. There were no differences (P ≤ 0.05) from SmvO2 and ScvO2. ScvO2 correlated (r = 0.91) with SmvO2 at different hemodynamic states and with a mean difference of -0.4 ± 2.5%. Both venous bloods were correlated with the analysis of arterial blood acid-base balance and electrolytes in different hemodynamic states. However, the ionized calcium levels were 40% lower in arterial blood.Discussion: EtCO2 measurement depends of monitor technology and proper pulmonar ventilation and perfusion. In this study the limiting factor in replacing the PaCO2 hair EtCO2 was spontaneous ventilation because in this state pulmonary ventilation is compromissed. With the use of MV was possible get up similar results in the pulmonar function analysis using the EtCO2 and PaCO2. The use of central venous blood instead mixed venous blood at oxygen saturation analysis provided adequate estimate this parameter. This being easier and less invasive technique. ABB was possible with all samples with own reference values for venous and arterial samples. This is an interesting result for critical patients where the arterial sample is difficult. In electrolytes the sample was indifferent except for calcium because pH interfere in this values. It was conclude that the values of EtCO2 and central venous blood are correlated and can replace arterial and mixed venous bloods in the analysis of lung function, tissue oxygenation and acid base balance

Contracepção cirúrgica como método de controle populacional de cães e gatos na cidade de Jataí – Goiás (2016-2017) / Surgical contraception as a method of population control of dogs and cats in the city of Jataí - Goiás (2016-2017)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi a realização de contracepção cirúrgica de cães e gatos para controle populacional de forma a contribuir também à responsabilidade da tutoria dos animais.  As atividades do projeto objetivaram castrar cirurgicamente os animais de tutores de baixa renda e também animais errantes do município de Jataí-GO, em que posteriormente entraria para adoção ou voltaria para seu lugar de origem. Os procedimentos cirúrgicos constituíram-se de ovariosalpingohisterectomia (OSH) que consiste na remoção dos ovários, das tubas uterinas e útero para fêmeas e orquiectomia para machos (remoção dos testículos e parte do cordão espermático). Durante o período proposto, foi realizado um total de 113 cirurgias contraceptivas. Durante a entrevista para as consultas, sempre era repassado aos tutores sobre a importância em não deixar seu animal solto na rua, vacinação, zoonoses e quais as medidas poderiam ser tomadas quanto ao uso de coleiras, telas e outros. Notou-se que a população reconhece a importância da ação da castração, entretanto ainda são necessárias orientações e educação sobre tutoria responsável e transmissão de zoonoses, além de políticas públicas de controle de cães e gatos

Cardiovascular and metabolic effects of volenic expansion with 7,5% hypertonic saline with or without hydroxyethylstarch 130/0,4 in cats with induced hypovolemia

The aim of this study was to compare the volume expansion on the extracellular space with hydroxyethylstarch 130/0.4 (HES 130/0.4) alone or in association with hypertonic solution (NaCl 7.5%), in cats under general anesthesia with isoflurane and submitted to experimental hipovolemia. Twelve adult domestic short hair cats, with an average weight of 3.07 ± 0.56 Kg were used in this study. The cats were mask-induced with isoflurane on oxygen, intubated, and then connected to a non-rebreathing system. After surgical preparation, they were kept on isoflurane at 1MAC and ventilated to maintain the EtCO2 around 35 45 mm/Hg. After 30 minutes of stabilization, hypovolemia was induced by withdrawal of 30 mL/kg of blood from the femoral artery and then, one hour later allocated in two different groups: HSG (hypertonic saline group, n=6), which received 4ml/Kg of 7.5% NaCl, and HSCG (hypertonic saline, associated to HES 130/0,4 group n=6) which received 4ml/Kg of 7.5% NaCl associated with 30 ml/Kg of HES 130/0.4. After the treatments, cardiovascular and hemogasometric parameters were evaluated for 120 minutes (T120). Systolic blood pressure (SAP), diastolic blood pressure (DAP), mean arterial pressure (MAP) were significantly higher after volemic expansion on HSG at T0. From T45 until T120 SAP, DAP and MAP were significantly higher in HSCG when comparing to HSG. Central venous pressure (CVP) was higher in HSCG up to T60. There were no significant differences between groups on heart rate, respiratory rate, values of Na+, K+, the base excess, bicarbonate, hemoglobin saturation, glucose, PaCO2, PaO2 and pH. The administration of 7.5% of NaCl, promoted a faster increase in MAP, SAP and DAP in cats with induced hypovolemia and this effects were maintained for 30 minutes. On the other hand, the administration of HES 130/0.4 associated with 7.5% NaCl promoted a delayed reestablishment (after 30 minutes) of MAP, SAP and DAP in cats with induced hypovolemia, lasting up to T120. The combination of HES 130/0.4 and NaCl 7.5% promoted an significant increase on CVP for up to 60 minutes after the treatmentObjetivou-se comparar a expansão volêmica do hidroxietilamido 130/0,4 (HES 130/0,4) isolado ou em associação com solução salina hipertônica (NaCl 7,5%) em gatas com hipovolemia induzida, sob anestesia geral inalatória com isoflurano. Foram utilizadas 12 gatas, sem raça definida (SRD), adultas com peso médio de 3,07±0,56 Kg. Os animais foram induzidos a anestesia geral com isoflurano a 5V%, intubados e conectados a um sistema sem reinalação de gases. Após preparação cirúrgica, foram mantidos sob anestesia com isoflurano a 1 CAM sob ventilação controlada, ciclada a pressão, para padronização do CO2 expirado em 35-45 mmHg. Aguardou-se um período de 30 minutos para estabilização do plano anestésico. Subsequentemente, iniciou-se a fase de hipovolemia, através da retirada de 30 ml/Kg de sangue pela artéria femoral. Após 60 minutos da estabilização do quadro de hipovolemia as gatas foram alocadas aleatoriamente em dois grupos: GSH (grupo solução hipertônica, n=06) os quais receberam na fase de expansão volêmica NaCl 7,5% isolada, na dose de 4ml/Kg, e GSHC (grupo salina hipertônica associado ao colóide, n=06), receberam NaCl 7,5% na mesma dose citada associado ao HES 130/0,4 na dose de 30 ml/Kg. Após o tratamento foram avaliados os efeitos cardiovasculares e hemogasométricos por até 120 minutos (T120). As pressões arteriais média (PAM), sistólica (PAS) e diastólica (PAD) foram maiores logo após a expansão volêmica (T0) para o GSH. De T45 até T120 a PAM, PAS e PAD foram maiores para o GSHC em comparação ao GSH. A pressão venosa central (PVC) foi maior no GSHC até T60. Não foram observadas diferenças entre grupos para frequência cardíaca e respiratória, íon sódio, potássio, déficit de base, bicarbonato, saturação de oxigênio na hemoglobina, glicose, PaCO2, PaO2 e pH. Conclui-se que a administração de NaCl 7,5% isoladamente, aumenta rapidamente a PAM, PAS e PAD em gatos com hipovolemia induzida, mantendo este efeito por apenas 30 minutos. A administração de hidroxietilamido associado à NaCl 7,5% promove reestabelecimento mais tardio (após 30 minutos), porém mais duradouro (até 120 minutos) da PAM, PAS e PAD em gatas com hipovolemia induzida. A administração de HES 130/0,4 associada à NaCl 7,5% promove aumento acentuado da PVC por até 60 minutos após a administraçã

Efeitos cardiovasculares e analgésicos da administração epidural de ropivacaína isolada ou associada à morfina, em felinos

Visando avaliar os efeitos cardiovasculares e analgésicos de dois protocolos epidurais em felinos submetidos à OSH, 16 gatas mestiças, adultas, que, após indução à anestesia geral, receberam anestesia epidural (L7 - S1) com 0,26mL kg-1 de ropivacaína 0,75%, isolada (GR) ou associada a 0,1mg kg-1 morfina (GRM). A ETCO2, f, FC, PAS, T°R e relaxamento muscular foram avaliados no momento basal, 30 minutos após epidural, após incisão de pele, ligadura dos pedículos ovarianos e cérvix, final da celiorrafia e cirurgia, sendo administrado fentanil, caso ocorresse aumento de 20% na PAS, FC ou f em relação ao momento basal. Ao final do procedimento, foram avaliados, com auxílio de uma escala multidimensional de dor aguda em felinos, durante 12 horas, e, quando a pontuação fosse ≥8, era realizado resgate analgésico com morfina 0,2mg kg-1. Não ocorreram diferenças entre ETCO2, f, T°C e relaxamento muscular. A PAS aumentou em ambos os grupos durante o pinçamento dos pedículos ovarianos e cérvix, quando 100% dos animais do GR e 87,5% do GRM necessitaram fentanil transoperatório. Em 100% dos animais do GR, houve necessidade de morfina pós-operatória às 2 e 4 horas de avaliação, comparados com 50% e 37,5% no GRM. Nos momentos seguintes aos resgates, o somatório de pontos foi semelhante entre grupos. Conclui-se que a administração epidural de ropivacaína associada à morfina em gatas submetidas à ovariosalpingohisterectomia reduz o requerimento analgésico pós-operatório em até 56,2%, durante as primeiras 4 horas, e promove analgesia adequada durante 12 horas, quando comparado à ropivacaína isolad

Infusão contínua de propofol ou midazolam associado à anestesia subaracnóidea em ovinos submetidos a osteotomia bilateral de tíbia

A espécie ovina destaca-se por ser um ótimo modelo experimental na área ortopédica. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a segurança e eficácia da manutenção anestésica por infusão contínua de propofol ou midazolam, associada à anestesia subaracnóidea com morfina e ropivacaína, em ovinos, submetidos à osteotomia bilateral de tíbia. Foram utilizados 12 ovinos, mestiços, hígidos com peso médio de 30,5±2,7 Kg. Os animais foram sedados com 0,3 mg.Kg-1 de morfina IM associado a 20 mcg.K-1 detomidina IV. Posteriormente foram alocados em dois grupos: grupo Midazolam (GMID), onde foram induzidos à anestesia geral com 5 mg.Kg-1 cetamina e 0,5 mg.Kg-1 midazolam IV, sendo a manutenção anestésica realizada através da infusão contínua de 0,7 mg.Kg- -1.h-1 de midazolam; Grupo Propofol (GPRO), onde foram induzidos à anestesia geral com 4 mg.Kg-1 propofol, e manutenção anestésica através de sua infusão continua na taxa de 0,25 mg.Kg-1.min-1. Os animais foram intubados e mantidos em ventila- ção espontânea com oxigênio 100%. Realizou-se anestesia subaracnóidea com 0,5 mg.Kg-1 de ropivacaína 0,75% associado a 0,1 mg.Kg-1 de morfina pela via subaracnóidea, diluindo-se com solução NaCl 0,9%, para um volume final de 1 mL/7,5 Kg. Houve depressão respiratória significativa após a indução anestésica, caracterizada pela elevação significativa dos níveis de CO2 e redução do pH, em ambos os grupos. Observou-se redução significativa da FC em torno de 38% após a sedação com morfina e detomidina, a qual manteve-se reduzida até o final da avalição, sendo significativamente menor no GMID. Não houve requerimento de suplementação analgésica durante o trans cirúrgico/ anestésico, sendo que os animais foram mantidos em plano anestésico superficial. Conclui-se que a utilização de propofol ou midazolam, nas doses propostas, promoveu plano anestésico adequado, com alterações cardiovasculares mínimas, embora cursando com depressão respiratória significativa

Osteoma in Agapornis roseicollis

Neoplasias are important causes of illness and death in domestic animals. However, in birds, they are less frequent compared with other species such as dogs and cats. Moreover, benign tumors of bone are even less frequent in captive birds being considered sporadic, which make it a poorly understood entity due to the lack of clinical and histopathological data. Thus, we present a case of an osteoma in a Peach-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) approaching clinical and morphological aspects. A two-years-old lovebird was referred to the veterinary hospital with a 4-month evolution round to oval tumoral mass on the wing. The nodule was firm, painful when manipulated. Radiographic examination revealed a radiopaque mass in the radius and ulna bones. The animal has died during the surgical procedures. The affected wing was submitted to pathology service and histopathology revealed an osteoma

Seric Concentration of Troponin I and Electrocardiographic Tracing in Dogs Submitted to Long-Term Sedation during 24 Hours

Background: General anesthetics and sedatives are commonly used for long-term sedation in veterinary medicine; however, they can lead to cardiac suppression. Cardiac troponin I is a biomarker used to detect myocardial pathology, monitor treatment, and assess outcomes in veterinary patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentration of troponin I (cTnI), the electrocardiographic (ECG) tracing, and the ventricular stroke work index in dogs undergoing two long-term sedation protocols over 24 h.Materials, Methods & Results: Twelve healthy mongrel dogs with an average weight of 13.2 ± 2.3 Kg were admitted for this study. Twenty-four h before the experiment began (M-24), venous blood samples were collected for chemiluminescent cTnI evaluation and ECG data were obtained, specifically heart rate (HR); P, PR, QRS and T wave duration; P, R, T wave amplitude; and ST segment depression. On the day of the experiment, the animals were anaesthetized with propofol and isoflurane, and instrumented. After instrumentation, right and left ventricular stroke work index (RVSWI and LVSWI respectively) and intrapulmonary shunt (Qs/Qt) were performed as baseline parameters. The isoflurane was then discontinued and the animals randomly allocated to two groups (n = 6 each): Midazolam and fentanyl group (GMF), in which the animals received a bolus and continuous rate infusion (CRI) of midazolam (0.5 mg/kg and 0.5 mg/kg/h) and fentanyl (5 µg/kg and 10 µg/kg/h) or ketamine and morphine group (GKM), in which the animals received a bolus and CRI of ketamine (1 mg/kg and 0.6 mg/kg/h) and morphine (0.5 mg/kg and 0.26 mg/kg/h). Both groups also received propofol as a bolus and CRI (3 mg/kg and 0.3 mg/ kg/min) over 24 h. The ECG and cTnI parameters were evaluated at 6, 12, and 24 h during CRI (M6, M12, and M24) and 12 and 24 h after the end of infusion (T12 and T24). The hemodynamic parameters RVSWI, LVSWI, and Qs/Qt were evaluated every 2 h until the end of CRI. There was a non-significant increase in cTnI from M6 in both groups; however, a significant increase was only observed in GMF between M-24 and T12. During sedation, HR decreased an average of 46% in GKM and 51% in GMF compared to M-24. The QT interval (milliseconds) increased in both groups after CRI started, returning to baseline values at T24. There were no differences in P, QRS, and T wave amplitude or ST segment depression in either group.Discussion: The serum concentration of cTnI increased in GMF at T12, more probably due to hemodynamic changes during sedation rather than myocardial lesions, since the increase was relatively mild. A greater hemodynamic change was observed in GMF, with a greater increase in RVSWI compared to baseline than GKM, which may reflect an increase in cardiac effort and possibly cTnI release; however, in both groups, the cTnI values remained within the acceptable values   for the species. Bradycardia was reported during long-term sedation, which may be due to the synergism between opioids as a result of vagal stimulation, central sympathetic inhibition, and a possible action on cardiac receptors, and propofol due to the inhibitory effect on the sympathetic nervous system. Increases in QT interval did not lead to marked changes in this study. T wave amplitude and ST segment depression remained unchanged and within acceptable values   for the species, and thus agreed with cTnI data, implying that no myocardial lesions were produced by these protocols. It has been established that for both protocols, cTnI remained within physiological ranges for healthy dogs, and therefore, these methods could be used safely for long-term sedation without producing hypoxia/ischemia of the myocardium or ST-segment depression