Tongue necrosis in a dog associated with the pine processionary caterpillar and its treatment

The patient was a 3-year-old English Setter that had been in contact with Thaumetopoea wilkinsoni larvae. Clinical examination revealed protrusion of the tongue outside of the mouth, edematous and swollen frenulum linguae and tongue, as well as a high amount of salivation. Necrotic and ulcerated areas were determined, particularly on the apex of the tongue. Treatment was carried out using systemic antihistamines, corticosteroids, antibiotics, vitamin C, and dexpanthenol, and the patient returned to good health

Medikal Ozon Veteriner Cerrahide Kullanımı

Ozon, oksijenin doğada yüksek enerjili elektrik akımına ve ultraviyole ışınlarına maruz kalması sonucunda oluşan, 3 oksijen atomu taşıyan bir moleküldür. Güçlü bir oksidasyon oluşturma yeteneğine sahiptir. Bu nedenle, bakterisid, virusid ve fungusid olarak etki gösterir. Ozon sağaltımı, saf oksijen ile ozonun belirli oranlarda (%0,05-5 O3; %95-99,95 O2) karıştırılıp, bu karışımın değişik yöntemlerle hastaya uygulanmasını içeren bir sağaltım şeklidir. Ozon, organizmada oksidatif bir etki oluşturarak antioksidan enzim sistemlerini faaliyete geçirir. Lökositler tarafından interferon ve interlökin gibi sitokinlerin salınımını sağlar ve bağışıklık sistemini uyarır. Ozonun intravenöz, kas içi, transdermal, rektal üfleme ve inhalasyon gibi temel başlıklar altında toplanabilen, 30 farklı uygulama yöntemi bulunmaktadır. Ozon sağaltımı yara iyileşmesi, tümörler, peritonitisler, ortopedik hastalıklar, göz hastalıkları ve diş hekimliği uygulamalarında yer bulabilmektedir. Sunulan bu derleme ile ozonun sağaltıcı etkilerinin ve uygulama kolaylığının meslektaşlarımızla paylaşılması ve ülkemiz veteriner hekimliği pratiğine yeni bir sağaltım prosedürü olarak sunulabilmesi hedeflenmiştir

Investigation of the effects of CO2 insufflation on blood gas values during laparoscopic procedures in pigs

Due to the fact that they produce less post-operative pain and shorter hospitalisation times, laparoscopic surgery procedures are more widely used than many traditional open surgical methods. However, the carbon dioxide gas used to visualise the surgical site during the procedure causes complications such as an increase in the blood CO2 level and acidosis. In the present study, 12 male pigs were used. Sedation was achieved via intramuscular injection of xylazine at a dose of 2 mg/kg and anaesthesia induction was done via slow intravenous injection of ketamine HCl at a dose of 2 mg/kg. Following endotracheal intubation, general anaesthesia was maintained using isoflurane. Blood samples were collected from the retrobulbar plexus immediately before CO2 pneumoperitoneum (T-0) and 30 min aft er insufflation (T-1). Cases were evaluated with respect to pH, pCO(2), HCO3-, and SpO(2) levels. The findings obtained revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between T-0 and T-1 measurement times with respect to pCO(2) and HCO3- although there were no significant differences between the other evaluated parameters. As a result, it has been demonstrated that carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgery increases blood CO2 levels. Careful anaesthesia, endotracheal intubation, and 100% O-2 inhalation throughout anaesthesia, however, can compensate for this increase. Consequently, with the preservation of blood pH and the stabilisation of pO(2) levels, laparoscopic interventions can be performed without endangering the patient's life

Comparison of the Effects of Spontaneous and Mechanical Ventilation on Blood Gases During General Anaesthesia in Dogs

Spontaneous ventilation during general anaesthesia leads to respiratory depression and atelectasis. Mechanical ventilation increases tidal volume and eliminates atelectasis. The study material consisted of a total of 20 dogs of different breed, age and gender. Dogs were divided into two groups, consisted of 10 dogs. The first group was established as the spontaneous ventilation (SV) group, while the second group was the mechanical ventilation (MV) group. For induction of anaesthesia, propofol was administered to both groups via intravenous injection at a dose of 6 mg/kg. Blood samples were collected from all dogs in 5 minutes after propofol administration. This period was determined as Minute 0 (T-0). In both groups, inhalation anaesthesia was continued with isoflurane. Venous blood samples were collected from dogs in the SV and MV groups at 15 (T-15), 30 (T-30) and 60 (T-60) minutes. Heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO(2), body temperature and blood gases were monitored. Statistical evaluation of the study was carried out using the Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance method. The results obtained showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the SV and MV groups regarding the examined parameters. However, in the assessments within the group, results obtained from the dogs in the MV group were more reliable from the point of view of the patients remaining stable throughout anaesthesia

The effects of propofol and a diazepam/alfentanil combination in dogs aged 10 years and above on heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry data, intraocular pressure, and body temperature

In older patients, it is important to minimise anaesthesia-related deaths and complications. In this study, 2 separate anaesthesia inductions were evaluated with respect to their effects on heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry data, intraocular pressure, and body temperature. A total of 22 dogs were evaluated and 2 separate anaesthesia groups were formed. Propofol (6 mg/kg) was administered to group G1 via a slow intravenous (IV) injection. In group G2, diazepam (0.5 mg/kg) was first administered via an IV injection, followed immediately by alfentanil (40 mu g/kg), administered via a slow IV route. Each parameter was recorded prior to anaesthesia (T-0), immediately after anaesthesia induction (min 0-T-1), 5 min after induction (T-2), immediately after intubation (min 0-T-3), and 5 min after intubation (T-4). Statistical analysis was performed by repeated measurements of ANOVA and independent samples t-test methods in SPSS 10.0. While no difference was observed between the times of measurements in group G1 regarding heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry data, differences were determined between the measurement times in group G2. In group G1, a drop occurred in intraocular pressure immediately after anaesthesia induction. In group G2, a decrease in intraocular pressure was observed in the measurement taken 5 min after induction. Body temperature dropped significantly in both groups. It was concluded that, in the anaesthesia induction of patients aged 10 years and above, propofol, with more reliable findings, should be preferred over the diazepam/alfentanil combination