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Assessment of hydromorphone and dexmedetomidine for emesis induction in cats.

Michael R NystromAdesola OdunayoChika C Okafor
Published in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2019)
Results of the present study indicate that hydromorphone is an effective alternative to dexmedetomidine for the induction of emesis in cats. Hydromorphone appears to cause less sedation and less decrease in heart rate. Further investigation into the most adequate dose of hydromorphone for optimizing emesis is warranted.
Keyphrases
  • heart rate
  • heart rate variability
  • blood pressure
  • cardiac surgery
  • acute kidney injury
  • intensive care unit
  • clinical evaluation