2016
DOI: 10.1177/1098612x15610368
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Abstract: Objectives This study aimed to test the extensor carpi radialis and cranial tibial reflexes in cats before and after anesthetic block of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus, respectively, to determine whether they depend on a myotatic reflex arc. Methods Fifty-five cats with a normal neurologic examination that were referred for elective gonadectomy were divided into group 1 (29 cats) for testing the extensor carpi radialis reflex, and group 2 (26 cats) for testing the cranial tibial reflex. In group 1, the ex… Show more

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“…The present study was performed to determine the effect of pre‐anaesthetic and anaesthetics of medetomidine, midazolam, ketamine, propofol and isoflurane on spinal reflexes to determine which drug can be used for tranquilisation or anaesthetising the dogs with spinal cord injury, so that it does not affect spinal reflexes and does not change the results of neurological examinations. In a number of previous studies, the effects of anaesthesia drugs on humans, cats, mice and dogs have been studied (Dahm et al., 1989 ; Lervik et al., 2012 ; Murrell & Hellebrekers, 2005 ; Paquette et al., 2019 ; Siegenthaler et al., 2020 ; Takatsuki & Ohtsuka, 2012 ; Tudury et al., 2017 ); however, based on our knowledge, there is no study that has clinically investigated the effect of pre‐anaesthetic and anaesthetic drugs on spinal reflexes in dogs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The present study was performed to determine the effect of pre‐anaesthetic and anaesthetics of medetomidine, midazolam, ketamine, propofol and isoflurane on spinal reflexes to determine which drug can be used for tranquilisation or anaesthetising the dogs with spinal cord injury, so that it does not affect spinal reflexes and does not change the results of neurological examinations. In a number of previous studies, the effects of anaesthesia drugs on humans, cats, mice and dogs have been studied (Dahm et al., 1989 ; Lervik et al., 2012 ; Murrell & Hellebrekers, 2005 ; Paquette et al., 2019 ; Siegenthaler et al., 2020 ; Takatsuki & Ohtsuka, 2012 ; Tudury et al., 2017 ); however, based on our knowledge, there is no study that has clinically investigated the effect of pre‐anaesthetic and anaesthetic drugs on spinal reflexes in dogs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a number of studies, the effects of premedication and anaesthetic drugs on some spinal reflexes in small animals have been studied (Horsley et al., 2021 ; Truchetti et al., 2020 ; Tudury et al., 2017 ). In some of these studies, the effect of some sedatives on the angles of reflexes has been investigated which is very valuable, but in the neurological examination of animals, the angle of the reflexes is not routinely measured, rather, reflexes are examined visually.…”
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“…Objectification of the neurological examination is a major topic of current veterinary research [15, 18, 20, 45, 46, 51, 52, 55] with increasing recognition of the importance of evaluating the reliability and therefore the utility of different neurological examination parameters. Our results highlight the need to objectively evaluate the neurological examination and to consider the many factors that might influence its assessment and therefore decrease its reliability.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because of pain, temperament, or fear, some patients cannot be safely examined or handled without restraint, and this can also avoid further injury to the animal ( 8 , 9 ). Chemical restraint may be required to safely examine these patients, however general anesthesia will remove the veterinarian's ability to assess reflexes in a patient ( 10 ). Standardized sedation protocols have been established to aid in the physical exam assessment of patients, using drugs such as dexmedetomidine and butorphanol ( 8 , 9 , 11 , 12 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%