Abstract:We conducted this study to determine the influence of bolus injection of thiopental sodium on cardiovascular function under general anesthesia in the horse. Thiopental sodium was administered to three horses as a bolus injection at the dose of 1 or 2 mg/kg, while anesthesia was maintained by continuous infusion of a mixture of guaifenesin, xylazine and ketamine. One minute after bolus administration of the drug at 2 mg/kg decrease in the respiratory frequency and mild decrease in mean arterial pressure was not… Show more
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