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INTRAMUSCULAR EPINEPHRINE RESULTS IN REDUCED ANESTHETIC RECOVERY TIME IN AMERICAN ALLIGATORS (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) UNDERGOING ISOFLURANE ANESTHESIA.

Author: GatsonBonnie J, GoeAlexandra, GranoneTiffany D, WellehanJames F X

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Overview

Epinephrine administered intramuscularly after isoflurane anesthesia significantly shortened the recovery time in American alligators. The time to extubation was 51.2 ± 16.7 minutes in the epinephrine group compared to 107.4 ± 43.7 minutes in the saline group. Pulse rate was also significantly higher in the epinephrine group for the first 15 minutes after injection.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Inhalants are commonly used to anesthetize reptiles, but volatile anesthetics have been associated with prolonged recovery times. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of intramuscular (IM) epinephrine on anesthetic recovery times following isoflurane anesthesia in a population of...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1638/2015-0293.1

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Epinephrine: A Speedy Shortcut Out of Anesthesia's Desert

Anesthesia, like a desert storm, can sometimes leave individuals feeling disoriented and sluggish. This study explores the role of intramuscular epinephrine in accelerating anesthetic recovery times in American alligators. The researchers, like intrepid explorers navigating a treacherous landscape, investigated the potential of epinephrine to shorten the recovery period following isoflurane anesthesia.

A Quick Sand Escape: Epinephrine's Role in Faster Recovery

The study found that administering epinephrine to alligators following isoflurane anesthesia, like a camel finding a shortcut through the sand dunes, significantly reduced anesthetic recovery times. The animals treated with epinephrine regained their vital functions, including spontaneous ventilation and movement, much more quickly compared to those who received saline.

Navigating the Recovery Path: Epinephrine's Potential for Animal Anesthesia

This study, like a trail marker guiding travelers through the desert, provides valuable insights into anesthetic recovery in alligators. The findings suggest that epinephrine, when administered appropriately, could potentially enhance anesthetic recovery in other animal species as well.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study, like a refreshing oasis in the heart of the desert, offers a promising solution for accelerating anesthetic recovery in alligators. Epinephrine, when administered strategically, could contribute to faster recovery and smoother transitions for animals undergoing anesthesia.
Date :
  1. Date Completed 2017-06-19
  2. Date Revised 2017-06-19
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

28363062

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1638/2015-0293.1

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