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Postoperative analgesic and cardiopulmonary effects in dogs of oxymorphone administered epidurally and intramuscularly, and medetomidine administered epidurally: a comparative clinical study.

Author: CribbP H, FrketicM, VesalN

Clinical TrialA clinical trial is a planned study conducted on humans to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and treatment methods. It aims to explore the possibilities of new treatments and improve the health of patients.
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Overview

This study compared the effects of intramuscular oxymorphone, epidural oxymorphone, and epidural medetomidine on analgesia in dogs undergoing orthopedic surgery. Epidural oxymorphone and medetomidine provided longer-lasting analgesia than intramuscular oxymorphone.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Thirty dogs undergoing pelvic or hindlimb orthopedic surgery were each administered one of the following postoperative treatments: intramuscular oxymorphone 0.15 mg/kg (OIM) (n = 10); epidural oxymorphone 0.05 mg/kg, (OEP) (n = 10); or epidural medetomidine, 0.015 mg/kg (MEP) (n = 10). Heart rate (H...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950x.1996.tb01428.x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Pain Management After Surgery: A Comparative Study of Analgesics

Surgery can be a painful experience, and finding effective pain relief is essential for recovery. This study compares different analgesics, including oxymorphone and medetomidine, to see which one is best for controlling pain in dogs after orthopedic surgery. Imagine this like a race through the desert, where each drug is vying to be the best at providing relief from the burning pain.

Epidural Advantage

The study found that epidural administration of oxymorphone or medetomidine was more effective than intramuscular oxymorphone in controlling pain and prolonging analgesia. Think of the epidural route as a shortcut through the desert, delivering the pain relief directly to the source.

Balancing Benefits and Risks

While epidural medetomidine provided effective pain relief, it also had some side effects, including bradycardia (slow heart rate) and heart block. This highlights the importance of weighing the potential benefits of different analgesics against their risks.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

Pain management is an important aspect of post-surgical care, and this study provides valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of different analgesic strategies in dogs. It's a reminder that the search for the most effective pain relief is an ongoing journey through the desert of medical knowledge.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1996-11-07
  2. Date Revised 2019-10-24
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

8810028

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/j.1532-950x.1996.tb01428.x

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