Publications by authors named "Adel Almubarak"
Background: Enucleation and exenteration are widely utilized ophthalmic procedures in veterinary practice, involving the complete removal of the eye and comprehensive extraction of orbital contents, respectively. These procedures are indicated for pain relief, excision, and management of neoplasia metastases, and addressing severe medically untreatable conditions.
Aim: This study aimed to develop an orbital enucleation surgical approach.
The welfare of donkeys remains a compelling subject for researchers, with limited literature available on the response of the donkey cardiovascular system during strenuous exercise. The study aimed to address two primary objectives. Firstly, to assess the reliability of wearable devices in detecting heart rate (HR) and ECG readings.
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- Enucleation and exenteration are common eye surgeries in veterinary medicine, specifically in camels, and this study introduces a new surgical method using the supraorbital fossa approach.
- Seven camels underwent this technique at King-Faisal Teaching Veterinary Hospital, where the procedure involved sedation, a specific incision, and careful dissection to remove the eye while managing bleeding effectively.
- The results indicated that the new approach was successful, with a mean surgery time of about 46.6 minutes and few complications, suggesting it is a safe and effective option for camel eye surgery, but further research is needed for wider application.
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- The study examined a new surgical method for removing the eye of horses (enucleation-exenteration) through the supraorbital fossa, using both cadaveric and clinical trials on donkeys.
- A preliminary study on cadaver heads established the surgical anatomy and demonstrated the new approach, while the clinical trials involved eight donkeys undergoing the procedure with no significant complications.
- Results indicated that the supraorbital enucleation technique is feasible and safe, showing positive outcomes in both cadaveric studies and live cases.
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- This study introduced a new technique for administering mandibular nerve blocks in dromedary camels, examining 18 skulls for anatomical mapping.
- Researchers measured three key distances related to the mandibular foramen using precise tools, and tested the technique on five camel cadaver heads to ensure accuracy.
- The results showed that the intraoral technique is effective for achieving local anesthesia, benefiting veterinary anesthesia practices, but further research is needed to assess its long-term safety and effectiveness compared to current methods.
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- General anesthesia in dromedary camels poses risks, so caudal epidural analgesia using a combination of butorphanol and lidocaine offers a safer alternative for pain management.
- A study on nine adult dromedary camels showed that the butorphanol-lidocaine mixture provided longer-lasting analgesia compared to lidocaine or butorphanol alone, with a similar onset time for both the lidocaine and the mixture.
- Side effects included mild ataxia and slight sedation, but overall, the combination improved pain relief duration while minimizing adverse effects.
Background: Personalized healthcare technology has grown explosively through the use of portable and smart monitoring devices for diagnosis. The objective of this study was to determine the practicality and usability of the Equimetre fitness tracker on camels in comparison to the standard base-apex system in normal and clinical cases.
Methods: Five apparently healthy adult camels, five clinical adult cases and two clinical calves were enrolled in this study.
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- Inhalational anesthesia is important in small animal surgery, and choosing the right drug combination can impact the dog's health.
- The study tested the effects of combining butorphanol and lidocaine (BUT-LID) and tramadol and lidocaine (TRM-LID) on reducing the necessary dose of sevoflurane in dogs.
- Results showed that BUT-LID significantly reduced sevoflurane levels needed compared to controls, while TRM-LID had no significant effect, although both combinations were deemed potentially beneficial for anesthesia in dogs.
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- - The study investigates the effects of epidural administration of romifidine, a romifidine-lidocaine combo, and lidocaine alone on sedative and pain relief in donkeys during surgical procedures.
- - Twenty-four healthy adult donkeys were randomly assigned to receive one of the treatments or a control (saline) and observed for sedation and pain relief over a period of 210 minutes post-injection.
- - Results showed that romifidine and romifidine-lidocaine caused moderate sedation, while all treatments provided effective pain relief in specified areas, with romifidine offering the longest duration of sedation.
Background: Epidural analgesia using the alpha-2 agonist detomidine (DE), alone or in combination with lidocaine (LD), is frequently employed for standing surgical procedures in horses, but its use has not been evaluated in donkeys.
Methods: In a randomised controlled prospective trial, 24 healthy adult donkeys were assigned to four groups (n = 6), each receiving 40 μg/kg of DE, 0.22 mg/kg of LD, combined DE and LD (DELD) or 0.
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- * Key findings for the mitral valve included average values for E-wave and A-wave velocities, pressure gradients, and durations, while the aortic valve showed similar measurements with slightly higher velocity and pressure gradient.
- * The resulting reference values for these echocardiographic parameters can assist veterinarians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular issues in donkeys.
In a randomized prospective study, comparative sedative and anti-nociceptive effects of epidural administration of romifidine (RO), lidocaine (LD), and a combination of romifidine-lidocaine (ROLD) in camel were evaluated. Eighteen healthy adult dromedary camels were assigned randomly to three treatment groups ( = 6), each receiving 50 μg/kg of RO, 0.30 mg/kg of LD, or a combination of both RO and LD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSedatives and tranquilizers are important in the control of excited camels during camel transport. This study was conducted to investigate the clinical sedation of camels with acepromazine and its correlation with pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The sedation score, heart rate, respiration, body temperature, and pharmacokinetics were monitored before and after acepromazine injection, and myeloid marker expression was analyzed using membrane immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To compare minimum fresh gas flow (V(min)) requirements and respiratory resistance in the Uniflow and Bain anaesthetic breathing systems used in the Mapleson D mode. Animals Seven pigs, aged 8-12 weeks, anaesthetized for ophthalmic surgery.
Materials And Methods: Anaesthesia was maintained with halothane delivered in oxygen using a (Mapleson D) Bain breathing system.
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- The study aimed to create a reliable experimental model for human rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) using pigs, which have similar eye structures to humans.
- The researchers performed procedures like vitrectomy and created retinal breaks, then observed changes over several days using microscopy techniques to analyze the tissue.
- Results showed that most of the induced detachments grew, and the glial cell response indicated significant activity, confirming the model's relevance for future research in RRD.