Sedation with dexmedetomidine-butorphanol or xylazine-butorphanol continuous intravenous infusions during unilateral ovariectomy in standing donkeys.

Background: Intravenous infusions of alpha-2 adrenoceptor sedatives and opioids can potentially facilitate surgery in donkeys while standing. Literature on this subject matter is scant.

Objectives: Evaluation of efficacy of sedation from α-adrenoceptors (dexmedetomidine or xylazine) and butorphanol during ovariectomy in standing donkeys.

Effects of two continuous infusion doses of lidocaine on isoflurane minimum anesthetic concentration in chickens.

Objective: To assess the effect of two intravenous (IV) doses of lidocaine on the minimum anesthetic concentration (MAC) of isoflurane in chickens.

Study Design: Blinded, prospective, randomized, experimental crossover study.

Animals: A total of six adult female chickens weighing 1.

Determination of the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in donkeys.

Objective: To determine the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane in donkeys and characterize recovery from anesthesia.

Animals: 7 healthy castrated male adult donkeys.

Procedures: Anesthesia was induced with propofol and maintained under mechanical ventilation with 1.

Beyond competencies - describing work ready plus graduates for the New Zealand medical imaging workforce.

Introduction: Medical imaging is a profession where technology and practice is moving forward at a fast pace, while also being situated within rapidly evolving models of healthcare delivery. This requires capabilities in our graduates beyond the competencies to undertake the role. This study used an existing Professional Capability Framework as the foundation for the development of a survey tool to identify those capabilities most valued by the health services that provide placement opportunities for students.

Health visitors' role in newborn blood spot screening.

New national policies and standards for newborn blood spot screening for some uncommon but serious conditions indicate that health visitors may have an increasingly important role in supporting parents. This may include offering support and guidance through times of uncertainty and hearing bad news about their baby's screening result. The U.