Effects of different rates of propofol with or without S-ketamine on ventricular function in healthy cats - a randomized study.

Propofol is used for anesthetic induction in cats and procedural sedation in countries where alfaxalone is not available. Studies have reported propofol-related effects in echocardiography variables in dogs and humans. However, there is a lack of echocardiography studies investigating propofol-related effects on cats.

Evaluation of the anesthetic depth and bispectral index during propofol sequential target-controlled infusion in dogs.

Background And Aim: The use of anesthetic infusions based on pharmacokinetic values associated with anesthetic plan and bispectral index in dogs have not been well-documented in the literature. This study aimed to evaluate the bispectral index (BIS) change based on pre-propofol and establish clinical anesthetic depth changes during propofol sequential target-controlled infusion (STCI) in dogs with a plasma target of 5 μg/mL.

Materials And Methods: Twenty healthy male dogs aged 1-3 years and weighing 9.