The maintenance of corneal and normal eye function is necessary for the ocular health and integrity. Tear plays an important role in defense mechanism and nutrition of eye. The Schirmer tear tests (STT I, II) are widely used in ophthalmic examination to evaluate tear production as an aid to...

Twenty healthy rabbits, of either sex, weighing 1.5 to 2.0 kg were divided into two groups (Gr-1 and Gr-2). After the routine pre-anaesthetic procedures and evaluations all rabbits were given subcutaneous injections of glycopyrrolate @ 0.01 mg/kg and xylazine @ 4 mg/kg as premedication; anaesthesia ...

New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are an established in vivo model for the study of structural and functional consequences of vocal-fold vibration. Research design requires invasive laryngotracheal procedures, and the presence of laryngospasms or pain responses (or both) hinder...

Among unconventional pets, rabbits are often appreciated animals for having a docile temperament. However, its anatomical and physiological particularities predispose to dental disorders, eventually requiring surgical and anesthetic interventions. Considering that there are no reports on the...

Rabbit anaesthesia is perceived by many as a difficult, high-risk procedure. Many veterinarians therefore do not feel comfortable when having to sedate or anaesthetize a rabbit. Fortunately, the arrival of newer, safer anaesthetic agents, development of specialized anaesthetic equipment, and...

Background: Oleuropein is known to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. An important aim of anesthetic management in ocular surgery is to keep the intraocular pressure under control. Studies have researched a variety of prophylactic materials used to prevent increases in intraocular...

This issue of Veterinary Anesthetic and Monitoring Equipment is the first veterinary-specific resource solely dedicated to anesthetic and monitoring equipment used in clinical practice. Offers a practical guide to anesthetic and monitoring equipment commonly used in veterinary medicine and provides ...

An experimental study was conducted in 12 male New Zealand White rabbits to compare the face mask and endotracheal intubation techniques for maintenance of anaesthesia. Butorphanol was given @ 0.1 mg/kg IM as premedicant followed by ketamine (20 mg/kg IM) and midazolam (1 mg/kg IM) for induction of ...

Reflexes, muscle tonus, heart rate, respiratory frequency and blood pressure are parameters that can be used to evaluate the depth of anaesthesia. Bispectral index (BIS) has been developed with the objective of evaluating quantitatively the sedative and hypnotic effects of anaesthetic drugs. It is...

The aim of this study was to evaluate four protocols of loco regional anesthesia for ophthalmic procedures that could provide safety and life support, in addition to maintain intraocular pressure stable, with eye centralization and eyelid akinesia. 20 New Zealand rabbits were used to perform local ...