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Research
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Pre-operative dextrose infusion to diminish Post-operative
stress and recovery in elective canine ovariohysterectomy -
Evaluation of a novel approach -
M. Laiju Philip, C. B. Devanand, K. D. John Martin and T. Sarada
Amma
Vet World. 2010; 3(2): 88-89
Abstract
The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect
preoperative dextrose infusion in promoting post operative
recovery. The bitches presented for panhysterectomy were divided
into two groups consisting of six each. Physiological and
Haematological Parameters were estimated before and after
surgery. Cortisol concentration and glucose concentration were
also estimated. Sedation score and pain score were recorded from
immediately after surgery up to 3rd postoperative day. A
significant reduction in stress in the immediate postoperative
period was noted as indicated by lowered elevation of cortisol
and glucose level, and early anaesthetic recovery in animals
received dextrose infusion in the preoperative period. The
positive benefits in terms of improved postoperative outcome and
patient well being after elective surgery recommends
preoperative dextrose infusion in dogs as a general protocol in
future practice in animal surgery.
Keywords: Canine, Ovariohysterectomy, Stress,
Pre-operative, Post-operative, Dextrose.
