Electrocardiographic Studies in Etomidate and Propofol Anaesthesia Following Atropine, Diazepam and Fentanyl Premedication in Geriatric Dogs

摘要

Twelve dogs of either sex brought to the college clinic with surgical affections were utilized to study the effect of etomidate and propofol after premedication with atropine sulphate, diazepam and fentanyl. The animals were divided into two groups of six animals each. Etomidate was administered intravenously in group Ⅰ dogs. Propofol @ 6 mg/kg b.wt. was administered intravenously in group Ⅱ dogs. Induction was excellent, smooth and attained sternal recumbency rapidly without struggling in both groups. Recovery from anaesthesia was smooth and excitement free in both the groups. However, prolonged recovery was a consistent observation in propofol group.