Hemodynamic Effects of Low-Dose Atipamezole in Isoflurane-Anesthetized Cats Receiving an Infusion of Dexmedetomidine

Manuel Martin-Flores, Daniel M Sakai, Juhana Honkavaara, Luis Campoy

J Feline Med Surg. 2018 Jun;20(6):571-577.

PMID: 28766985

Abstract:

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular effects of low-dose atipamezole administered intravenously to isoflurane-anesthetized cats receiving dexmedetomidine. We hypothesized that atipamezole would increase heart rate (HR) and reduce arterial blood pressure in isoflurane-anesthetized cats receiving dexmedetomidine. Methods Six healthy adult domestic shorthair cats were anesthetized with isoflurane and instrumented for direct arterial pressures and cardiac output (CO) measurements. The cats received a target-controlled infusion of dexmedetomidine (target plasma concentration 10 ng/ml) for 30 mins before administration of atipamezole. Two sequential doses of atipamezole (15 and 30 μg/kg IV) were administered at least 20 mins apart, during dexmedetomidine administration. The effects of dexmedetomidine and each dose of atipamezole on HR, mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), CO and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) were documented. Results Dexmedetomidine reduced the HR by 22%, increased MAP by 78% (both P ⩽0.01), decreased CO by 48% and increased SVR by 58% (both P ⩽0.0003). Administration of atipamezole 15 and 30 μg/kg intravenously increased HR by 8% ( P = 0.006) and 4% ( P = 0.1), respectively. MAP decreased by 39% and 47%, respectively (both P ⩽0.004). Atipamezole 30 μg/kg returned CO and SVR to baseline values. Conclusions and relevance Low doses of atipamezole (15 and 30 μg/kg) administered intravenously to anesthetized cats decreased arterial blood pressure with only marginal increases in HR. Atipamezole 30 μg/kg restored CO and SVR to baseline values before dexmedetomidine administration.

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