Differences in Transdiaphragmatic Pressure of Dogs Suffering from Cervical or Thoracolumbar Myelopathy Anaesthetised with Isoflurane.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to evaluate differences in transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi) in dogs suffering from cervical myelopathy (CM) and thoracolumbar myelopathy (TLM) anaesthetised with isoflurane (ISO).

Methods

This prospective cohort study included ASA II-status dogs diagnosed with either CM or TLM, anaesthetised for diagnostic or surgical purposes between September 2021 and July 2023. Patients followed the same anaesthetic protocol, and maximum Pdi was recorded at 10 (Pdimax10), 20 (Pdimax20), and 30 (Pdimax30) minutes using balloon catheters placed in the stomach (Pgast) and in the mid-third of the oesophagus (Poes).

Results

A total of 50 dogs were included: 25 in the CM group and 25 in the TLM group. In the TLM group, Pdimax10 was 9.4 mmHg ± 6.1,

SUBMITTER: Sarpekidou E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758306 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature