Table 4.
Mean total multi-dose propofol (MDP) required for induction of anesthesia, grouped by premedicant 1
| Premedicant | None | Midazolam | Acepromazine | Medetomidine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Number of animals |
23 |
47 |
45 |
20 |
|
Total MDP dose (mg/kg)
2
|
7.55 |
4.70 |
4.00 |
3.15 |
|
Standard deviation |
2.14 |
1.34 |
0.95 |
1.38 |
| Range | 4.6-16.0 | 2.2-8.3 | 1.8-5.1 | 1.7-7.5 |
1Sedative and tranquilizers given in combination with buprenorphine; use of anticholinergics was optional. See text for additional detail.
2Statistically significant (p < 0.05) differences: None > (Midazolam, Acepromazine and Medetomidine) and Midazolam > Medetomidine.