Abstract
Objective
To describe the effects of presurgical preparation with an isopropyl alcohol or water
rinse on the perioperative rectal temperature (RT) of puppies and kittens.
Study design
Randomized clinical trial.
Animals
A total of 48 intact female mixed breed puppies and 43 intact female Domestic Short
Hair kittens aged 8–18 weeks.
Methods
All animals were premedicated with intramuscular buprenorphine (0.02 mg kg–1) and acepromazine (0.05 mg kg–1). Anesthesia was induced with intravenous propofol (4 mg kg–1 to effect) for puppies or ketamine (5 mg kg–1) and midazolam (0.25 mg kg–1) for kittens. RT was measured every minute for the first 15 minutes at the beginning
of hair/fur removal, then every 5 minutes for 45 minutes (dogs) and 35 minutes (cats).
All animals were prepared for surgery using a 1.6% chlorhexidine solution, then rinsed
with either isopropyl alcohol (group CA) or water (group CW).
Results
Mean RT difference between the groups was not significant at any time point. The mean
RT at 45 minutes for dogs was 35.9 °C and 36.0 °C in groups CA and CW, respectively
(p = 0.74). The mean RT at 35 minutes for cats was 35.1 °C in both groups (p = 0.84).
Conclusions and clinical relevance
The use of either water or alcohol as a rinsing agent results in the same degree of
perioperative temperature change. Other factors that contribute to perioperative hypothermia
should be considered when choosing between these rinsing agents in surgical preparation
of pediatric and small animals.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 28, 2020
Accepted:
November 20,
2020
Received:
September 29,
2020
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