Pre-warming following premedication limits hypothermia before and during anesthesia in Sprague-Dawley rats (Rattus norvegicus)

• Published in: Canadian journal of veterinary research Vol. 85; no. 2; pp. 106 - 111
• Main Authors: Rufiange, Maxime, Leung, Vivian S.Y., Simpson, Keith, Pang, Daniel S.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01.04.2021

In humans and other mammals, general anesthesia impairs thermoregulation, leading to warm core blood redistributing to the periphery. This redistribution is an important contributor to hypothermia that can be reduced with pre-warming before anesthesia. Additionally, sedation following premedication...