Dexmedetomidine continuous rate infusion during isoflurane anaesthesia in canine surgical patients

Dexmedetomidine CRI is a reliable and valuable adjunct to ISO anaesthesia in maintaining surgical anaesthesia in ASA I-II dogs. Data reported indicate adequate overall tissue perfusion and a low ISO requirement while enabling a smooth and rapid recovery following ATI. The DMED CRI of 1 μg kg−1 hour−1 following a loading dose of 5 μg kg−1 produced the most favourable results.