MAC-Sparing Effect of Transdermal Fentanyl in Sevoflurane-Anesthetized Sheep

Lauren, Duffee; Eraldo, Passino Sanna; Antonio, Scanu; Nicolò, Columbano

doi:10.2478/acve-2018-0015

Abstract

Transdermal fentanyl allows for consistent plasma concentrations of a potent synthetic μ-opioid receptor agonist and can provide constant post-operative analgesia for up to 72 h. The aim of this study was to determine the reduction of the minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane (MAC_SEVO) by transdermal fentanyl in nonpregnant ewes. Nine sheep were mask induced with sevoflurane (SEVO in oxygen). MAC_SEVO determinations involved electrical current applied to the lateral metacarpus as a supramaximal stimulus and measurements in duplicate. Seven days later, a fentanyl patch (75 μg/h) was applied to each sheep and 15.1 ± 1.8 h later the MAC re-determined (MAC_SF). MAC_SF was 1.99 ± 0.32 %, corresponding to 25.6 ± 8.1 % reduction from MAC_SEVO (P < 0.001). Transdermal fentanyl produces a significant MAC_SEVO-sparing effect with minimal effect on cardiovascular parameters.

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MAC-Sparing Effect of Transdermal Fentanyl in Sevoflurane-Anesthetized Sheep

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