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A M Klide

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PubMed1989

An hypothesis for the prolonged effect of acupuncture.

A comparison of acupuncture treatment methods, schedules, and results with the training methods, and results of the experiments involved in the training of various autonomic functions, shows many similarities. Both require a number of treatments or training sessions, both utilize a reward, and both produce an effect that lasts for a length of time after the last treatment or training session. From this information, it would appear that it is possible that the mechanism for the prolonged effect of acupuncture in treating chronic pain is that the repeated activation of the physiological systems by which acupuncture inhibits pain, by the repeated acupuncture treatments, trains the body to continue this activity and thereby maintains the pain relief for a period of time after the last treatment.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1989

Overriding vertebral spinous processes in the extinct horse, Equus occidentalis.

Lumbar and thoracic vertebrae of the extinct horse, Equus occidentalis, were examined for gross and radiographic evidence of overriding spinous processes. Of 2,661 vertebrae examined, 580 had intact spinous processes. Thirty-six intact spinous processes, which appeared grossly similar to overriding spinous processes in the modern domestic horse, E caballus caballus, were radiographed. Of these 36 vertebrae, 2 had radiographic signs compatible with a radiographic diagnosis of overriding spinous processes, ie, radiographically observed lysis and/or sclerosis. Seemingly, weight bearing or other stresses imposed by human beings may not have induced the signs of overriding spinous processes.

Animals↗
PubMed1987

Use of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic back pain in horses: stimulation of acupuncture points with saline solution injections.

Fifteen horses that could not train or perform their sport at an acceptable level because of chronic back pain of 2 to 24 months' duration, and that did not obtain lasting improvement from other previous treatments, were treated with acupuncture. The treatments consisted of injection of 1 ml of sterile saline (0.9% NaCl) solution, with no preservatives, at 9 acupuncture points. The horses were treated once a week for a mean of 9 treatments. The mean number of treatments before obvious improvement was 4. After treatment, 13 of the 15 horses had apparent alleviation of their signs of pain and could train and compete. Six to 12 months after their last treatment, 2 horses had been removed from competition; one had sustained a fracture and the other had died. The remaining 11 of the original 13 that competed after treatment were still competing.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1987

Acupuncture therapy for the treatment of intractable, idiopathic epilepsy in five dogs.

Five epileptic dogs, nonresponsive to high levels of anticonvulsants were presented to the acupuncture clinic at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for treatment. Acupuncture was performed by placing small gold implants subcutaneously over the calvaria at acupuncture points on the Governing Vessel (GV), Gall Bladder (GB), and Bladder (B) meridians and left in place to provide constant stimulation to the points. Each of the five dogs treated showed a change in seizure patterns following gold implant placement. Two dogs had decreases in seizure frequency with their medication continued as before acupuncture, but they reverted to their previous pattern approximately five months after treatment. Three dogs continued to have decreased numbers of seizures and were maintained on decreased levels of anticonvulsants.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1984

Acupuncture for treatment of chronic back pain in the horse.

Fifteen horses with chronic back pain for 1/2 to 9 years, who could not function normally, who did not obtain any lasting improvement from other previous treatments, were treated with acupuncture. The treatments were 20 minutes of manual acupuncture. The average number of treatments was 7.9 times administered at weekly intervals. After the acupuncture treatments were completed, 13 of the 15 horses were able to function normally.

Acupuncture Therapy↗
PubMed1976

Cardiopulmonary effects of enflurane and isoflurane in the dog.

The cardiopulmonary effects of 2 new inhalant anesthetics, enflurane and isoflurane, were studied in nonsedated, previously instrumented, awake dogs. Base line values were determined, and anesthesia was induced and maintained with the drug being studied. Enflurane depressed cardiopulmonary function to a greater extent than isoflurane. The depression of cardiopulmonary function from both agents increased with increasing depth of anesthesia. Enflurance produced muslce twitching, but isoflurane did not.

Anesthesia, Inhalation↗
PubMed1975

Chronic subcutaneous implantation of a blood vessel catheter injection cap.

A technique was devised for chronic subcutaneous implantation of a blood vessel catheter-injection cap. The device consisted of a disposable injection cap and blunt needle, which had been coated with silicone medical adhesive, and a silicone rubber catheter, which was attached to the blunt needle. The catheter was surgically placed in a blood vessel, and the injection cap was left in the subcutaneous pocket. For usage, such as blood sample collection for measurement of pressure, a hypodermic needle with a 3-way stopcock attached was pushed through the skin and into the injection cap. After the procedure was completed, the catheter was flushed with diluted heparin solution, and the hypodermic needle was pulled out. This has been used in dogs and sheep for as long as 8 weeks.

Animals↗
PubMed1975

Cardiopulmonary effects of xylazine in dogs.

Effects of the drug xylazine were determined on arterial pH, arterial oxygen pressure (PaO2), arterial carbon dioxide pressure (PaCO2), aortic blood pressure, aortic flow, heart rate, pulse pressure, stroke volume, and peripheral resistance of dogs. The drug was given intravenously (IV) with and without atropine and was given intramuscularly (IM) without atropine. After IV administration of xylazine (1.1 mg/kg), arterial pH, PaO2, and PaCO2 values were not changed from control values. However, the drug did produce a statistically significant decrease in heart rate, decrease in aortic flow, initial increase in blood pressure followed by decrease, and increase in peripheral resistance. Stroke volume and pulse pressure were not significantly changed. Atropine (0.02 mg/kg, IV) did not significantly change any of the effects produced by xylazine. Intramuscular administration of xylazine (2.2 mg/kg) did not produce significant changes in arterial pH, PaO2, or PaCO2. Heart rate and aortic flow decreased significantly, but statistically significant changes did not occur in aortic blood pressure or peripheral resistance; however, the changes in these last 2 values were in the same direction and were of similar magnitude as those which occurred afger IV administration of xylazine.

Animals↗
PubMed1973

Avian anesthesia.

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Airway Obstruction↗