• This means using cardiac‐friendly drugs for premedication (i.e., opioids and benzodiazepines), induction (i.e., alfaxalone or etomidate with a benzodiazepine, or neuroleptic anesthesia [fentanyl and a benzodiazepine]), and reducing the amount of inhalant administered (i.e., through the use of opioids for their MAC‐sparing effect, as well as local blocks if possible). (veteriankey.com)
  • 6. Hedgehogs: Premedication facilitates handling for induction. (vin.com)