Comparison of the effects of thiopentone and propofol on the electrocardiogram of dogs

Veterinary Record

Volumn 160, Issue 20, 2007, Pages 681-686

  Dennis, S G ^a,c   Wotton, P R ^a,d   Boswood, A ^b   Flaherty, D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW   (United Kingdom)

^b ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

^c QUEEN MOTHER HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS   (United Kingdom)

^d Manor Farm Business Park   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 34249855376     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.160.20.681     Document Type: Review

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