1. Epidural anaesthetic effect of the 8% emulsified isoflurane: a study in rabbits 
Y.-F. Chai, J. Yang, J. Liu, H.-B. Song, J.-W. Yang, S.-L. Liu, W.-S. Zhang, Q.-W. Wang 
British Journal of Anaesthesia 
Volume 100, Issue 1, Pages (January 2008)
DOI: /bja/aem298
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2. Fig 1
Comparisons of the maximum level of sensory blockade (upper level and lower level of the blocked dermatomes) between the E-isoflurane group and the Lidocaine group. The drug administered is emulsified isoflurane 8%, 1 ml in the E-isoflurane group or lidocaine 1%, 1 ml in the Lidocaine group. Each testing site is rated as follows: hand, +3; chest, +2; epigastrium, +1; knee, −1; foot, −2. Level ‘0’ means that the sensory blockade level cannot be detected. Values are mean (sd) (n=10). There is no significant difference in either upper level or lower level between the two groups (P>0.05).
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3. Fig 2
Comparisons of the maximum degree of motor blockade between the E-isoflurane group and the Lidocaine group. The drug administered is 8% emulsified isoflurane 1 ml in the E-isoflurane group or lidocaine 1%, 1 ml in the Lidocaine group. The motor blockade degree is evaluated as follows: 0, free movements of the animal using hind limbs needed without limitation or loss of balance; 1, limited or asymmetrical movements of the hind limbs needed to support the body and walk; 2, inability to support the back of the body on the hind limbs, despite existing ability to move the limbs and to respond to pain stimulus applied by needle; and 3, total paralysis of the hind limbs. Values are mean (sd) (n=10). There is no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05).
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4. Fig 3
Changes in MAP within the first hour after epidural injection of the drugs. The drug administered is 8% emulsified isoflurane 1 ml in the E-isoflurane group, lidocaine 1%, 1 ml in the Lidocaine group, Intralipid® 30%, 1 ml in the Intralipid group or normal saline 1 ml in the NS group. The time point ‘0’ represents the time point of the base line. Values are mean (sd) (n=10). *P<0.05 vs NS group (for E-isoflurane group), #P<0.05 vs NS group (for Lidocaine group).
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