Table 4 The duodenal, jejunal, left colonic, right colonic, and cecal motility (contraction / 3 minutes) at zero-time pre- isotonic saline or Dexmedetomidine (3, 5, and 7 μg/kg) injection in donkeys
Group | Duodenal motility | Jejunal motility | Left colonic motility | Right colonic motility | Cecal motility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal saline | 6.9 ± 1.3 | 6.2 ± 0.9 | 5.1 ± 1.2 | 6.9 ± 1.3 | 4.1 ± 1.3 |
Dexmedetomidine (3 μg/kg) | 6.8 ± 1.2 | 6.2 ± 1.0 | 5.1 ± 1.0 | 6.8 ± 1.0 | 4.1 ± 1.0 |
Dexmedetomidine (5 μg/kg) | 6.8 ± 1.2 | 6.2 ± 1.0 | 5.1 ± 1.0 | 6.8 ± 1.0 | 4.1 ± 1.0 |
Dexmedetomidine (7 μg/kg) | 6.8 ± 1.2 | 6.2 ± 1.0 | 5.1 ± 1.0 | 6.8 ± 1.0 | 4.1 ± 1.0a |