Abstract:Objective To develop a new selectively-anesthetized spinal cord model in New Zealand white rabbits by emulsified Sevoflurane. Methods Sixteen New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into two groups. In the group vein, 8% emulsified Sevoflurane was infused via the ear vein at 8 ml/(kg·h). In the group artery, 8% emulsified Sevoflurane was infused into abdominal aorta (T12-L1) by catheter at 8 ml/(kg·h). The concentration (Csevo) and partial pressure (Psevo) of Sevoflurane in carotid artery and jugular vein (representing the brain) and femoral artery and vein (representing the spinal cord) were determined using a gas chromatograph with the two-stage head space equilibrium method. Results In the group vein, there were no significant differences in Csevo or Psevo among different sites (P > 0.05). In the group artery, there was no significant difference in Csevo or Psevo between carotid artery and jugular vein, or between femoral artery and vein (P > 0.05). However, the Psevo of the femoral artery was (3.26 ± 0.37) times that of the carotid artery, the Psevo of the femoral vein was (3.87 ± 0.85) times that of the jugular vein, there were significant differences (P < 0.05). Conclusions Based on the segmental spinal cord circulation system of New Zealand white rabbits, we successfully established selectively-anesthetized spinal cord (lumbar and sacro-coccygeal region) model by emulsified Sevoflurane.