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View article: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block with 0.5 mL of 0.2% bupivacaine/kg is a valuable perioperative analgesic adjunct for cats undergoing ovariectomy
Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block with 0.5 mL of 0.2% bupivacaine/kg is a valuable perioperative analgesic adjunct for cats undergoing ovariectomy Open
OBJECTIVE To assess the perioperative analgesic effects of bilateral ultrasound (US)-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) using low-volume (LV) or high-volume (HV) bupivacaine, compared to a control group, in cats undergoing ovariectomy. …
View article: Chylopericardium Effusion in a Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis)
Chylopericardium Effusion in a Lac Alaotra Bamboo Lemur (Hapalemur alaotrensis) Open
An 11-year-old female Hapalemur alaotrensis was evaluated following a history of dyspnea of 15 days’ duration. Thoracic radiography performed by the referring veterinarian revealed a large cardiac silhouette and dorsal deviation of the tra…
View article: Case Report: Ultrasound Sciatic and Saphenous Nerve Blocks for Tibial Malunion Surgical Correction in a Pediatric African Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Case Report: Ultrasound Sciatic and Saphenous Nerve Blocks for Tibial Malunion Surgical Correction in a Pediatric African Leopard (Panthera pardus) Open
Little information is available regarding ultrasound-guided locoregional anesthesia in non-domestic species. Locoregional techniques have been shown to reduce intraoperative anesthetic requirements and provide postoperative pain relief. De…
View article: Oral Transmucosal or Intramuscular Administration of Dexmedetomidine–Methadone Combination in Dogs: Sedative and Physiological Effects
Oral Transmucosal or Intramuscular Administration of Dexmedetomidine–Methadone Combination in Dogs: Sedative and Physiological Effects Open
The aim of this study was to compare the sedative and physiological effects following either oral transmucosal (OTM) or intramuscular administration of dexmedetomidine–methadone combination in healthy dogs. Thirty dogs were randomly assign…
View article: Oral Transmucosal Cannabidiol Oil Formulation as Part of a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen: Effects on Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvement in Dogs Affected by Spontaneous Osteoarthritis
Oral Transmucosal Cannabidiol Oil Formulation as Part of a Multimodal Analgesic Regimen: Effects on Pain Relief and Quality of Life Improvement in Dogs Affected by Spontaneous Osteoarthritis Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of oral transmucosal (OTM) cannabidiol (CBD), in addition to a multimodal pharmacological treatment for chronic osteoarthritis-related pain in dogs. Twenty-one dogs were randomly divided i…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF ANESTHESIA IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY
THE INFLUENCE OF ANESTHESIA IN THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY Open
Central nervous system is a complex machine; it is constituted by more or less 172 billions of cells divided between neurons and glia. This incredible number of cells, particularly neurons, are constantly connected, working 24 hours a day,…
View article: Dexmedetomidine and ketamine simultaneous administration in tigers ( <i>Panthera tigris</i> ): pharmacokinetics and clinical effects
Dexmedetomidine and ketamine simultaneous administration in tigers ( <i>Panthera tigris</i> ): pharmacokinetics and clinical effects Open
Background The study determines the pharmacokinetic profiles of dexmedetomidine (DEX), ketamine (KET) and its active metabolite, norketamine (NORKET), after simultaneous administration. Moreover, the study evaluates the sedative effects of…
View article: Locoregional anaesthesia for perioperative pain management in rabbits undergoing Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (TECALBO): case series.
Locoregional anaesthesia for perioperative pain management in rabbits undergoing Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (TECALBO): case series. Open
TECALBO is an effective yet invasive surgical technique to treat end-stage internal and external otitis in rabbits. The aim of this study is to describe a new locoregional analgesic approach, as until now only systemic analgesia was descri…
View article: Clinical effects of dexmedetomidine combined with methadone after intranasal and intramuscular administration in dogs
Clinical effects of dexmedetomidine combined with methadone after intranasal and intramuscular administration in dogs Open
The intranasal (IN) route shows promise for chemical restraint given the large area offered for drugs absorption. The nasal turbinates increase nasal mucosa surface, which have a greater blood flow than muscle, brain and liver tissue . Aim…
View article: Helical Hydro-Computed Tomography in the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in two foals
Helical Hydro-Computed Tomography in the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis in two foals Open
Pyloric stenosis is rarely reported in horses (Bart et al 1980; Bezdecova et al. 2009). Congenital and acquired conditions have been described (Church et al 1986; Heidmann et al 2004; Laing et al. 1992; McGill et al. 1984) clinical suspici…
View article: Peribulbar block in equine isolated heads. Development of a single needle technique and tomographic evaluation
Peribulbar block in equine isolated heads. Development of a single needle technique and tomographic evaluation Open
Peribulbar block (PPB) has been used in humans as a safer alternative to retrobulbar block (RBB). PBB, depends on the diffusion of anaesthetic solution into the muscle across the connective tissue and it is performed introducing the needle…
View article: Pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine combined with methadone following oral-transmucosal and intramuscular administration in dogs
Pharmacokinetics of dexmedetomidine combined with methadone following oral-transmucosal and intramuscular administration in dogs Open
Oral-transmucosal (OTM) drug delivery refers to noninvasive and painless administration of medical preparations through any oral cavity membrane to achieve systemic effects (Sattar et al., 2014). Regarding sedative drugs, OTM administratio…
View article: Ultrasound-guided epidural catheter placement with a new technique: preliminary cadaveric study.
Ultrasound-guided epidural catheter placement with a new technique: preliminary cadaveric study. Open
Several methods are described in veterinary medicine to perform and assess correct epidural needle placement to provide effective epidural analgesia (Adami et al 2017). The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of an ultrasound …
View article: Evaluation of an oral transmucosal administration of dexmedetomidine-butorphanol and dexmedetomidine-methadone in dogs.
Evaluation of an oral transmucosal administration of dexmedetomidine-butorphanol and dexmedetomidine-methadone in dogs. Open
Oral transmucosal (OTM) delivery is a simple and painless method for sedative administration in veterinary medicine and allows a rapid absorption without a first-pass metabolism by the liver (Porters et al. 2014.). OTM is particularly usef…