Stress‐related biomarkers in dogs administered regional anaesthesia or fentanyl for analgesia during stifle surgery

Conclusions and clinical relevanceAnalgesia with a peripheral nerve block or spinal anaesthesia prevented the glycaemic and cortisol responses to surgery, promoted better recovery quality, and decreased postoperative pain scores compared with FEN. In the present study, the regional anaesthesia techniques used were found to be excellent alternatives to fentanyl administration.

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - May 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Marta Romano, Diego A Portela, Gloria Breghi, Pablo E Otero Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research