Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine on sciatic and femoral nerve blockade in dogs

Conclusions and clinical relevanceAlthough a longer duration of sensory blockade was observed with perineural dexmedetomidine, a significant increase compared with the control group was not established. Other concentrations should be investigated to verify if dexmedetomidine is a useful adjuvant to local anesthetics in peripheral nerve blocks in dogs.

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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - June 27, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Thomas A Trein, Beatriz P Floriano, Juliana T Wagatsuma, Joana Z Ferreira, Guilherme L Silva, Paulo SP dos Santos, Sílvia HV Perri, Valéria NLS Oliva Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research