Comparison of 2 bupivacaine delivery methods to control postoperative pain in dogs

Enucleation is a common procedure performed by general practitioners, emergency veterinarians, and veterinary ophthalmologists. Pain generated from this procedure has generally been addressed with use of systemic perioperative opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Recent publications have demonstrated that delivery of local anesthetic to the retrobulbar space prior to enucleation results in less pain after surgery. Retrobulbar injections are not without risk. Complications may include brainstem anesthesia, globe perforation and cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as other problems.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: research