Assessment of a carbon dioxide laser for the measurement of thermal nociceptive thresholds following intramuscular administration of analgesic drugs in pain‐free female cats

Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe CO2 laser technique may have utility in the assessment of thermal nociceptive thresholds in pain‐free cats after analgesic administration and may provide a simpler alternative to existing systems. Further exploration is required to examine its sensitivity and comparative utility.

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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - February 14, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mark J Farnworth, Lorelle A Barrett, Nigel J Adams, Ngaio J Beausoleil, Karin Weidgraaf, Margreet Hekman, J Paul Chambers, David G Thomas, Natalie K Waran, Kevin J Stafford Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research