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Rupture of the urinary bladder in a piglet during manual expression
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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Susanna Solbak, Liv Østevik, Joanna Raszplewicz, Andreas Lervik, Birgit Ranheim, Henning Andreas Haga Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Effect of dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion on the bispectral index during alfaxalone anaesthesia in dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevanceAdministration of dexmedetomidine (2 μg kg−1 + CRI 1 μg kg−1 hour−1) decreases the BIS values and avoids the autonomic responses of a nociceptive stimulus during alfaxalone anaesthesia at 0.07 mg kg−1 minute−1 in dogs. However, further studies are needed to verify whether this combination produces an adequate degree of hypnosis under surgical situations. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Rocio Navarrete, Setefilla Quirós‐Carmona, María del M Granados, Rafael J Gómez‐Villamandos, Juan M Domínguez, José A Férnandez‐Sarmiento, Pilar Muñoz‐Rascón, Francisco J Funes, Juan Morgaz Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A description of a technique for ultrasound‐guided lumbar plexus catheter in dogs: cadaveric study
Conclusions and clinical relevanceThis technique has shown a high percentage of success and low rate of complications. The only complication investigated in this study was the spread to the abdomen or epidural space. To establish safety, clinical studies will be needed. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Paolo Monticelli, Maja Drożdżyńska, Thaleia Stathopoulou, David Neilson, Tommaso Gregori, Jaime Viscasillas Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Hypoventilation exacerbates the cardiovascular depression caused by a high volume of lumbosacral epidural bupivacaine in two isoflurane‐anesthetized dogs
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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Douglas S Castro, João HN Soares, Maria AKA Gress, Pablo E Otero, Elizabeth Marostica, Fabio O Ascoli Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Comparison of bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine femoral and sciatic nerve blocks with bupivacaine and buprenorphine epidural injection for stifle arthroplasty in dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevanceBoth techniques have the potential to provide sufficient analgesia for up to 24 hours in approximately two‐thirds of dogs. Careful observation for signs of pain and preparedness to intervene is still recommended. The incidence of urinary retention was low in both groups. These techniques show promise for providing high‐quality analgesia for stifle arthroplasty. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Annatasha KG Bartel, Luis Campoy, Manuel Martin‐Flores, Robin D Gleed, Kyle J Walker, Courtney E Scanapico, Alison B Reichard Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The cardiovascular status of isoflurane‐anaesthetized horses with and without dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion evaluated at equivalent depths of anaesthesia
Conclusions and clinical relevanceCardiovascular function in horses receiving isoflurane and 1.75 μg kg−1 minute−1 dexmedetomidine is more compromised than in horses receiving a higher concentration of isoflurane and 0.9% NaCl CRI. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 22, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Åse I Risberg, Birgit Ranheim, Randi I Krontveit, Andreas Lervik, Henning A Haga Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Abstracts presented at the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Annual Meeting,19th September, 2015, Washington DC, USA
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Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 21, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Abstracts Source Type: research

The cardiovascular status of isoflurane ‐anaesthetized horses with and without dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion evaluated at equivalent depths of anaesthesia
Conclusions and clinical relevanceCardiovascular function in horses receiving isoflurane and 1.75 μg kg−1 minute−1 dexmedetomidine is more compromised than in horses receiving a higher concentration of isoflurane and 0.9% NaCl CRI. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 20, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Åse I Risberg, Birgit Ranheim, Randi I Krontveit, Andreas Lervik, Henning A Haga Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Preliminary investigation comparing a detomidine continuous rate infusion combined with either morphine or buprenorphine for standing sedation in horses
Conclusions and clinical relevanceAt the doses used, buprenorphine produced greater sedation but more post‐operative complications than morphine. However, Type I or Type II errors cannot be excluded and larger studies are required to confirm these findings. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 19, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Joanna J Potter, Paul D MacFarlane, Emma J Love, Henry Tremaine, Polly M Taylor, Joanna C Murrell Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Factors affecting mechanical nociceptive thresholds in healthy sows
Conclusions and clinical relevanceMNTs and intra‐site variability in healthy sows were affected by several factors, indicating that this methodology requires considerable attention to detail. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 15, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elena Nalon, Dominiek Maes, Sofie Piepers, Polly Taylor, Miriam MJ Riet, Geert PJ Janssens, Sam Millet, Frank AM Tuyttens Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Pain and analgesia following onychectomy in cats: a systematic review
Abstract ObjectivesTo systematically review published studies evaluating pain associated with onychectomy in cats, and to assess the efficacy of the analgesic therapies applied. Databases usedFour sources were used to identify manuscripts for review. Databases searched were those of the National Library of Medicine, EMBASE and CAB International. In addition, pertinent references in the bibliographies of included articles were retrieved. ResultsTwenty manuscripts published in refereed journals were reviewed. These included papers reporting 18 clinical trials and two studies conducted in conditioned research cats. Twelve ana...
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 12, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Deborah V Wilson, Peter J Pascoe Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Pilot study of long‐term anaesthesia in broiler chickens
Conclusions and clinical relevanceLong‐term, stable anaesthesia is possible in clinically healthy chickens, provided complications such as hypothermia and hypoventilation are addressed and vital signs are carefully monitored. There are no known previous reports describing monitored, controlled anaesthesia of this duration in chickens. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Peter M O'Kane, Ian F Connerton, Kate L White Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

General anesthesia with an injectable 8% v/v sevoflurane lipid emulsion administered intravenously to dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevanceAdministration of 8% v/v sevoflurane lipid emulsion IV was effective in maintaining general anesthesia in dogs, but resulted in moderate cardiopulmonary depression, metabolic and respiratory acidosis. The amount of sevoflurane (g hour−1) required to maintain general anesthesia was significantly lower for inhaled than for IV sevoflurane. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Claudio C Natalini, Priscila B Da Silva Serpa, Ruben L Cavalcanti, Alexandre S Polydoro, Joanna E Griffith, Luiz CP Santos, Anthony Nicholson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Alfaxalone for total intravenous anaesthesia in bitches undergoing elective caesarean section and its effects on puppies: a randomized clinical trial
Conclusions and clinical relevanceAlfaxalone CRI seems to be a possible protocol for puppies and bitches undergoing elective caesarean sections. However, bitches recovered more slowly and puppy Apgar scores were lower in comparison to isoflurane. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - October 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clara Conde Ruiz, Andrea P Del Carro, Emilie Rosset, Emilie Guyot, Laura Maroiller, Samuel Buff, Karine Portier Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Pressure algometry measurement of canine muscular pain near the thoracolumbar junction: evaluation of a modified technique
Conclusion and clinical relevanceMNTs in dogs without exercise restriction or CAMT were consistently repeatable and unchanged over time, indicating that there was no learned apprehension response to pressure algometry using the modified technique. Therefore, the increasing MNT values with time in dogs administered exercise restriction with or without CAMT suggests improved muscular comfort of the thoracolumbar region. Although further research is needed, use of this modified technique should improve the utility of pressure algometry for measuring muscular pain in dogs. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - September 11, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: David M Lane, Sarah A Hill Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research