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Anaesthetic and cardiorespiratory effects of a constant rate infusion of fentanyl in isoflurane‐ anaesthetized sheep
Conclusions and clinical relevanceFentanyl reduced isoflurane requirements without clinically affecting the cardiorespiratory stability or post‐operative recovery in anaesthetized sheep undergoing orthopaedic surgery. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 31, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Francisco J Funes, María del Mar Granados, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete, Andrés Fernández‐Sarmiento, Rafael Gómez‐Villamandos, Pilar Muñoz, Setefilla Quirós, José M Carrillo, Ignacio López‐Villalba, Juan M Dominguez Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

An equine pain face
Conclusions and clinical relevanceAn equine pain face comprising ‘low’ and/or ‘asymmetrical’ ears, an angled appearance of the eyes, a withdrawn and/or tense stare, mediolaterally dilated nostrils and tension of the lips, chin and certain facial muscles expressions can be recognized in horses during induced acute pain. This description of an equine pain face may be useful for improving tools for pain recognition in horses with mild to moderate pain. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 31, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Karina B Gleerup, Björn Forkman, Casper Lindegaard, Pia H Andersen Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A comparison of cardiopulmonary function, recovery quality, and total dosages required for induction and total intravenous anesthesia with propofol versus a propofol‐ketamine combination in healthy Beagle dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevanceTotal intravenous anesthesia in healthy dogs with ketamine and propofol in a 1:1 mg mL−1 combination resulted in significant propofol dose reduction, higher HR, improved MAP, no difference in recovery quality, but more significant respiratory depression compared to propofol alone. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Martin J Kennedy, Lesley J Smith Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Electrocardiographic indicators of excitability in horses for predicting recovery quality after general anaesthesia
ConclusionsPredictions of recovery quality after general anaesthesia in horses cannot be based on preanaesthetic ECG variables. Clinical relevanceMeasures other than those based on the ECG should be investigated as predictors of recovery quality. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Thomas Tzelos, Karen J Blissitt, R Eddie Clutton Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Antinociceptive effect of buprenorphine and evaluation of the nociceptive withdrawal reflex in foals
Conclusion and clinical relevanceThese findings indicate that buprenorphine has antinociceptive effect in foals. Opioid side effects often recognized in adult horses also occur in foals. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Åse I Risberg, Claudia Spadavecchia, Birgit Ranheim, Eli HS Hendrickson, Andreas Lervik, Henning A Haga Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Intravenous sufentanil‐midazolam versus sevoflurane anaesthesia in medetomidine pre‐medicated Himalayan rabbits undergoing ovariohysterectomy
ConclusionSevoflurane and sufentanil‐midazolam provided surgical anaesthesia of similar quality. Arterial blood pressure was sustained during sufentanil‐midazolam anaesthesia and rabbits receiving sevoflurane lost body weight following ovariohysterectomy. Mechanical ventilation was required with both anaesthetic regimens. Clinical relevanceAnaesthesia with sufentanil‐midazolam in medetomidine premedicated healthy rabbits is useful in the clinical and the research setting, as an alternative to sevoflurane. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Patricia Hedenqvist, Marianne Jensen‐Waern, Åsa Fahlman, Ragnvi Hagman, Anna Edner Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The effect of the inspired oxygen fraction on arterial blood oxygenation in spontaneously breathing, isoflurane anaesthetized horses: a retrospective study
ConclusionsAlthough a reduction of the inspired oxygen fraction resulted in a lower PaO2, the P(A‐a)O2 was also lower and the number of horses with PaO2 values <100 mmHg was comparable. Clinical relevanceIn healthy isoflurane anaesthetized horses, the use of a mixture of oxygen and air as carrier gas seems acceptable, but further, prospective studies are needed to confirm whether it results in a lower degree of ventilation/perfusion mismatching. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stijn Schauvliege, Ioannis Savvas, Frank Gasthuys Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

An evaluation of fresh gas flow rates for spontaneously breathing cats and small dogs on the Humphrey ADE semi‐closed breathing system
ConclusionsThe FGF rates recommended for the Humphrey ADE are adequate to prevent rebreathing in spontaneously breathing cats and dogs <15 kg. Clinical relevanceThe Humphrey ADE system used in the A mode is a more efficient alternative to the Bain system, for maintenance of gaseous anaesthesia in spontaneously breathing cats and small dogs. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elizabeth Gale, Kim E Ticehurst, Sanaa Zaki Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Anti‐nociceptive and sedative effects of romifidine, tramadol and their combination administered intravenously slowly in ponies
ConclusionTramadol combined with romifidine at the stated doses proved an effective sedative and anti‐nociceptive combination in ponies, with no unacceptable behavioural or physiologic side effects. Clinical relevanceSlow controlled administration of tramadol should reduce the occurrence of adverse behavioural side effects. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 21, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giovanna L Costa, Santo Cristarella, Marco Quartuccio, Claudia Interlandi Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

S‐ketamine versus racemic ketamine in dogs: their relative potency as induction agents
Conclusion and clinical relevanceRacemic and S‐ketamine provide a similar quality of anaesthetic induction and intubation. S‐ketamine is not twice as potent as racemic ketamine and, if infused, the potency ratio is 1:1. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 9, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Daniela Casoni, Claudia Spadavecchia, Chiara Adami Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Nerve stimulator‐guided sciatic‐femoral nerve block in raptors undergoing surgical treatment of pododermatitis
Conclusion and clinical relevanceThe sciatic‐femoral nerve block as described in dogs and rabbits can be performed in raptors as well. Further clinical trials with a control groups are required to better investigate the analgesic efficacy and the safety of this technique in raptors. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 9, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Dario d'Ovidio, Emilio Noviello, Chiara Adami Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Comparative analgesic and sedative effects of tramadol, tramadol‐lidocaine and lidocaine for caudal epidural analgesia in donkeys (Equus asinus)
Conclusions and clinical relevanceEpidural combination of TRLD produced an anti‐nociceptive effect in the perineum, which was rapid in onset and had a longer duration of action than LD alone. An epidural single dose of TRLD combination would appear to provide an acceptable analgesic effect in the perineal region of donkeys. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 2, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mohamed A Marzok, Sabry A El‐khodery Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Cardiopulmonary and anesthetic effects of the combination of butorphanol, midazolam and alfaxalone in Beagle dogs
Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe combination of butorphanol, midazolam and alfaxalone provided excellent quality of induction of anesthesia and exerted minimal cardiopulmonary effects in healthy dogs. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jeong‐Im Seo, Suk‐Hee Han, Ran Choi, Janet Han, Lyon Lee, Changbaig Hyun Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Comparison of respiratory function during TIVA (romifidine, ketamine, midazolam) and isoflurane anaesthesia in spontaneously breathing ponies Part I: blood gas analysis and cardiorespiratory variables
Conclusions and clinical relevanceWhilst arterial CO2 was within an acceptable range during both protocols, the impairment of oxygenation was more pronounced with the T‐TIVA evidenced by lower arterial and venous oxygen partial pressures. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Barbara Steblaj, Stijn Schauvliege, Kiriaki Pavlidou, Frank Gasthuys, Ioannis Savvas, Luc Duchateau, Lidia Kowalczk, Yves Moens Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

The cardiopulmonary effects of dexmedetomidine infusions in dogs during isoflurane anesthesia
Conclusions and clinical relevanceCardiopulmonary changes associated with LD were within clinically accepted normal ranges whereas HD produced clinically significant changes. The LD may be useful as an anesthetic adjunct in healthy dogs. (Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia)
Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - July 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Peter J Pascoe Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research