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Bendinelli C, D'Angelo M, Leonardi F, Verdier N, Cozzi F, Lombardo R, Portela DA. Erector spinae plane block in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: A prospective randomized clinical trial. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:279-287. [PMID: 38553382 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the perioperative cumulative opioid consumption and the incidence of cardiovascular complications in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy in which either an erector spinae plane (ESP) block or systemic opioids were administered. STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomized clinical trial. ANIMALS A total of 60 client-owned dogs. METHODS Dogs were randomized to one of three groups: an ESP block (group ESP), a constant rate infusion of fentanyl (group FNT, positive control) or a single dose of methadone as premedication (group MTD, negative control). Intraoperative nociceptive response was treated with fentanyl [1 μg kg-1, intravenously (IV)] boli. Before closure of the surgical site, morphine (0.1 mg kg-1) was applied to the dura mater. The cumulative dose of opioids was recorded and compared between groups. The incidence of intraoperative bradycardia and/or hypotension and the time to extubation were compared between groups. The short form of the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale (SF-GCPS) was used to score nociception before anaesthetic induction and 1, 2, 6, 12,18 and 24 hours postoperatively. Methadone 0.2 mg kg-1 was administered IV if the SF-GCPS score was ≥ 5. RESULTS Group MTD required more intraoperative rescue analgesia than groups ESP (p = 0.008) and FNT (p = 0.001). The total cumulative intraoperative dose of fentanyl was higher in groups FNT (p < 0.0001) and MTD (p = 0.002) than in group ESP. The incidence of cardiovascular complications was similar between groups. Extubation time was longer in group MTD (p = 0.03). Postoperatively, the time to first rescue analgesia was longer in group ESP than in group MTD (p = 0.03). The cumulative postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores were similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The ESP block resulted in a reduced intraoperative opioid consumption compared with the control positive and negative groups.
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- Clinica Veterinaria NVA (Neurologi Veterinari Associati), MIlan, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Clinical Unit of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Intensive-Care Medicine, Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinica Veterinaria NVA (Neurologi Veterinari Associati), MIlan, Italy
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- Clinica Veterinaria NVA (Neurologi Veterinari Associati), MIlan, Italy
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Graff SM, Wilson DV, Déjardin LM, Nelson NC. A comparison of the motor effects and analgesic efficacy following lumbar plexus block combined with sciatic nerve block or epidural in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:271-278. [PMID: 38102032 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare motor effects and analgesic efficacy following an ultrasound-guided lateral approach to lumbar plexus blockade at L7 and sciatic nerve blockade (LPSNB) against epidural injection in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, blinded clinical trial. ANIMALS A total of 27 healthy adult dogs undergoing unilateral TPLO surgery. METHODS Dogs were allocated to either LPSNB (bupivacaine 2 mg kg-1, 0.75%) or epidural (morphine PF 0.1 mg kg-1 and bupivacaine 0.5 mg kg-1, 0.75%). Other aspects of clinical management were identical, including anesthetic drug protocol, area of presurgical clipping and bladder care. Time to perform the block, response to surgical stimuli, pain scores, rescue analgesia, time to stand and walk, motor score and time to first urination were recorded. One evaluator, unaware of treatment status, performed all evaluations. Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare continuous variables between groups, and Fisher's exact test for categorical variables. RESULTS Median (range) times to stand and walk were shorter for LPSNB [60 (40-120) minutes and 90 (60-150) minutes, respectively, p = 0.003] than for epidural [150 (120-240) minutes and 180 (120-360) minutes, respectively, p = 0.006]. Four dogs required rescue intraoperatively (three in epidural group, one in LPSNB group, p = 0.438). Pain scores over the 24 hour evaluation period were similar, and not significantly different, for each group. Time to spontaneous urination [LPSNB, 330 (240-360) minutes; epidural, 300 (120-1440) minutes, p = 1.0] did not differ between groups. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE An ultrasound-guided lateral paravertebral approach to the lumbar plexus within the psoas compartment at L7, combined with sciatic nerve blockade, allows faster return to normal motor function, with similar pain control and impact on urination when compared with epidural in dogs after TPLO surgery.
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- Sophie M Graff
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Pérez BR, Martínez CP, Santoro F, Herrera-Linares ME, Jiménez CP. Perioperative analgesic effects of the erector spinae plane block with bupivacaine or bupivacaine-dexmedetomidine in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: A randomized controlled trial. Can Vet J 2024; 65:473-480. [PMID: 38694736 PMCID: PMC11017944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Objective To compare the perioperative opioid requirements among dogs receiving an erector spinae plane (ESP) block with bupivacaine, with or without dexmedetomidine, and a control group. Animals and procedure Thirty client-owned, healthy adult dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy were included in this randomized, prospective, blinded clinical study. Dogs were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment groups: Group B, ESP block with bupivacaine; Group BD, ESP block with bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine; and Group C, control. Rescue intra- and postoperative analgesia consisted of fentanyl and methadone, respectively. Postoperative pain was evaluated using the short form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS-SF). Results In Group BD, 0/10 dogs required intraoperative fentanyl, compared to 9/10 in Group C (P < 0.001), whereas 1/10 required postoperative methadone, compared to 9/10 in Group B (P = 0.003) and 10/10 in Group C (P < 0.001). The total amount of intraoperative fentanyl (μg/kg) was 0 (0 to 4) in Group B and 0 (0 to 0) in BD, compared to 6 (0 to 8) in C (P = 0.004 and P < 0.001, respectively). Postoperative methadone (mg/kg) required during the first 12 h was 0.5 (0 to 1.4) in Group B (P = 0.003) and 0 (0 to 0) in BD (P < 0.001), compared to C (P = 0.003 and P < 0.001, respectively). Conclusion An ESP block with bupivacaine, with or without dexmedetomidine, was associated with a reduction in perioperative opioid consumption and provided effective acute pain control.
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- Bartolome Rico Pérez
- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield AL7 9TA, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield AL7 9TA, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield AL7 9TA, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield AL7 9TA, UK
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Castro D, Ishihara T, Hofmeister EH, Clark-Price S, Portela DA. Ultrasound-guided and 'blind' sciatic nerve injection techniques: Comparison in rat cadavers. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:298-304. [PMID: 38548557 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the success rate and extent of sciatic nerve staining with a bupivacaine-dye solution using two injection techniques: 'blind' or ultrasound-guided approach. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, experimental, randomized, cadaveric study. ANIMALS Adult female Wistar rat cadavers [n = 24, mass 352 g (323-374)]. METHODS Each sciatic nerve was randomly allocated to one of two groups: 'blind' (group B) or ultrasound-guided approach (group US) to injection. Following injection of bupivacaine-dye solution (0.1 mL), gross anatomical dissection was performed to visualize nerve staining, categorizing it as either positive or negative. The length of nerve staining was then measured and visual inspection conducted to identify potential nerve damage. Fisher's exact test was used to compare positive or negative nerve staining, and the Wilcoxon signed rank test used to compare the length of nerve staining between groups. RESULTS In group B, the bupivacaine-dye solution stained 16/24 sciatic nerves (67% success). In group US, staining was successfully observed in all 24 nerves (100% success, p < 0.004). The length of nerve staining [median (interquartile range)] was 2 (2-3) mm in group B and 5 (4-6) mm in group US (p < 0.001). One sciatic nerve in group B had injectate distributed over 16 mm, suggestive of an intraneural injection. No signs of laceration or nerve damage were visible under 6× magnification in either group. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The ultrasound-guided approach for sciatic nerve injection demonstrated a higher success rate with superior injectate distribution when compared with the 'blind' approach. Ultrasound guidance is recommended over a 'blind' approach for sciatic nerve block in rats when possible.
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- Douglas Castro
- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Herrera-Linares ME, Rico-Pérez B, Yaffy D, Fernández-Parra R, Llanos C, Parra-Martínez C, Herrera-Gutiérrez ME, Sanchis-Mora S. Cadaveric study of the ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block over the transverse process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra in dogs: Transversal vs longitudinal approach. Vet J 2024; 304:106094. [PMID: 38452849 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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This study describes a transversal (TV) ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block technique over the transverse process of T12. And evaluates the distribution of the dye and affected nerves branches compared to a longitudinal (LNG) approach over the transverse process of T12 in canine cadavers. Secondly, it also compares de anatomy and dimensions of the transverse processes of T12 with T9 and T5. For this double-masked, cadaveric experimental study, 12 adult Beagle cadavers were injected with 0.6 mL/kg of dye/contrast. Spread was evaluated by computed tomography (CT) and dissection. Mean bodyweight was 9.76 (±0.59) kg. The TV and LNG approaches stained a median (range) of four (2-6) and three (1-6) medial branches of the dorsal rami of the spinal nerves, three (2-6) and three (2-5) lateral branches, and one (0-3) and one (0-4) ventral branches, respectively. Dye was detected in the epidural space in 55.6% and 66.7% of cases for the TV and LNG approaches, respectively (P=0.63). And in the ventral paravertebral compartment in 22.2% and lymphatics in 88.8% in both approaches. There were no statistical differences for the spread. The dorsolateral edge of the transverse process (TP) was not visible with CT at T12. The mean (±SD) length of the TP was significantly shorter at T12 [3.34 (±0.22)] mm, compared to T9 [6.08 (±0.47)] mm and T5 [5.93 (±0.62)] mm (P <0.001). This study showed similar distribution whether using a TV or LNG approach and differences in the anatomy and length of the T12 TP.
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- M E Herrera-Linares
- Doctoral School, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, San Agustín Square, 3, 46002, Spain; Department of Clinical Science and Services. The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Ln, Hatfield AL9 7TA, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Clinical Science and Services. The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Ln, Hatfield AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pathobiology and Population Sciences. The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Ln, Hatfield AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and experimental Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, C/ de Quevedo, 2, 46001, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Science and Services. The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Ln, Hatfield AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Science and Services. The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Ln, Hatfield AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine. Regional University Hospital of Málaga, Av., 84, Málaga 29010, Spain
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and experimental Sciences, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, C/ de Quevedo, 2, 46001, Spain
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Hon SA, Parry S, Boesch JM, Miguel Garcia CD. A Feasibility Study for a Novel Trans-infraorbital Canal Approach to the Maxillary Nerve in Pigs ( Sus domesticus). Comp Med 2024; 74:49-54. [PMID: 38378179 PMCID: PMC11078273 DOI: 10.30802/aalas-cm-23-000045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Experimental maxillofacial surgery is commonly performed in pigs; however, locoregional anesthesia of this area has not been described. This study evaluated the feasibility of a novel maxillary nerve block approach. In part I, cadavers were used to determine anatomic landmarks and assess maxillary nerve dye staining by using 0.03 mL kg-1 of a 1:10 mixture of commercial food dye and 0.5% bupivacaine. In part II, 10 additional pig cadavers underwent bilateral ultrasound-guided maxillary nerve blocks by using trans-infraorbital canal needle placement. The maxillary nerve was harvested and scored based on degree of staining (0 and 1, absent or incomplete staining; 2, staining; >1 cm circumferentially). Intracranial and intraconal spread of dye was evaluated. A Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare infraorbital canal length estimated either externally via landmarks, internally via ultrasound, or actually measured after dissection. In 18 of 20 (90%) injections, successful staining (score = 2) of maxillary nerves was obtained for a nerve length of 2.4 ± 0.3 cm. Two of 20 cases (10%) had inadequate staining (score <2). At dissection of these 2 cases, the needle tip was observed to have collided with an unerupted tooth (third molar). No intracranial or intraconal spread of dye was observed. We detected no statistical differences between the estimated external, estimated internal, or actual dissection methods for measurement of infraorbital canal length (P = 0.3). Ultrasound-guided trans-infraorbital maxillary nerve block in pigs is a feasible technique, warranting further work to evaluate its in vivo efficacy and safety.
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- Stephanie A Hon
- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York;,
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- Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
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Degani M, Briganti A, Dupont J, Tutunaru A, Picavet PP, Bolen G, Sandersen C. Perioperative analgesic efficacy of lumbar erector spinae plane block in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: a randomized blinded clinical trial. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:181-189. [PMID: 38331675 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the perioperative analgesic effect of the unilateral lumbar erector spinae plane block (ESPBL) in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, blinded clinical study. ANIMALS A total of 30 client-owned dogs undergoing thoracolumbar or lumbar hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE). METHODS Dogs were randomly assigned to receive a unilateral ESPBL, performed either with 0.4 mL kg-1 ropivacaine 0.5% [group ROPI (n = 15)] or with saline solution [CNT group (n = 15)]. Dogs were premedicated intravenously (IV) with acepromazine 5 μg kg-1 and methadone 0.2 mg kg-1, general anaesthesia was induced by administering IV midazolam 0.2 mg kg-1 and propofol to effect and maintained with isoflurane. Fentanyl was administered as rescue analgesia. Bradycardia [heart rate (HR) < 60 beats minute-1] with hypotension was treated with atropine IV. The Short-Form of the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale was used pre- and postoperatively at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 hours after extubation, and methadone 0.2 mg kg-1 was administered IV when pain score was ≥ 5/20. HR and end-tidal concentration of isoflurane (Fe'Iso) were compared between groups with anova combined with a Dunnet's post hoc test. Time to the first rescue methadone and total dose of fentanyl (FENtot, μg kg-1 hour-1) and methadone (METtot, mg kg-1) in the first 24 postoperative hours were compared using unpaired Student's t test. Postoperative pain scores were compared with the Mann-Whitney test and atropine administration with a Fisher's exact test; p < 0.05. RESULTS HR, Fe'Iso, FENtot, METtot and atropine administration were significantly lower in group ROPI compared to CNT. Postoperative analgesic effect was significantly longer, and pain scores were significantly lower in group ROPI for all time points. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Unilateral ESPBL with ropivacaine reduced perioperative opioid consumption and the occurrence of bradycardia in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy.
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- Massimiliano Degani
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Castro D, Ishihara T, Hofmeister E, Clark-Price S, Portela DA. Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block in Wistar rat cadavers: Relevant anatomy and injection distribution. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:173-180. [PMID: 38233268 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility of an ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block by describing the sonoanatomy and comparing the distribution of two volumes of bupivacaine dye solution for nerve staining. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, experimental, assessor-blinded cadaveric study. ANIMALS A total of 40 adult female Wistar rat cadavers. METHODS After studying the sonoanatomy of the sciatic nerve and adjacent structures using a high-resolution linear transducer (19-5 MHz), rat cadavers were randomly divided into two groups that were administered either 0.1 mL (group 0.1) or 0.2 mL (group 0.2) of bupivacaine dye solution per nerve, delivered via an in-plane technique. The extent of nerve staining was subsequently evaluated following dissection. Statistical analysis consisted of assessing data distribution using the Shapiro-Wilk test, followed by paired t-tests for continuous data, Mann-Whitney U test and McNemar's test for categorical data. Statistical significance was defined as p < 0.05. RESULTS The sciatic nerve was identified bilaterally as a double ellipsoid-shaped image, surrounded by a hyperechoic fascia separating the biceps femoris from the adductor muscle. The hypoechoic structure formed by the bupivacaine dye solution around the nerve was effectively visualized using ultrasound imaging. Sciatic nerve staining was successfully achieved in all pelvic limbs, with dye spread of 4.82 ± 1.55 mm and 5.47 ± 2.18 mm in groups 0.1 and 0.2, respectively (p = 0.128). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study achieved a detailed understanding of the sonoanatomy of the sciatic nerve and its adjacent structures, highlighting the feasibility of the ultrasound-guided technique for injection in Wistar rats. Furthermore, the results show a comparable distribution of dye solution in both groups. Use of the ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block technique in rats not only exhibits substantial potential for regional anesthesia but also opens avenues for translational studies.
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- Douglas Castro
- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Science, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Moia ALC, Branco É, Mesquita EYE, de Lima AR. Topography and morphometry of the infraorbital and mandibular foramen of the common sloth (Bradypus variegatus) for use in the application of perineural anaesthesia. Anat Histol Embryol 2024; 53:e13028. [PMID: 38425156 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.13028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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A local anaesthetic block performed in cranial and mandibular foramina contributes towards analgesia and the reduction of systemic anaesthesia in procedures in the oral cavity. However, anatomical differences between in wild animals may require adaptations to the anaesthetic and surgical manoeuvres of the head used in domestic animals. With that in mind, we aimed to describe the topography and morphometry of the infraorbital and mandibular foramina in Bradypus variegatus, to support perineural anaesthetic approaches in the cranio-mandibular region of this species. We demonstrated that in B. variegatus there is no significant variability in the morphometric data, allowing access to the studied foramina to occur in a similar way in adult individuals. Finally, we understand that the techniques for the infraorbital and mandibular foramen needed to be adapted due to the anatomical singularities of the species, which culminated in new reference points for more assertive needle positioning.
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- Ana Luisa Carvalho Moia
- Postgraduate Program in Animal Health and Production in Amazonia (PPGSPAA), Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), Belém, Brazil
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- Institute of Health and Animal Production (ISPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), Belém, Brazil
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- Institute of Health and Animal Production (ISPA), Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), Belém, Brazil
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El-Sherif MW, Nazih MA. A novel extraoral ultrasound-guided approach for mandibular nerve block in Rahmani sheep. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:74. [PMID: 38402395 PMCID: PMC10893670 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03924-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Regional anesthesia is the favored choice in ruminant animals compared to general anesthesia, primarily due to its high safety margin and reduced demand for cost-intensive equipment in addition to its field applicability. Ultrasound-guided nerve block has gained significant attention in the field of veterinary medicine. This study utilized twenty-seven sheep of the native Rahmani breed to both demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of the ultrasound guided inferior alveolar nerve block technique. METHODS The research comprised three phases: Phase 1 involved an anatomical examination of mandibles and sheep heads to locate the mandibular foramen and delineate the mandibular nerve course. Phase 2 included ultrasound-guided injection of methylene blue dye at specific sites along the mandibular nerve in cadaveric sheep heads. In Phase 3, clinical implementation of ultrasound-guided inferior alveolar nerve blocks was conducted in 27 live sheep, assessing efficacy, onset, and duration. RESULTS Vertical extraoral ultrasound-guided nerve block was achieved successfully in 25 sheep (98%). A preliminary cadaveric study showed good distribution of the injectate at the mandibular nerve site. The mean onset time was 138 ± 18 s, and the mean duration time was 54 ± 4.1 min. Prominent analgesia of the ipsilateral mandible, medial surface of the cheek, and lateral border of the tongue was observed. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided mandibular nerve block holds promise as a technique for providing effective and safe anesthesia in sheep undergoing mandibular procedures.
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- Mohamed Wefky El-Sherif
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, El Kharga, 72511, New Valley, Egypt.
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, El Kharga, 72511, New Valley, Egypt
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Marzok M, Nazih MA, Almubarak AI, Al Mohamad Z, Emam IA, El-Sherif MW. Introducing a novel intraoral mandibular nerve block technique for loco-regional analgesia in camels (Camelus dromedarius): a cadaveric study using computed tomography. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:42. [PMID: 38308261 PMCID: PMC10837923 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-03885-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to introduce a novel intraoral technique for performing mandibular nerve blocks in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius). In this study, 18 adult camel skulls of varying ages and breeds were examined to determine the position of the mandibular foramen. Using a Vernier caliper, three dimensions in millimeters were measured: (1) the distance between the mandibular foramen (MF) and the caudal edge of the third molar tooth at the occlusal surface level, (2) the distance between the MF and the rostral edge border of the mandible's ramus (RER) at the occlusal surface level, and (3) the distance between the MF and the ventral margin border of the mandible (VM). The technique was evaluated using five intact camel cadaver heads (n = 5), and a total of ten mandibular nerve blocks were described. An 18-gauge 80-mm Tuohy needle was inserted into the mouth commissure and advanced caudally while injecting a saline-methylene blue solution. The accuracy of the injection was confirmed through the infiltration of the contrast dye into the target area using computed tomography (CT) and post procedural dissection. Anatomical study of the mandibular nerve site was performed to aid the blind insertion of the needle. The findings contribute to the development of veterinary anesthesia techniques and provide anatomical considerations for clinicians performing oral surgeries in sedated camels. The results demonstrated the successful implementation of the intraoral technique, highlighting its efficacy and reliability in achieving local anesthesia for oral surgeries involving the lower jaw and teeth in sedated camels. Further research studies are needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of the technique and to compare it with existing approaches.
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- Mohamed Marzok
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, Elkharga, New Valley, 72511, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, Elkharga, New Valley, 72511, Egypt
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Klein SE, Dodam JR, Ge B, Strawn M, Varner KM. Comparison of lidocaine and lidocaine-xylazine for distal paravertebral anesthesia in dairy cattle. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:241-245. [PMID: 38016279 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.07.0373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the time of onset and duration of action of distal paravertebral blocks (DPB) in dairy cattle using lidocaine and lidocaine plus xylazine (LX). ANIMALS 10 healthy adult Holstein cows. METHODS Unilateral DPB were performed in 6 cows at L1, L2, and L4. They received 2 treatments (lidocaine and LX) in a blinded random crossover design. Due to treatment failure, 4 additional cows were enrolled. The lidocaine treatment received 1,800 mg (90 mL) of lidocaine, and treatment LX received 1,784 mg (89.2 mL) of lidocaine and 16 mg (0.8 mL) of xylazine. Anesthesia was assessed by response (rapid movements of the tail, directed movements of the feet, or turning of the head towards the site of the needle pricks) to 6 approximately 1-cm deep needle pricks to the paralumbar fossa with a 22-gauge hypodermic needle. The time of onset, duration of action, maximum sedation score, and average heart rate (HR) were compared between treatments. RESULTS Duration of anesthesia was significantly prolonged after DPB in cows treated with LX (251.6 ± 96.94 minutes) compared to lidocaine (105.8 ± 35.9 minutes; P = .01). Treatment with LX was associated with significantly lower average heart rate (56 ± 3 beats/min) compared to cows treated with lidocaine (59 ± 3 beats/min; P = .045). The LX treatment was associated with mild sedation but was not significant (P = .063). CLINICAL RELEVANCE The addition of xylazine to a lidocaine DPB provides a longer duration of anesthesia, is inexpensive and practical, and can be implemented with ease.
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Wong S, Hon S, Parry S, Boesch JM, Pearson E, de Miguel Garcia C. Image analysis comparison of nerve staining with food dye, methylene blue or tissue marker. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:35-43. [PMID: 38016893 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.09.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Novel locoregional techniques use dye studies to confirm successful nerve targeting. The goal was to objectively quantify and compare nerve staining characteristics of dye mixtures commonly reported in the literature using image analysis software. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized cadaveric study. METHODS Thirty-six brachial plexus nerves from unpreserved pig cadavers were randomized into three groups of 12: FD (1:10 mixture of blue food dye and bupivacaine 0.5%), MB (methylene blue 1%) and TM (0.1:10 mixture of blue tissue marker and lidocaine 2%). Nerves were immersed in dye for 1, 15, 30 or 60 minutes (n = 3 each). Images of nerves before immersion (baseline) and at each time point with epineurium intact (superficial staining) and after longitudinal bisection (deep staining) were processed using image analysis software. Color saturation values were divided into quartiles (dark, medium-dark, medium-light or light). Percentage of stained nerve area in each quartile was calculated and compared using two-way anova. RESULTS Superficially, at minute 1, dark saturation covered 40% of nerve area in FD versus 19% in MB (p = 0.04) and 0% in TM (p < 0.0001). In bisected nerves, dark and medium-dark saturations occurred only in FD; medium-light saturation comprised anywhere from 4% to 22.5% over time in FD versus <1% at any time in MB (p = 1.000; p = 0.343; p = 0.383; p = 0.262). Deep staining was not found in TM at any point. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Food dye rapidly stains superficial and deep nerve layers. Based on these characteristics, investigators can choose the appropriate dye for their study.
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- Shanna Wong
- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
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- Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Laboratory Animal Resources, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, USA
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Chiavaccini L, Solari FP, Ham KM, Regier PJ, Vettorato E, Portela DA. Retroperitoneal hematoma after dorsal quadratus lumborum block in two dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:112-114. [PMID: 38042673 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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- Ludovica Chiavaccini
- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Fleissner N, Doss GA, Snyder CJ, Sage AM. Investigation of a maxillary nerve block technique in guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus): A cadaveric study comparing two injectate volumes. Vet Anaesth Analg 2024; 51:90-96. [PMID: 37949742 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.09.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate and describe an extraoral approach to perform a maxillary nerve block in guinea pigs. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, blinded, descriptive, cadaveric study. ANIMALS A total of 14 adult guinea pig cadavers. METHODS Two cadavers were used for anatomic dissection and determination of maxillary nerve block approach. A maxillary nerve block via infraorbital approach was then performed in 12 cadavers. A low volume (0.1 mL) or high volume (0.2 mL) of diluted methylene blue injectate was randomly assigned to the right or left side, with the other volume used for the contralateral side. The maxillary nerve was dissected after each injection by an investigator blinded to injectate volume. The region of dye distribution was identified, and the degree of staining assigned an accuracy score (0-2). Nerve coverage was considered adequate if ≥6 mm of circumferential staining was present. RESULTS Accuracy evaluation indicated successful dye deposition in 10/12 [2 (0-2), median (range)] injections in the low volume group and 8/12 [2 (1-2)] injections in the high volume group. The majority (79.2%) of injections resulted in adequate nerve staining. There were no statistically significant differences between injectate volumes for accuracy (p = 0.64) or adequacy (p > 0.99) of staining. CONCLUSIONS The infraorbital approach is a simple and practical method for maxillary nerve blockade in guinea pigs. An injectate volume of 0.1 mL results in adequate maxillary nerve coverage; however, additional studies are needed to assess the efficacy in clinical use.
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- Nicholas Fleissner
- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA.
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Williams PJ, De Gennaro C, Demetriou JL. Evaluation of the addition of adrenaline in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce hemorrhage in dogs undergoing sharp staphylectomy for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. A prospective, randomized study. Vet Surg 2024; 53:67-74. [PMID: 37794639 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the use of adrenaline (0.00198%) in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce intraoperative hemorrhage in dogs undergoing staphylectomy for the treatment of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, double-blinded controlled study. SAMPLE POPULATION A total of 32 client owned, clinically affected dogs undergoing a cut and sew sharp staphylectomy for treatment of BOAS. A total of 16 dogs randomly assigned to adrenaline (A) group and 16 to no-adrenaline (NA) group. METHODS A bilateral maxillary nerve block was performed in all dogs prior to staphylectomy using lidocaine alone (group NA) or a combination of lidocaine and adrenaline (group A). Total hemorrhage was measured by weighing cotton-tipped applicators and swabs used on precision scales. In addition, a semi-quantitative hemorrhage score (1-5) was determined. Dogs were monitored for intraoperative hemodynamic stability during the procedure. RESULTS Total hemorrhage was significantly (p = .013) lower in group A compared with group NA. The median semi-quantitative hemorrhage score was significantly lower for group A (p = .029) compared with group NA. No significant adverse effects were noted due to adrenaline usage. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the use of adrenaline in a bilateral maxillary nerve block results in significantly lower intraoperative hemorrhage during cut and sew sharp staphylectomy and appeared safe to use. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Potential clinical advantages include improved visualization, prevention of unnecessary blood loss and reduction in risk of blood aspiration.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Elliott SM, Giancola SC, Moorman V. Evaluation of frontal and infratrochlear nerve blocks for standing sedated frontonasal sinusotomy in horses. Vet Surg 2024; 53:38-44. [PMID: 37483085 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if targeted blocking of frontal and infratrochlear nerves provided anesthesia for the approach to a frontonasal sinusotomy. STUDY DESIGN Two part study: Part 1 randomized crossover design; Part 2 proof of concept. ANIMALS N = 12; six each in Parts 1 and 2. METHODS Part 1: Each horse had either frontal and infratrochlear nerve blocks or a line block performed with 2% mepivacaine hydrochloride. Mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNT) were obtained at five sites along a proposed frontonasal sinusotomy prior to injection, and at 10, 60, and 120 min after blocking. After a 4 day washout period, the opposite procedure was performed. Order of procedure and side of face were randomized. MNTs were analyzed using mixed-model ANOVA with p < .05. Part 2: Frontal and infratrochlear nerve blocks were performed followed by creation of a skin/periosteal incision, which was closed at 2 h. Ability to create and suture the incision, and the size of the incision were recorded. RESULTS For part 1, both line and targeted blocks resulted in at least two times an increase in median MNT values at each of the five sites, as compared to baseline MNT values (p < .0025). In Part 2, incisions could be completed in five of six horses, with median incision size of 6.5 × 5 cm. CONCLUSION Following frontal and infratrochlear nerve blocks, MNTs were increased along a proposed frontonasal sinusotomy, and skin incisions could be created in the majority of horses. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Frontal and infratrochlear nerve blocks provide an alternative technique to create a frontonasal sinusotomy.
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- Singen M Elliott
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA
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Watanabe R, Nichols S, Pang DSJ. Nerve stimulator-guided mandibular block in an alpaca undergoing dental extraction. Can Vet J 2023; 64:1125-1128. [PMID: 38046431 PMCID: PMC10637705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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General anesthesia of a 2-year-old castrated male alpaca undergoing mandibular tooth extraction was successfully managed via a mandibular nerve block with bupivacaine, using nerve stimulation to confirm correct needle placement. The local block was effective, with no cardiovascular or respiratory responses to surgical stimulation observed. Key clinical message: Use of a locoregional technique in dentistry confers anesthetic stability, blocks nociceptive responses to surgery, and promotes a smooth recovery and comfortable postoperative period.
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- Ryota Watanabe
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, 3200 Rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M2 (Watanabe, Nichols, Pang); Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 (Pang)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, 3200 Rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M2 (Watanabe, Nichols, Pang); Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 (Pang)
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, 3200 Rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M2 (Watanabe, Nichols, Pang); Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6 (Pang)
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Estrada RJ, Alvarado GJ, Vargas A, Vargas J, Vargas D, Chacón R, Razquin P, Vindas R. Modified abaxial sesamoid nerve block provides enhanced proximal diffusion compared to basisesamoid block and lower proximal diffusion than traditional low plantar nerve block in equine hind limbs: ex vivo and in vivo study. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2023; 261:1804-1809. [PMID: 37643724 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.04.0212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the proximal diffusion distance of radiopaque contrast medium and mepivacaine/methylene blue solution and incidence of inadvertent intrasynovial and intravascular injections of modified sesamoid nerve block (MASB) when compared with traditional plantar nerve analgesia techniques of the equine distal hind limb. SAMPLE Ex vivo model: 18 hind limbs; and in vivo model: 5 horses in a crossover study. METHODS In the ex vivo model, a mepivacaine/methylene blue solution was used to compare the diffusion distance between MASB, basisesamoid block (BSB), and traditional low plantar block (TLPB). Ten minutes after injection, skin was dissected and proximal diffusion distance of the dye patch was measured. In the in vivo model, both hind limbs were injected with radiopaque contrast medium with either MASB or TLPB. Ten minutes after injection, a radiograph was acquired and the proximal diffusion of the contrast medium patch was measured. RESULTS In the ex vivo model, solution proximal diffusion distance for MASB was significantly longer than BSB (P < .050) and significantly shorter than TLPB (P < .050). Both techniques reached the proximal aspect of DFTS similarly (P = .289), and no difference in the incidence of intrasynovial or intravascular injections was observed (P = .292). In the in vivo model, contrast medium proximal diffusion of MASB was significantly shorter than TLPB (P < .050). The proportion of injections that diffused subcutaneously to the proximal aspect of the proximal pouch of the DFTS was not significantly different between techniques (P = .136). No difference in the incidence of DFTS intrasynovial or intravascular injections was observed (P = .305). CLINICAL RELEVANCE MASB presented significantly more proximal diffusion than BSB and less proximal diffusion than TLPB, consistently reached the proximal aspect of DFTS, and presented a very low risk of intrasynovial and intravascular injections.
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- Roberto J Estrada
- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
- 2Biotechnology Research Center, School of Biology, Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, Costa Rica
- 3Large Animal Clinic, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- 2Biotechnology Research Center, School of Biology, Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, Costa Rica
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
- 2Biotechnology Research Center, School of Biology, Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, Costa Rica
- 3Large Animal Clinic, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
- 4Large Animal Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
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- 1Large Animal Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica
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Vettorato E, Schmidt KJ, Horgan MD, Chiavaccini L, Portela DA. Quadratus lumborum block as part of multimodal analgesia in a rabbit undergoing liver lobectomy. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:530-532. [PMID: 37777467 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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- Enzo Vettorato
- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Kolding SA, Sørensen JN, Kramer J, McCracken MJ, Reed SK, Keegan KG. Prevalence and clinical significance of increasing head height asymmetry as a measure of forelimb lameness in horses when trotting in a straight line after palmar digital nerve block. Equine Vet J 2023; 55:988-994. [PMID: 36604754 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Some horses increase in forelimb lameness, measured as vertical head height asymmetry, or differences in maximums and minimums of head heights (HDmax, HDmin), after a palmar digital nerve (PDN) block. The prevalence of this finding, or what it means clinically, has not been reported in peer-reviewed literature. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of increasing head height asymmetry after a PDN block and determine if this is associated with cause of forelimb lameness. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS Head height asymmetry, normalised to expected vertical head displacement, from inertial-sensor data collections of all horses evaluated for forelimb lameness while trotting in a straight line at two different clinics were screened for cases that had an initial PDN block and then another more proximal block in the same limb during the same lameness evaluation. Medical records of the screened cases (n = 213) were evaluated to determine the cause of lameness. Prevalence of increasing head height asymmetry was calculated. Differences in lameness amplitude between groups of cases that remained unchanged (Group 1), that increased (Group 2), and that decreased (Group 3) in head height asymmetry before and after the initial PDN block were compared (Kruskal-Wallis). Determination of the location of the cause of lameness and final diagnoses of cases were compared between Group 1 and Group 2 (chi-squared tests of independence). RESULTS The PDN block increased head height asymmetry at a prevalence of 32.5% (95% CI = 24.5%-41.5%) and 13.8% (95% CI = 7.3%-22.9%), in clinic 1 and 2, respectively. Increasing head height asymmetry after an initial PDN block did not predict localization of the cause of forelimb lameness or specific diagnosis (p = 0.1), other than indicating that it is unlikely to be in the foot (p = 0.02). MAIN LIMITATIONS Study samples consisted primarily of Warmbloods (clinic 1) and Quarter Horses (clinic 2). Analysis of blocking induced changes was limited to straight line trot only. CONCLUSIONS Increasing head height asymmetry after PDN block is common during forelimb lameness evaluations. Other than indicating that the cause of lameness is more proximal in the blocked forelimb, this does not help determine the final diagnosis.
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- Veterinary Health Center, Clydesdale Hall, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Veterinary Health Center, Clydesdale Hall, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Veterinary Health Center, Clydesdale Hall, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
- Veterinary Health Center, Clydesdale Hall, Department of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Missouri, USA
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- Veterinary Health Center, Clydesdale Hall, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Knych HK, Katzman S, McKemie DS, Arthur RM, Blea J. Pharmacokinetics and metabolism of lidocaine HCl 2% with epinephrine in horses following a palmar digital nerve block. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:225. [PMID: 37904169 PMCID: PMC10614310 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03787-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is sometimes administered in combination with epinephrine. The addition of epinephrine increases the time lidocaine remains at the site of administration, thus prolonging the duration of effect. Due to their potential to prevent the visual detection of lameness, the administration of local anesthetics is strictly regulated in performance and racehorses. Recent reports of positive regulatory findings for lidocaine in racehorses suggests a better understanding of the behavior of this drug is warranted. The objective of the current study was to describe serum and urine concentrations and the pharmacokinetics of lidocaine and its primary metabolites following administration in combination with epinephrine, as a palmar digital nerve block in horses. Twelve horses received a single administration of 1 mL of 2% lidocaine HCl (20 mg/horse) with epinephrine 1:100,000, over the palmar digital nerve. Blood samples were collected up to 30 h and urine samples up to 48 h post administration. Lidocaine and metabolite concentrations were determined by liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry and pharmacokinetic (non-compartmental and compartmental) analysis was performed. RESULTS Serum concentrations of lidocaine and 3-hydroxylidocaine were above the LOQ of the assay at 30 h post administration and monoethylglycinexylidide (MEGX) and glycinexylidide (GX) were below detectable levels by 24 and 48 h, respectively. In urine, lidocaine, MEGX and GX were all non-detectable by 48 h post administration while 3-hydroxylidocaine was above LOQ at 48 h post administration. The time of maximal concentration for lidocaine was 0.26 h (median) and the terminal half-life was 3.78 h (mean). The rate of absorption (Ka) was 1.92 1/h and the rate of elimination (Kel) was 2.21 1/h. CONCLUSIONS Compared to previous reports, the terminal half-life and subsequent detection time observed following administration of lidocaine in combination with epinephrine is prolonged. This is likely due to a decrease in systemic uptake of lidocaine because of epinephrine induced vasoconstriction. Results of the current study suggest it is prudent to use an extended withdrawal time when administering local anesthetics in combination with epinephrine to performance horses.
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- Heather K Knych
- K.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, (Pharmacology Section) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA.
- Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- K.L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, (Pharmacology Section) School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, 620 West Health Science Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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Koehler P, Otero PE, Chiavaccini L, Romano M, Stern AW, Cavalcanti M, Portela DA. A non-inferiority study comparing the ultrasound-guided parasacral with a novel greater ischiatic notch plane approach in canine cadavers. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:439-445. [PMID: 37331905 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the gross and ultrasound anatomy of the parasacral region and an ultrasound-guided greater ischiatic notch (GIN) plane approach aimed at staining the lumbosacral trunk (LST) in canine cadavers. To evaluate if the ultrasound-guided GIN plane approach is non-inferior to the previously described ultrasound-guided parasacral approach at staining the LST. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, non-inferiority experimental anatomic study. ANIMALS A total of 17 (23.9 ± 5.2 kg) mesocephalic canine cadavers. METHODS Anatomic and echographic landmarks, and the feasibility of performing a GIN plane technique were evaluated using two canine cadavers. The remaining 15 cadavers had each hemipelvis randomly assigned to be administered either parasacral or GIN plane injection of 0.15 mL kg-1 dye solution. The parasacral region was dissected after injections to assess the staining of LST, cranial gluteal nerve, pararectal fossa and pelvic cavity. The stained LST were removed and processed for histological evaluation of intraneural injections. A one-sided z-test for non-inferiority (non-inferiority margin -14%) was used to statistically evaluate the success of the GIN plane versus the parasacral approach. Data were considered statistically significant when p < 0.05. RESULTS The GIN plane and parasacral approach stained the LST in 100% and 93.3% of the injections, respectively. The success rate difference between treatments was 6.7% [95% confidence interval, -0.6 to 19.0%; p < 0.001 for non-inferiority]. The GIN plane and parasacral injections stained the LST for 32.7 ± 16.8 mm and 43.1 ± 24.3 mm, respectively (p = 0.18). No evidence of intraneural injection was found. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The ultrasound-guided GIN plane technique resulted in nerve staining that was non-inferior to the parasacral technique and may be considered an alternative to the parasacral approach to block the LST in dogs.
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- Perry Koehler
- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Parker LA, Bukoski AD, Zelaya-Nunez C, Dodam JR, Varner KM, Torres BT. Pelvic limb anesthesia and analgesia in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO): A survey of board-certified anesthesiologists. Vet Surg 2023; 52:521-530. [PMID: 36881970 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the locoregional anesthesia and analgesia preferences of veterinary anesthesiologists for use in dogs undergoing a TPLO and determine any association with specialty college, time from board-certification, or employment sector. STUDY DESIGN Cross sectional study. SAMPLE POPULATION Diplomates of the American (ACVAA) and European (ECVAA) Colleges of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. METHODS An electronic survey was distributed to diplomates and responses were used to determine associations between preferred methods. RESULTS The survey response rate was 28% (141/500) with 69% (97/141) of ACVAA diplomates and 31% of diplomates with ECVAA (44/141) certification. Peripheral nerve block (PNB) was preferred by 79% (111/141) of all diplomates, lumbosacral epidural (LE) by 21% (29/141), and peri-incisional infiltration (PI) by <1% (1/141). There was no association (p = .283) with specialty college. There was an association (p < .001) with time from board-certification with increased preference for LE when >10-years from certification and PI preferred by only those board-certified >20-years ago. There was an association with employment sector (p = .003) with more academic diplomates preferring LE. Anesthesiologists reported that treatment decisions were affected by various factors including time pressure and surgeon influence. CONCLUSION Diplomates of ACVAA and ECVAA prefer PNB as the locoregional method of pelvic limb anesthesia in dogs undergoing TPLO. A greater percentage of newer and private practice diplomates prefer PNB while a larger percentage of senior and academic diplomates prefer LE. Decision making is multifactorial and includes perceived time pressure and surgeon influence. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Veterinary anesthesiologists prefer and frequently use PNB in dogs undergoing TPLO and surgeon influence may affect their chosen treatment.
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- Lindsay A Parker
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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Ishikawa Y, Sakai DM, Im JS, Zhang S, Reed RA, Quandt JE, Baldo CF, Walters B, Barletta M. Antinociceptive effects of bupivacaine injected within the internal abdominis rectus sheath in standing healthy horses. Vet Anaesth Analg 2023; 50:294-301. [PMID: 37024406 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate a regional anesthetic technique for blocking the abdominal midline in horses. STUDY DESIGN Anatomical description and prospective, crossover, placebo-controlled, blinded study. ANIMALS Adult horses; two cadavers, six healthy animals. METHODS In stage 1, 0.5% methylene blue with 0.25% bupivacaine (0.5 mL kg-1) was injected using ultrasonography into the internal rectus abdominis sheath (RAS) of two cadavers with a one-point or two-point technique. The dye spread was described after the dissection of the abdomens. In stage 2, each horse was injected with 1 mL kg-1 of 0.9% NaCl (treatment PT) or 0.2% bupivacaine (treatment BT) using a two-point technique. The abdominal midline mechanical nociceptive threshold (MNT) was measured with a 1 mm blunted probe tip and results analyzed with mixed-effect anova. Signs of pelvic limb weakness were recorded. RESULTS The cadaver dissections showed staining of the ventral branches from the eleventh thoracic (T11) to the second lumbar (L2) nerve with the one-point technique and T9-L2 with the two-point technique. Baseline MNTs were, mean ± standard deviation, 12.6 ± 1.6 N and 12.4 ± 2.4 N in treatments PT and BT, respectively. MNT increased to 18.9 ± 5.8 N (p = 0.010) at 30 minutes, and MNT was between 9.4 ± 2.0 and 15.3 ± 3.4 N from 1 to 8 hours (p > 0.521) in treatment PT. MNTs in treatment BT were 21.1 ± 5.9 to 25.0 ± 0.1 N from 30 minutes to 8 hours (p < 0.001). MNTs after the RAS injections were higher in treatment BT than PT (p = 0.007). No pelvic limb weakness was observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Antinociception of at least 8 hours without pelvic limb weakness was observed in the abdominal midline in standing horses after the RAS block. Further investigations are necessary to evaluate suitability for ventral celiotomies.
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- Yushun Ishikawa
- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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Velazquez-Delgado P, Gutierrez-Blanco E, Ortega-Pacheco A, Guillermo-Cordero JL, Dzikiti BT, Valverde A. Anatomical landmarks for a proximal paravertebral thoracolumbar block in sheep: Cadaver and in-vivo study. Can J Vet Res 2022; 86:294-299. [PMID: 36211210 PMCID: PMC9536352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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The objective of this study was to describe the anatomy of the spinal nerves, specifically the last thoracic nerve (T13) and the first to third lumbar nerves (L1 to L3), in order to safely carry out an accurate proximal paravertebral block (PPVB) in sheep. This study consisted of 2 phases. In Phase 1, 7 sheep cadavers were dissected to identify the path and relevant anatomical landmarks of spinal nerves T13 and L1 to L3. In Phase 2, 2 healthy sheep received bilateral injections of 0.35 mL/kg body weight (BW) for each hemithoracolumbar area (0.088 mL/kg BW per nerve) of a dye-lidocaine solution (50:50) using a PPVB approach and then assessed for 15 min for signs of systemic and local effects of lidocaine. After euthanasia, the infiltrated area was dissected to assess the spread of the dye. Successful nerve staining (> 2 cm in length), macroscopic evidence of intraneural/intravascular injection, and spread to the epidural space and the abdominal cavity were recorded. In Phase 1, each branch of all nerves was easily identified and located using the caudal aspect of the spinous apophysis and the lateral edge of the transverse process of the respective vertebrae. An overlap was observed between the costoabdominal (T13), the iliohypogastric (L1), and ilioinguinal (L2) nerves. In Phase 2, all nerves were stained at least 2 cm from the injection site. There was no diffusion of the dye into the epidural space or abdominal cavity. In conclusion, using the anatomical landmarks described specifically for sheep, the PPVB provided accurate perineural distribution of the injected dye-lidocaine solution, which could result in clinical analgesia of the flank.
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- Perla Velazquez-Delgado
- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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- Department of Animal Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Autonomous University of Yucatan, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (Velazquez-Delgado, Gutierrez-Blanco, Ortega-Pacheco, Guillermo-Cordero); Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dzikiti); Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario (Valverde)
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Chiavaccini L, Cavalcanti M, De Gasperi D, Portela DA. Clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block for standing lumbar spinous osteotomy in a horse. Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:517-519. [PMID: 35764459 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Ludovica Chiavaccini
- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Escalante GC, Ferreira TH, Hershberger-Braker KL, Schroeder CA. Evaluation of ultrasound-guided pecto-intercostal block in canine cadavers. Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:182-188. [PMID: 35123875 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the technique for performing an ultrasound-guided pecto-intercostal fascial (PIF) block and compare two volumes of injectate in canine cadavers. STUDY DESIGN Prospective experimental cadaveric study. ANIMALS A total of 11 canine cadavers (11.8 ± 1.9 kg). METHODS Parasternal ultrasound-guided injections were performed within the PIF plane, between the deep pectoral and external intercostal muscles, at the intercostal space between ribs four and five. Each hemithorax was injected with 0.25 mL kg-1 (treatment low volume, LV) or 0.5 mL kg-1 (treatment high volume, HV) of 1% methylene blue dye. Treatments were randomly assigned to either right or left hemithorax, with each cadaver injected with both treatments, for a total of 22 injections. Anatomical dissections were performed to determine staining of ventral cutaneous branches of intercostal nerves, surrounding nerves and musculature and spread of injectate. The presence or absence of intrathoracic puncture was also noted. RESULTS The PIF plane was identified and injected in each hemithorax. No significant differences between treatments LV and HV were found for number of ventral cutaneous nerve branches stained or any other analyzed variable. The ventral cutaneous branches of intercostal nerves (T3-T8) were variably stained, and the most commonly stained nerves were T5 (6 and 10), T6 (8 and 9) and T7 (2 and 7) in treatments LV and HV, respectively. Staining outside the immediate parasternal region was noted in both treatments, with greater spread away from the parasternal region in treatment HV. No intrathoracic staining was found. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Ultrasound-guided PIF injections resulted in staining of ventral cutaneous branches and parasternal musculature; however, the spread observed was inadequate to provide effective analgesia to the sternum. In vivo studies are warranted to investigate this regional anesthetic technique in veterinary patients.
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- Gabriela C Escalante
- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
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Ferreira TH, Schroeder CA, St James M, Hershberger-Braker KL. Description of an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block injection technique and the spread of dye in calf cadavers. Vet Anaesth Analg 2022; 49:203-209. [PMID: 35067478 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath (RS) block technique in calves with injections of methylene blue and assess the extent of injectate spread and nerve staining in calf cadavers. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, experimental, blinded cadaveric study. ANIMALS A total of 16 calf cadavers weighing 30.7 ± 7.1 kg. METHODS Using an ultrasound-guided, in-plane technique, each cadaver was injected with both a low (LV; 0.25 mL kg-1) and high (HV; 0.5 mL kg-1) volume of methylene blue dye. Volumes were randomly assigned to the left or right hemiabdomen. Ultrasound imaging was scored based on landmarks and needle visualization, and duration to perform injections were assessed. Dissections were performed immediately after injections. Staining of ventral branches of spinal nerves and the extent of dye spread were recorded by an anatomist unaware of treatment allocation. RESULTS The number of nerves stained in treatments LV and HV were 2.3 ± 1.7 and 4.4 ± 1.3, respectively (p = 0.0001). Branches of thoracic nerves T7-13 and lumbar nerves L1-2 were completely stained 6.3%, 6.3%, 31.3%, 62.5%, 56.3%, 37.5%, 31.3%, 6.3% and 0%, respectively, in treatment LV and 0%, 12.5%, 50%, 93.8%, 100%, 93.8%, 62.5%, 25% and 6.3%, respectively, in treatment HV. Ultrasound imaging was scored excellent in most cadavers and needle visualization deemed excellent in all injections. The mean duration to perform RS injections in both treatments was 2 (range, 1-6) minutes. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Nerve staining results from treatment HV suggest that this RS injection technique could be clinically useful in ventral midline surgical procedures, including umbilical procedures, in calves. This study supports future clinical trials in calves.
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- Tatiana H Ferreira
- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA; Department of Comparative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Simpson KM, Van Metre DC, Applegate TJ, Taylor JD, Johnson J, Brooks KS, Mama KR. Evaluation of the 4-point regional nerve block using 2% lidocaine in sheep. Can Vet J 2022; 63:269-274. [PMID: 35237013 PMCID: PMC8842236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine whether a single 4-point regional nerve block using 2% lidocaine administered distal to the fetlock of sheep with a single distal limb lameness will result in analgesia of the digits. ANIMALS Eighteen adult ewes with a single limb lameness originating from distal to the metacarpo/metatarsophalangeal joint were enrolled in the study. PROCEDURES Digital lameness was confirmed and scored based on clinical examination. Pain associated with digital lesions was assessed in triplicate using a pressure algometer to quantify mechanical nociceptive threshold. The same procedure was repeated on the contralateral limb as a control, and maximum force and time to response recorded. A 4-point regional nerve block was performed using 8 mL of 2% lidocaine. Mechanical nociception was again applied in triplicate to both limbs as described above, by a blinded investigator. Following appropriate medical treatment, the ewe was released and lameness scoring repeated.Median values for pressure and time to withdrawal were determined for affected and control limbs, and differences between pre- and post-lidocaine block measures were compared using Friedman's ANOVA test. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test was used to compare lameness score pre- and post-block. Statistical significance was set at α = 0.05. MAIN FINDINGS Application of the 4-point block resulted in a change in pressure required to elicit withdrawal (F-value 17.7; P < 0.0001) as well as time to withdrawal (F-value 20.4; P < 0.0001), for the affected limb as compared to the control limb. Lameness scores decreased following the block (Signed-rank statistic 85.5; P < 0.0001). PRINCIPAL CONCLUSION The 4-point nerve block resulted in anesthesia of the distal limb in sheep in this clinical model.
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- Katharine M Simpson
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA (Simpson, Van Metre, Applegate, Johnson, Brooks, Mama); Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, 114 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA (Taylor)
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De Gennaro C, Vettorato E, Corletto F. Evaluation of bilateral maxillary nerve block in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. Can Vet J 2022; 63:67-73. [PMID: 34975170 PMCID: PMC8682927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This retrospective study assessed the effect of an intraoral bilateral maxillary nerve block in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). Records of dogs that underwent BOAS surgery were retrieved. Cases were assigned to Group B or C if a preoperative bilateral maxillary nerve block was performed or not. Type and dose of local anesthetic, inhalant anesthetic minimum alveolar concentration multiples, intraoperative fentanyl and injectable anesthetic use, prevalence of intraoperative hypotension or bradycardia, and postoperative opioids administration, were compared between groups. Sixty-seven cases met the inclusion criteria: 33 were assigned to Group B and 34 to Group C. In Group C, 18 dogs required intraoperative fentanyl (P = 0.005), and 12 needed injectable anesthetic top-ups (P = 0.006). Hypotension, or bradycardia, were not different between groups. Bilateral maxillary nerve block reduces intraoperative fentanyl and injectable anesthetic requirement in dogs undergoing BOAS surgery.
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- Dick White Referrals, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire CB80UH, UK
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Santoro F, Debidda P, Franci P. Single-injection caudal thoracic paravertebral block improves pain control and recovery quality in female dogs undergoing unilateral radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2021; 260:S53-S58. [PMID: 34914623 DOI: 10.2460/javma.21.04.0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To test clinical and analgesic effects of a single-injection caudal thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) after localization of the thoracic paravertebral space with a loss-of-resistance to air injection technique in female dogs undergoing unilateral radical mastectomy. ANIMALS 14 client-owned dogs. PROCEDURES Dogs were premedicated with methadone, anesthetized with propofol and sevoflurane, and randomly assigned to receive a TPVB or no block preoperatively. Rescue analgesia with fentanyl and methadone was provided on the basis of cardiovascular responses during surgery and postoperative pain scores assigned with a validated pain scale. Required dose of rescue opioids; mean end-tidal sevoflurane concentration; episodes of hypotension, bradycardia, and other complications; quality of recovery scores; and postoperative pain scores were compared between groups. RESULTS Median intraoperative fentanyl doses were 0 µg/kg (range, 0 to 2 µg/kg) and 4 µg/kg (range, 2 to 6 µg/kg) for the TPVB and control groups, respectively. Median postoperative methadone doses were 0 mg/kg (range, 0 to 0.2 mg/kg) and 0.6 mg/kg (range, 0.4 to 0.6 mg/kg) for the TPVB and control groups, respectively. Recovery scores and pain scores assigned at the time of and 1 hour after extubation were significantly lower in the TPVB group than in the control group. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE A single-injection caudal TPVB improved pain control and recovery quality in female dogs undergoing unilateral radical mastectomy. Because the TPVB involves only a single injection, does not take long to perform, and requires only readily available low-cost equipment, the technique may be a valuable option in both referral and first-opinion practice.
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Saraceni J, Winder CB, Renaud DL, Miltenburg C, Nelson E, Van Os JMC. Disbudding and dehorning practices for preweaned dairy calves by farmers in Wisconsin, USA. J Dairy Sci 2021; 104:11995-12008. [PMID: 34364646 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-20411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Many dairy farmers in North America disbud or dehorn their cattle to improve human and animal safety. The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM v. 4.0) program requires that disbudding be performed before 8 wk of age with pain-control medication. The objective of this observational cross-sectional study was to quantify disbudding and dehorning practices of Wisconsin dairy producers to target future extension programming. Responses from 217 Wisconsin dairy producers and calf raisers were collected via digital surveys distributed at extension events and through industry contacts. Of the 217 respondents, 188 performed on-farm disbudding themselves. Most respondents (61%) used caustic paste as their primary method, which was most commonly applied on the day the calf was born (53%). Hot iron was used by 32% of respondents, and surgical methods (gouge, scoop, or wire saw) were used by 6% of respondents. Hot-iron disbudding was most commonly performed at 4 to 8 wk of age (41%) and 1 to 4 wk of age (33%), whereas surgical methods were most commonly performed at 8 wk or older (73%). Pain-control medication was used by 43% of respondents. Specifically, 35% used an anti-inflammatory, and 21% used a local nerve block. Veterinary involvement in creating the disbudding protocol was associated with increased odds of using pain control. Respondents with a target weaning age of ≥10 wk had greater odds of complying with FARM disbudding requirements and were also more likely to use polled genetics. Respondents aged 18 to 34 and respondents with >60 calves were more likely to have made changes to their disbudding or dehorning protocol in the last decade. Although use of pain control was higher than in previous US studies, full adoption of pain management requires further extension efforts. Veterinarians appeared influential on adoption of pain control, and their involvement may encourage adoption of pain management. Further research should investigate how the implementation of new FARM v. 4.0 standards will change the disbudding and dehorning practices of American dairy producers.
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1.
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 53706
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Marolf V, Ida KK, Siluk D, Struck-Lewicka W, Markuszewski MJ, Sandersen C. Effects of perineural administration of ropivacaine combined with perineural or intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine for sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks in dogs. Am J Vet Res 2021; 82:449-458. [PMID: 34032477 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.82.6.449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of using ropivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine for sciatic and saphenous nerve blocks in dogs. ANIMALS 7 healthy adult Beagles. PROCEDURES In phase 1, dogs received each of the following 3 treatments in random order: perineural sciatic and saphenous nerve injections of 0.5% ropivacaine (0.4 mL/kg) mixed with saline (0.9% NaCl) solution (0.04 mL/kg; DEX0PN), 0.5% ropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg; DEX1PN), and 0.5% ropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine (2 μg/kg; DEX2PN). In phase 2, dogs received perineural sciatic and saphenous nerve injections of 0.5% ropivacaine and an IV injection of diluted dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg; DEX1IV). For perineural injections, the dose was divided equally between the 2 sites. Duration of sensory blockade was evaluated, and plasma dexmedetomidine concentrations were measured. RESULTS Duration of sensory blockade was significantly longer with DEX1PN and DEX2PN, compared with DEX0PN; DEX1IV did not prolong duration of sensory blockade, compared with DEX0PN. Peak plasma dexmedetomidine concentrations were reached after 15 minutes with DEX1PN (mean ± SD, 348 ± 200 pg/mL) and after 30 minutes DEX2PN (816 ± 607 pg/mL), and bioavailability was 54 ± 40% and 73 ± 43%, respectively. The highest plasma dexmedetomidine concentration was measured with DEX1IV (1,032 ± 415 pg/mL) 5 minutes after injection. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that perineural injection of 0.5% ropivacaine in combination with dexmedetomidine (1 μg/kg) for locoregional anesthesia in dogs seemed to balance the benefit of prolonging sensory nerve blockade while minimizing adverse effects.
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Garbin M, Bertolizio G, Portela DA. Thoracic paravertebral block for an opioid-free thoracotomy in a dog. Vet Anaesth Analg 2021; 48:622-623. [PMID: 34006494 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Marta Garbin
- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Department of Clinical Science, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Delgado OBD, Louro LF, Rocchigiani G, Verin R, Humphreys W, Senior M, Campagna I. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in horses: a cadaver study. Vet Anaesth Analg 2021; 48:577-584. [PMID: 33934991 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe dye distribution and spinal nerve involvement after a simulated erector spinae plane (ESP) block performed on fresh equine cadavers. STUDY DESIGN Experimental cadaver study. ANIMALS A group of 11 adult equine cadavers. METHODS The spinal region surrounding the sixteenth thoracic vertebra (Th16) of one cadaver was removed and underwent magnetic resonance imaging. In 10 adult equine cadavers [body weight, 549 ± 58 kg (mean ± standard deviation)], 0.2 mL kg-1 of a 50:1 2% lidocaine/dye solution was injected bilaterally (n = 20 injections) into the fascial plane between the transverse process of Th16 and the erector spinae muscles. An in-plane ultrasound-guided technique with a convex transducer was used to guide injection. Dissection was performed immediately following injection. The craniocaudal and lateral extent of dye distribution was measured (cm) and the number of vertebral bodies involved were counted (n = 20). Abdominal and thoracic cavities as well as the epidural space were also examined for presence of dye (yes/no) (n = 20). Further dissection was performed to evaluate if staining of the dorsal and ventral rami of the spinal nerves and sympathetic chain occurred (n = 14). RESULTS The thoracolumbar fascia was stained in 17/20 (85%) injections and three injections terminated intramuscularly. Multisegmental staining of the dorsal rami was observed in the 14 injections in which staining was evaluated. Ventral rami staining was observed in 3/14 injections where staining was evaluated. Epidural migration was observed in 4/20 (20%) injections. No evidence of dye was found in the thoracic and abdominal cavities or on the sympathetic chain. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The ESP block may prove beneficial to desensitize structures innervated by the dorsal rami of the thoracic spinal nerves. Further investigation is necessary to evaluate complications caused by epidural contamination.
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology and Public Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Equine Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; Department of Equine Clinical Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Chohan AS, Pascoe PJ. Comparison of the efficacy and duration of desensitization of oral structures following injection of a lidocaine-bupivacaine mixture via lateral percutaneous and modified infraorbital approaches in dogs. Am J Vet Res 2020; 82:22-27. [PMID: 33369495 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.82.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare efficacy and duration of desensitization of oral structures with a lidocaine-bupivacaine mixture administered via a lateral percutaneous or modified infraorbital approach. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult hound-type female dogs. PROCEDURES In this crossover study, dogs were randomized for side (left or right) and maxillary nerve approach (lateral percutaneous or infraorbital), with a 2-week washout period. Dogs were anesthetized, and a 2-mL mixture of 2% lidocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine (50:50 [vol/vol]) was administered with a 22-gauge, 4.5-cm-long catheter inserted through the infraorbital canal (infraorbital approach) or with a shielded stimulating needle to the maxillary nerve (percutaneous approach). Reflex-evoked motor potentials were measured for the maxillary canine tooth, fourth premolar tooth, second molar tooth, and hard palate mucosa ipsilateral to the injected mixture and for the contralateral maxillary canine tooth (control) at three 10-minute intervals before injection (baseline) and at predetermined times after injection for up to 6.7 hours. For each oral structure, the proportion of dogs with desensitization (efficacy) and time to onset and duration of desensitization were compared between approaches. RESULTS The proportion of dogs with successful nerve blockade did not significantly differ between infraorbital and percutaneous approaches and among the 4 oral structures. Time to onset of desensitization did not differ between approaches, but duration was significantly longer with the infraorbital approach. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE A modified infraorbital approach with the lidocaine-bupivacaine mixture had similar effects to a lateral percutaneous approach but provided a longer duration of desensitization. Neither approach was universally successful at desensitizing all oral structures.
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Peña T, Campoy L, de Matos R. Investigation of a maxillary nerve block technique in healthy New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Am J Vet Res 2020; 81:843-848. [PMID: 33107754 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.81.11.843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate use of a candidate maxillary nerve block in rabbits. ANIMALS 13 healthy New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). PROCEDURES In phase 1, the maxillary nerve block procedure was performed in 7 sedated rabbits with 2 volumes (0.25 and 0.5 mL) of a saline (0.9% NaCl)-tissue marker dye solution (1 injection/side by random assignment). Rabbits were euthanized and dissected; numeric scales were used to rate injection accuracy and extent of staining. In phase 2, the nerve block was performed with articaine hydrochloride-epinephrine solution (0.5 mL) on a randomly assigned side in 6 sedated rabbits, with the contralateral side used as a control. Sensory function of the relevant dermatome was tested in triplicate with an algesiometer 0, 30, and 90 minutes after recovery from sedation. Statistical methods were used to compare results between injection volumes (phase 1) and between treated and control sides (phase 2). RESULTS In phase 1, dye was in contact with the targeted nerve after 13 of 14 injections. Accuracy and extent of staining did not differ significantly between volumes. In phase 2, algesiometer-applied force tolerance differed significantly between treated and control sides 30 minutes after recovery from sedation (56 to 145 minutes after the nerve block procedure). No adverse effects were detected in either study phase. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The described technique for a maxillary nerve block was accurate and effective for desensitization of the relevant dermatome as assessed by algesiometry in healthy rabbits. Additional studies are needed to assess use of this procedure in rabbits of other breeds and its efficacy for clinical use. (Am J Vet Res 2020;81:843-848).
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Micieli F, Chiavaccini L, Mennonna G, Della Valle G, Prisco F, Meomartino L, Vesce G. An ultrasound-guided subparaneural approach to the sciatic nerve in the dog: a cadaver study. Vet Anaesth Analg 2020; 48:107-115. [PMID: 33339710 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the sciatic nerve paraneural sheath and to report an ultrasound (US)-guided subparaneural approach to the sciatic nerve in dogs, comparing two different volumes of injectate. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, anatomical study. ANIMALS A group of nine middle-sized adult Mongrel canine cadavers (18 limbs). METHODS The sciatic nerves of three pelvic limbs of two canine cadavers were identified, exposed and isolated between the greater trochanter and the popliteal fossa for gross anatomical and microscopic examination. An additional three pelvic limbs were surgically dissected on the lateral surface of the limb; the sciatic nerves were isolated, and a 26 gauge over-the-needle catheter was inserted through the paraneural sheath under direct visualization. A methylene blue solution was then slowly injected into the subparaneural compartment through the catheter under US visualization using an 8-13 MHz linear-array transducer. Subsequently, 12 pelvic limbs (six cadavers) were randomly allocated to one of two groups; using US-guided percutaneous subparaneural approach, either 0.1 or 0.05 mL kg-1of a 1:1 solution of methylene blue and 0.5% bupivacaine was injected. The spread of the dye solution and the amount of nerve staining were macroscopically scored. The stained sciatic nerves with their sheaths were then harvested for microscopic examination. RESULTS The paraneural sciatic nerve sheath was easily identified distinct from the nerve trunk both macroscopically and with US visualization, and microscopically. Complete staining was achieved in five of six (83.3%) sciatic nerves in each group; no difference was found in the amount of staining between the two groups. Microscopically, no signs of sciatic nerve intraneural injection were observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The US-guided subparaneural injection of 0.05 mL kg-1 of a dye injectate resulted in satisfactory nerve staining without evidence of sciatic nerve intraneural injection.
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- Fabiana Micieli
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Interdepartmental Center of Veterinary Radiology, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Interdepartmental Center of Veterinary Radiology, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Vézina-Audette R, Steagall PVM, Gianotti G. Prevalence of and covariates associated with the oculocardiac reflex occurring in dogs during enucleation. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2020; 255:454-458. [PMID: 31355722 DOI: 10.2460/javma.255.4.454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of and covariates associated with the oculocardiac reflex (OCR) occurring in dogs during enucleations. SAMPLE 145 dogs that underwent enucleation at 2 veterinary teaching hospitals between January 2010 and June 2015. PROCEDURES Information was collected from the medical records of included dogs regarding age and body weight at hospital admission, breed (for classification of brachycephalic status), and whether they had received anticholinergic drugs or a retrobulbar nerve block (RNB) prior to enucleation. An OCR was considered to have occurred if there was a sudden decrease of ≥ 30% in heart rate from the baseline value (mean heart rate prior to the sudden decrease) during surgery in the absence of intraoperative administration of opioids or α2-adrenoceptor agonists. Associations were explored between the collected data and the prevalence of OCR by means of binomial logistic regression. RESULTS 4.8% (7/145) of dogs had an OCR noted during enucleation. Dogs that received a preoperative RNB (n = 82) had significantly lower odds of an OCR being observed than dogs that received no preoperative RNB (OR, 0.12). No association with OCR was identified for age or brachycephalic conformation or for preoperative administration of anticholinergic drugs. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings suggested that preoperative administration of an RNB, but not preoperative administration of anticholinergic drugs, was associated with a lower prevalence of OCR in dogs during enucleations.
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McCracken MJ, Schumacher J, Doherty TJ, Sun X, Nichols CL, Olivarez J. Efficacy and duration of effect for liposomal bupivacaine when administered perineurally to the palmar digital nerves of horses. Am J Vet Res 2020; 81:400-405. [PMID: 32343175 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.81.5.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy and duration of effect for liposomal bupivacaine following perineural administration to the medial and lateral palmar digital nerves of horses. ANIMALS 9 nonlame mares. PROCEDURES For each horse, 2 mL of liposomal bupivacaine (13.3 mg/mL; total dose, 53.2 mg or approx 0.11 mg/kg) or sterile saline (0.9% NaCl) solution was injected adjacent to the medial and lateral palmar digital nerves at the level of the distal aspect of the proximal sesamoid bones of a randomly selected forelimb. Twenty-one days later, the opposite treatment was administered in the contralateral forelimb. A digital algometer was used to measure the mechanical nociceptive threshold (MNT) immediately before and at predetermined times for 48 hours after injection of each treatment. The mean MNT was compared between the 2 treatments at each measurement time. RESULTS The mean MNT for the liposomal bupivacaine-treated limbs was significantly greater (ie, the limb was less sensitive) than that for the saline-treated limbs between 30 minutes and 4 hours after treatment injection. Following liposomal bupivacaine administration, 1 horse developed mild swelling at the injection sites that resolved without treatment within 24 hours. No other adverse effects were observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that liposomal bupivacaine is another option for perineural anesthesia in horses. Further research is necessary to determine the optimal dose and better elucidate the duration of effect for the drug when used for palmar digital nerve blocks in horses.
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Chohan AS. Anesthesia Case of the Month. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2020; 255:1016-1018. [PMID: 31617808 DOI: 10.2460/javma.255.9.1016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pascoe PJ, Chohan AS. Comparison of the efficacy and duration of desensitization of oral structures following injection of various volumes of a lidocaine-bupivacaine mixture via an infraorbital approach in dogs. Am J Vet Res 2020; 81:463-470. [PMID: 32436794 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.81.6.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and duration of desensitization of oral structures following injection of various volumes of lidocaine-bupivacaine via an infraorbital approach in dogs. ANIMALS 6 healthy adult hound-type dogs. PROCEDURES In a randomized crossover study, each dog received 1, 2, and 3 mL of a 2% lidocaine-0.5% bupivacaine mixture (50:50 vol/vol) injected within and near the caudal aspect of the infraorbital canal with a 14-day washout period between treatments. Dogs were anesthetized, and each treatment was administered through a 22-gauge, 4.5-cm-long catheter, which was fully inserted through and then withdrawn 2 cm to the caudal aspect of the infraorbital canal. The reflex-evoked motor potential was measured for the maxillary canine tooth (MC), fourth premolar tooth (MPM4), second molar tooth (MM2), and hard palate mucosa ipsilateral to the injected treatment and for the contralateral MC (control) at predetermined times before and for 6 hours after treatment administration or until the block was no longer effective. For each oral structure, the proportion of dogs with desensitization (efficacy) and time to onset and duration of desensitization were compared among the 3 treatments (injectate volumes). RESULTS Treatment was not associated with efficacy, time to onset, or duration of desensitization. Regardless of treatment, MC and MPM4 were more frequently desensitized and mean durations of desensitization for MC and MPM4 were longer, compared with those for MM2 and the hard palate. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The volume of local anesthetic used for an infraorbital nerve block had no effect on block efficacy or duration.
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Boone LH, DeGraves FJ, Klein CE, Cole RC, Schumacher J. Effect of 3% chloroprocaine hydrochloride when used for median and ulnar regional nerve blocks in lame horses. Am J Vet Res 2020; 81:13-16. [PMID: 31887088 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.81.1.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess onset of analgesia for 3% chloroprocaine hydrochloride and 2% mepivacaine hydrochloride when used for median and ulnar nerve blocks in lame horses. ANIMALS 6 naturally lame horses. PROCEDURES A crossover experiment was conducted. Horses were assigned to 1 of 2 treatment groups (3% chloroprocaine or 2% mepivacaine first). Median and ulnar nerve blocks were performed in the lame limb with the assigned treatment. Lameness was objectively evaluated before treatment administration and at various points for 120 minutes after treatment with a wireless inertial sensor-based motion analysis system. Following a 7-day washout period, horses then received the other treatment and lameness evaluations were repeated. RESULTS Median and ulnar nerve blocks performed with 3% chloroprocaine resulted in more consistent, rapid, and profound amelioration of lameness than did blocks performed with 2% mepivacaine. Lameness decreased more between 20 and 40 minutes after injection when 3% chloroprocaine was used than when 2% mepivacaine was used. Complete resolution of lameness was detected a mean of 9 minutes after injection when median and ulnar nerve blocks were performed with 3% chloroprocaine and a mean of 28 minutes after injection when performed with 2% mepivacaine. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE 3% chloroprocaine had a more rapid onset and provided better analgesia for median and ulnar nerve blocks in horses with naturally occurring lameness, compared with 2% mepivacaine. These favorable properties suggest that 3% chloroprocaine would be useful for performance of median and ulnar regional nerve blocks during complicated lameness evaluations.
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Locoregional techniques are used in exotic pets to improve perioperative analgesia as well as decrease the requirement of systemic analgesics during and after invasive surgeries. This article focuses on the techniques that have been described for exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles, focusing on those that rely on ultrasonographic or nerve stimulator guidance.
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- Dario d'Ovidio
- Private Practitioner, Via Cristoforo Colombo 118, Arzano, NA 80022, Italy.
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- Clinical Sciences and Services, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hawkshead Campus, Hatfield AL97TA, United Kingdom
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Tayari H, Otero P, Rossetti A, Breghi G, Briganti A. Proximal RUMM block in dogs: preliminary results of cadaveric and clinical studies. Vet Anaesth Analg 2019; 46:384-394. [PMID: 30962041 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaa.2018.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To design and assess the perioperative analgesic efficacy of an ultrasound (US)-guided radial (R), ulnar (U), median (M) and musculocutaneous (Mc) nerve blocks, performed together in the axillary space by a single, in-plane approach. STUDY DESIGN Anatomical research and prospective clinical study. ANIMALS A group of three dog cadavers and 15 client-owned dogs undergoing orthopaedic thoracic limb surgery. METHODS Phase 1: Anatomical dissection and US study of the axillary space were performed to design the US-guided proximal RUMM block. The technique was considered successful if a total volume of 0.15 mL kg-1 new methylene blue solution completely stained the four nerves in two cadavers for ≥2 cm. Phase 2: In 15 client-owned dogs undergoing orthopaedic thoracic limb surgery, the RUMM block designed in phase 1 was performed to provide analgesia using a total volume of 0.15 mL kg-1 of ropivacaine 0.5%. The block was considered effective if the intraoperative fentanyl requirement was <1.2 mcg kg-1 hour-1 and until the postoperative pain score was [short-form Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (SF-GCMPS)] ≤5/20. RESULTS Phase1: Detection of the four nerves was always feasible in a single US-window. The axillary artery and Mc nerve were used as landmarks. In-plane needling approach was feasible in both cadavers. All the nerves were completely stained for >2 cm. No intrathoracic dye spread was found. Phase 2: In 14/15 anaesthetized dogs, mean intraoperative fentanyl requirement was 0.25 ± 0.05 mcg kg-1 hour-1. Postoperatively, all dogs had SF-GCMPS ≤5/20 up to 8 hours. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The US-guided proximal RUMM block performed at the axillary level with a single, in-plane needling approach using 0.15 mL kg-1 of ropivacaine 0.5% minimized fentanyl requirement during thoracic limb surgery, contributing to postoperative analgesia up to 8 hours after execution of the peripheral nerve block.
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- Hamaseh Tayari
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Cátedra de Anestesiología y Algiología, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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Jimenez RE, Adcock SJJ, Tucker CB. Acute pain responses in dairy calves undergoing cornual nerve blocks with or without topical anesthetic. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:3431-3438. [PMID: 30772020 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Dairy calves are routinely administered medicines, vaccines, and anesthesia via injection. Although injections are painful, little is known about methods to alleviate this pain. The aim of this study was to determine whether lidocaine-prilocaine cream, a topical anesthetic, reduced calves' pain response to a subcutaneous injection around the cornual nerve. Calves were assigned 1 of 2 treatments: lidocaine-prilocaine cream at the sites of injection (n = 10) or no cream (n = 9). Thirty minutes after treatment, calves received a subcutaneous injection of 2% buffered lidocaine hydrochloride around the left and right cornual nerves. Contrary to our hypothesis, calves that received anesthetic cream beforehand displayed more escape behaviors during the injections than control calves. Both treatments had similarly low amounts of head-related behaviors afterward. Maximum eye temperature did not differ between the calves that received anesthetic cream and control calves, although eye temperature increased over time for both treatments. Heart rate increased during the 30 s following the first injection in both treatments. There were no treatment differences for any heart rate measures over the 5-min period after the first injection (mean heart rate, root mean square of successive differences, high-frequency power, and the ratio of low-frequency power to high-frequency power). These results suggest that cornual nerve blocks with buffered lidocaine are painful and that a lidocaine-prilocaine cream was not only ineffective in reducing this pain but that it may also worsen it.
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- Reyna E Jimenez
- Center for Animal Welfare, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis 95616
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- Center for Animal Welfare, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis 95616
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- Center for Animal Welfare, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis 95616.
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Sarotti D, Rabozzi R, Franci P. Effects of intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion on local anaesthetic block: A spinal anaesthesia clinical model in dogs undergoing hind limb surgery. Res Vet Sci 2019; 124:93-98. [PMID: 30861429 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2019.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this randomised, prospective clinical trial was to determine how the administration of a low dose of dexmedetomidine (DEX) by IV constant rate infusion, modified the duration of the nerve block in dogs undergoing spinal anaesthesia (SA) in a clinical setting. Forty-four dogs undergoing hind limb orthopaedic surgery in a day-surgery regime, maintained under anaesthesia with isoflurane plus SA, were randomly assigned to receive 1 μg/kg/h (IV) of DEX (group D) or not (group C). Spinal anaesthesia was performed with a hyperbaric solution of bupivacaine and morphine at the L5-6 interspace. Every mean arterial pressure (MAP) increase by 30% above the pre-skin incision value was considered an intraoperative analgesic failure and treated with a bolus of fentanyl as intraoperative rescue analgesia (iRA). Time free from iRA was analysed with a Kaplan-Maier survival curve. The ability to walk at 5 h from SA and the event of bradycardia (HR lower 60 beat per min) and hypotension (MAP value lower 60 mmHg) were recorded. The mean times at which iRA was required were 77.4 (3.2) in group C and 112.2 (8.6) in group D (Logrank test P = 0.038). In groups C and D hypotension incidence was 11/17 (65%) and 2/22 (9%), (P = 0.0004) and bradycardia 3/17 (18%) and 6/22 (27%) (P = 0.704), respectively. The ability to walk 5 h after SA was 14/14 (100%) and 13/14 (93%) in groups C and D, respectively. DEX infusion significantly prolonged the duration of the nociceptive nervous block without prolonging the motor block or increasing the bradycardia events.
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- Centro Veterinario Fossanese, Fossano, CN, Italy.
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- Clinica Veterinaria Roma Sud, Roma, RM, Italy
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- Dep. of Veterinary Science, University of Turin, Grugliasco, TO, Italy
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Alvarez AV, Schumacher J, DeGraves FJ. Effect of the addition of epinephrine to a lidocaine solution on the efficacy and duration of palmar digital nerve blocks in horses with naturally occurring forefoot lameness. Am J Vet Res 2018; 79:1028-1034. [PMID: 30256149 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.79.10.1028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether addition of epinephrine to a lidocaine solution would prolong and potentiate the efficacy of a palmar digital nerve block (PDNB) in horses. ANIMALS 6 adult horses with naturally occurring forefoot lameness. PROCEDURES Initially, a PDNB with a 2% lidocaine solution was performed on the affected foot of each horse. Three days later, the PDNB was repeated with a 1% lidocaine solution or a 1% lidocaine solution containing epinephrine (dilution, 1:200,000). After another 3-day washout period, the PDNB was repeated with the treatment opposite that administered for the second PDNB. Gait was analyzed with a computerized lameness analysis system and heart rate and extent of skin sensation between the heel bulbs of the blocked foot were evaluated at predetermined times for 2 hours after each PDNB. RESULTS Efficacy and duration of the PDNB did not differ significantly between the 2% and 1% lidocaine treatments. The addition of epinephrine to the 1% lidocaine solution improved the efficacy and prolonged the duration of the PDNB. It also resulted in a positive correlation between skin desensitization and amelioration of lameness. Median heart rate remained unchanged throughout the observation period for all 3 treatments. No adverse effects associated with the PDNBs were observed. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Addition of epinephrine (dilution, 1:200,000) to a 1% lidocaine solution improved the efficacy and prolonged the duration of a PDNB in horses with naturally occurring lameness and might be clinically useful for lameness evaluations and standing surgery of the forefoot of horses.
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Portela DA, Verdier N, Otero PE. Regional anesthetic techniques for the pelvic limb and abdominal wall in small animals: A review of the literature and technique description. Vet J 2018; 238:27-40. [PMID: 30103913 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2018.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Revised: 06/24/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Increasing interest in using peripheral nerve blocks in small animals is evident, given the numerous studies published recently on this topic in important veterinary journals. Initially, research was focused on intraoperative analgesia to the pelvic limb, and several descriptions of lumbosacral plexus, femoral and sciatic nerve blocks have been described in studies. There is recent interest in developing techniques for somatosensory blockade of the abdominal wall. This article is the second part of a two-part review of regional anesthesia (RA) in small animals, and its aim is to discuss the most relevant studies in the veterinary literature, where objective methods of nerve location have been used, and to illustrate in pictures the currently used techniques for providing RA to the abdominal wall and the pelvic limb in small animals.
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- D A Portela
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Cátedra de Anestesiología y Algiología, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Cátedra de Anestesiología y Algiología, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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