Five techniques to utilize regional anesthesiaSeptember 20, 2023Analgesia is a critical component of veterinary medicine, and its use is essential to providing high-quality medical care for animals. In addition to making a pre-anesthetic plan, regional anesthesia/analgesia is an important part of balanced anesthesia in veterinary medicine. Regional analgesia involves using local anesthetics to block specific nerve pathways in a specific area of the body.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDon’t be a Pain! Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care PatientsNovember 24, 2021Don't be a Pain! Analgesia for Emergency and Critical Care Patients presentation by Karen M. Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Understanding anesthesia in canine dentistryOctober 17, 2019They also represent a source of fear and concern for pet owners—witness the burgeoning anesthesia-free dental cleaning services that have become popular.
Managing pain in zoological companion animalsJanuary 2, 2019Zoological companion animals (ZCAs) are presenting to veterinary practices more and more frequently, and many will need some kind of pain management as part of their treatment plan. It can be challenging to know what type of medication to use and at what dose—whether it be in the clinic or at home for longer-term care—and there is a lot of information available that isn’t the easiest to interpret. This article reviews some common types and dosages of pain medications used to provide analgesia to birds, reptiles, and exotic companion mammals.
