Ultrasound-guided retromammillary injections in dogs: a feasibility, descriptive and anatomical study.

Originally Published hereTo evaluate the feasibility of an ultrasound-guided technique targeting the medial branches of the dorsal ramus of the spinal nerves (DRSN) by injecting a dye solution at the caudal aspect of the base of lumbar mammillary processes [i.e., the retromammillary (RM) space]

The effect of intravenous magnesium sulphate infusion on total intravenous anesthesia with propofol in adult dogs: a randomized, blinded trial

Originally Published hereTo evaluate cardiopulmonary, arterial blood gas and propofol sparing effects of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) continuous rate infusion (CRI) in mechanically ventilated dogs maintained under total intravenous anesthesia with propofol.

Greater ischiatic notch plane versus parasacral block in dogs undergoing pelvic limb surgery: a retrospective non-inferiority cohort study on perioperative opioid consumption

Originally Published hereTo compare perioperative opioid consumption in dogs undergoing pelvic limb surgeries and receiving a lumbosacral plexus block by combining a lumbar [lateral pre-iliac (LPI)] block with a lumbosacral trunk [i.e., parasacral (PS group) or greater ischiatic notch plane (GIN group)] block.

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Operating table stability and patient safety during an earthquake based on the results of a shaking table experiment

Originally Published hereThe damage that may be caused to the operating table and patients under general anaesthesia when a large earthquake occurs is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the movement and damage to operating tables and patients under general anaesthesia during an earthquake.

Cryoneurolysis of the saphenous nerve in the pig: a proof-of-principle investigation

Originally Published hereTo determine if in vivo cryoneurolysis inhibits ex vivo compound action potential (CAP) conduction in the porcine saphenous nerve and if this occurs rapidly enough to justify performing the technique before stifle surgery.

Retrospective evaluation of plasma transfusions in dogs undergoing general anaesthesia: 85 cases (2017-2021)

Originally Published hereTo describe the use of plasma transfusion in anaesthetised dogs, specifically the triggers for use, the population receiving plasma, reported adverse events, and human errors associated with transfusion.

Addition of a metoclopramide constant-rate-infusion to prevent ptyalism, regurgitation and vomiting in brachycephalic dogs undergoing spinal surgery

Originally Published hereTo assess whether adding metoclopramide to a protocol of maropitant and pantoprazole would reduce incidence of ptyalism, vomiting and regurgitation in brachycephalic dogs undergoing thoracolumbar spinal surgery.

Dorsal recumbency for tracheal intubation in cats

Originally Published hereEndotracheal intubation is an essential procedure in anaesthesia: it ensures airway protection, delivery of oxygen and volatile anaesthetic agents, carbon dioxide elimination and allows support for ventilation in the event of respiratory depression or apnoea (Robertson et al. 2018). Endotracheal intubation in cats is quite challenging as the access to the laryngeal inlet…