Originally Published hereTo clinically evaluate previously developed pain scales [Donkey Chronic Pain Composite Pain Scale (DCP-CPS), Donkey Chronic Pain Facial Assessment of Pain (DCP-FAP), and combined Donkey Chronic Pain Scale (DCPS)], including behavioural and facial expression related variables, for the assessment of chronic pain in donkeys.
Originally Published hereTo compare the efficacy of inhaled salbutamol with salmeterol for the treatment of arterial hypoxaemia in anaesthetized horses.
Originally Published hereThe quadratus lumborum block (QL-block), an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, entails injecting local anesthetic into the interfascial space enclosing the QL muscle (Garbin et al. 2020). It has been used successfully for ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy surgeries in dogs (Viscasillas et al. 2021; Degani et al. 2023). Additionally, interfascial catheter implantation has been described to facilitate locoregional…
Originally Published hereTo identify the perceptions of veterinary students interested in specialization regarding veterinary anesthesiology.
Originally Published hereProfessor Khursheed Mama was awarded the President’s Award for Meritorious Service to the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA). She has served the College well over many years and is highly deserving of this award. Khursheed obtained her DVM degree from Washington State University (WSU). A keen horse woman, she participated…
Originally Published hereAn 8-year-old, 14.8 kg, male castrated Cocker Spaniel developed rectal wall dehiscence following right anal sacculectomy. This was associated with inflammation, seroma formation, and faecal leakage through the rectal defect. Within 7 days of surgery, the dog was anaesthetised twice for revision surgery. The dog developed pain unresponsive to oral meloxicam 0.1 mg…
Originally Published hereTo compare static compliance of the respiratory system (CstRS) and the ratio of partial pressure of end-tidal to arterial carbon dioxide (Pe′CO2/PaCO2), in healthy dogs using two approaches for tidal volume (VT) selection during volume-controlled ventilation: body mass based and driving pressure (ΔPaw) guided.
Originally Published hereThe laryngocardiac reflex (LCR) is elicited by stimulation of laryngeal, pharyngeal or esophageal mechano- or chemoreceptors and can result in cardiac arrhythmia, elevated blood pressure, laryngospasm, bronchoconstriction, and apnea (Boushey et al. 1974; Pingree et al. 2018). The LCR is documented in the human literature; it is incriminated in sudden infant death syndrome…
Originally Published hereThe publisher regrets that an error was made in the title of the aforementioned article.
Originally Published hereWe would like to report an unusual complication of oro-endotracheal intubation in a brachycephalic dog.