Veterinary surgery : VS
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of neuromuscular blockade on canine laparoscopic ovariectomy: a double-blinded, prospective clinical trial.
To evaluate the effect of neuromuscular blockade (NMB) on surgical time and various anesthetic variables during laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs. ⋯ NMB did not significantly improve laparoscopic ovariectomy times and except for a 5% decrease in arterial blood pressure did not change any of the evaluated anesthetic and surgical variables.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy and safety of deracoxib for control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue surgery in dogs.
To investigate the effectiveness and safety of deracoxib (Deramaxx®) administered at a dose of 1-2 mg/kg/day for 3 days for control of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with soft tissue surgery in dogs. ⋯ Results suggest perioperative administration of deracoxib to dogs at 1-2 mg/kg/day for 3 days significantly improves analgesia in the postoperative surgical period after soft tissue surgery. Placebo dogs not rescued after painful procedures highlight the need for refinement of current pain assessment tools.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Apr 2012
Contamination of joints with tissue debris and hair after arthrocentesis: the effect of needle insertion angle, spinal needle gauge, and insertion of spinal needles with and without a stylet.
To assess fetlock joint contamination with tissue debris and hair after arthrocentesis. ⋯ Angled needle insertion reduces joint contamination with tissue and hair. Spinal needles should be inserted with a stylet in place and 22 g spinal needles are preferable to 20 g spinal needles. Joints may be contaminated with bacteria after routine surgical preparation of skin.