Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of isoflurane and sevoflurane for short-term anesthesia in piglets.
To compare isoflurane (ISO) and sevoflurane (SEVO) short-term anesthesia in piglets during castration. ⋯ Isoflurane and SEVO, delivered in a novel inhaler, provided economical, safe, rapid anesthetic induction and maintenance. Optimal conditions were provided for castration and recoveries were brief and smooth. Statistically significant differences in times would be of minor clinical importance. The cost of anesthesia was much less with ISO than with SEVO.
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To determine the anatomic landmarks for performing paravertebral forelimb block in the dog. ⋯ The landmarks allow reliable placement of a solution at the nerves comprising the brachial plexus, allowing anesthesia of the entire forelimb in the dog.