Anesthesiology
Alfaxalone: An Old Drug in a New Formulation
This neuroactive steroid has been used to induce general anesthesia for many years, but only recently has a new formulation with preservatives become available in the United States.Anesthesiology
Regional Anesthesia for the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Patient
For canine and feline patients, multimodal pain management techniques might lessen the amount of general anesthesia that is needed for the dental procedure.Anesthesiology
Focus on Quality: New Tools to Support Patient Safety in Anesthesia
Banfield launched a new anesthesia program, including Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Veterinary Practitioner: Canine and Feline and the introduction of Anesthesia Medical Quality Standards.
Anesthesiology
Sedation for Cats with Cardiovascular Disease
Cats represent a large part of the US pet population; as of 2012, the approximately 74.
Anesthesiology
Banfield Pet Hospital Unveils New Anesthesia Program
Earlier this month, Banfield Pet Hospital introduced the newest edition of its anesthetic and pain management guidelines and protocols: Anesthesia and Analgesia for the Veterinary Practitioner: Canine and Feline.
Anesthesiology
Hypothermia in the Operating Room
Keeping any anesthetized animal from hypothermia before, during, and after surgery is challenging.
Anesthesiology
Feline Anesthesia and Analgesia: Recent Developments
The goal of this review article is to provide relevant clinical updates on new products and pharmaceuticals used for feline anesthesia and analgesia.Anesthesiology
Local Anesthesia for the Distal Extremity
After reviewing the step-by-step instructions in this article, you should be able to incorporate IVRA and ring blocks into your anesthesia and pain management protocols with confidence.Anesthesiology
Anesthetic Monitoring: Therapeutic Actions
Part 3 in our anesthetic monitoring series, which has covered the goals and reasons for anesthetic monitoring, the physiologic parameters for anesthetized dogs and cats, and anesthetic monitoring equipment and its purpose.