Evaluation of preoperative intraperitoneal injection of bupivacaine for intraoperative antinociception in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: A randomized clinical trial.

Objective: To determine if preoperative intraperitoneal bupivacaine can minimize intra- and postoperative nociception/pain in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, investigator-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Animals: Forty-seven, intact female cats.

Evaluation of preoperative rectus sheath block with bupivacaine for analgesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: a cadaveric and randomized clinical study.

Objective: Phase 1: to determine the feasibility of desensitizing ventral branches of spinal nerves within the rectus sheath using an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block (USRSB). Phase 2: to determine the effect of preoperative USRSB on intraoperative responses to surgical stimulation and postoperative pain.

Study Design: Cadaveric study and prospective, randomized, blinded, parallel-arm clinical trial.

Effect of the reverse Trendelenburg position on the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in dogs anesthetized for elective stifle surgery.

Objective: To determine if a 15° reverse Trendelenburg position decreases the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) compared with a horizontal position in dogs anesthetized for stifle surgery.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized parallel-arm study.

Animals: A total of 44 healthy client-owned dogs were enrolled and data from 36 dogs were analyzed.

Comparison between the effects of postanesthetic xylazine and dexmedetomidine on characteristics of recovery from sevoflurane anesthesia in horses.

Objective: To compare postanesthetic xylazine and dexmedetomidine on recovery characteristics from sevoflurane anesthesia in horses.

Study Design: Randomized, crossover study.

Animals: Six geldings, mean±standard deviation (SD) (range), 17±4 (11-24) years and 527±80 (420-660) kg.

Cardiovascular effects of equipotent doses of isoflurane alone and isoflurane plus fentanyl in New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

OBJECTIVE To determine effects of equipotent concentrations of fentanyl and isoflurane, compared with isoflurane alone, on cardiovascular variables in New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). ANIMALS 6 adult female New Zealand White rabbits. PROCEDURES Rabbits were anesthetized with isoflurane, and lungs were mechanically ventilated.

Evaluation of trends in marijuana toxicosis in dogs living in a state with legalized medical marijuana: 125 dogs (2005-2010).

Objective: To report a correlation between the increased number of medical marijuana licenses and marijuana toxicosis in dogs in a state with legalized marijuana for medical use.

Design: Retrospective case series from January 1, 2005 to October 1, 2010.

Setting: Private specialty referral hospital and a university teaching hospital.

Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in the dog: an anatomical evaluation.

Objective: To describe the ultrasound-guided technique to the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in the dog and evaluate the spread of a local anesthetic/methylene blue solution.

Study Design: Prospective experimental trial.

Animals: Ten adult Beagle cadavers weighing 11.