Evaluation of the addition of adrenaline in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce hemorrhage in dogs undergoing sharp staphylectomy for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. A prospective, randomized study.

Objective: To assess the use of adrenaline (0.00198%) in a bilateral maxillary nerve block to reduce intraoperative hemorrhage in dogs undergoing staphylectomy for the treatment of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS).

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blinded controlled study.