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.