A comparison of four methods of analgesia in cats following ovariohysterectomy

Tobias, Karen M.; Harvey, Ralph C.; Byarlay, Judy M

doi:10.1111/j.1467-2995.2005.00282.x

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“…However, the VAS was not sensitive enough to detect differences in pain levels over time in either treatment group. This result is supported by previous studies that failed to detect significant differences in postoperative pain quantification using the VAS in dogs (Hoelzler and others 2005, Marucio and others 2008) and cats (Tobias and others 2006, Benito-de-la-Víbora and others 2008). In addition, scales that are considered extremely subjective, like the VAS, have shown inconsistent results among different observers when used to assess acute pain in dogs (Holton and others 1998).…”

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Botulinum toxin type A as an adjunct in postoperative pain management in dogs undergoing radical mastectomy

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The aim of this randomised placebo-controlled, observer-blinded study was to evaluate the analgesic effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) as an adjunct for postoperative pain control in dogs. Sixteen dogs undergoing bilateral radical mastectomy for treatment of mammary tumours were enrolled. Twenty-four hours before surgery, the subjects were distributed into two groups of eight dogs each: 7 iu/kg BoNT-A (BoNT-A) or saline (Control) was administered subcutaneously in each mammary gland. Following sedation with intramuscular 0.03 mg/kg acepromazine and 0.3 mg/kg morphine, anaesthesia was induced intravenously with 4 mg/kg propofol and maintained with isoflurane/O2. Postoperative analgesia was evaluated for 72 hours after extubation using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and modified Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale (modified-GCMPS). Rescue analgesia was provided with intramuscular morphine (0.5 mg/kg). Data were analysed using analysis of variance, Tukey's test, Mann-Whitney U test and Friedman test (P<0.05). The pain scores were significantly lower in the BoNT-A than in the Control from 8 hours to 60 hours and from 12 hours to 60 hours after extubation, based on the VAS and modified-GCMPS, respectively. Rescue analgesia was required by significantly more dogs in the Control (7/8) compared with the BoNT-A (2/8) (P=0.022). Pre-emptive BoNT-A appears to be effective as an adjuvant for postoperative pain management in dogs undergoing bilateral radical mastectomy.

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Botulinum toxin type A as an adjunct in postoperative pain management in dogs undergoing radical mastectomy

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“…For humanitarian reasons, when the pain score exceeded 10, an analgesic was administered. There are studies in which surgery was performed without the inclusion of such a control group (Brodbelt et al 1997;Mastroncinque & Fantoni 2003;Tobias et al 2006). However, the lack of this group did not allow us to conclude if the treatments provided an adequate analgesia for this type of surgical procedure.…”

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Comparison of analgesia provided by lidocaine, lidocaine-morphine or lidocaine-tramadol delivered epidurally in dogs following orchiectomy

Almeida

Escobar

Maguilnik

2010

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

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“…1,[28][29][30] It may be that the minor bleeding was only seen because of the magnification and illumination provided by the laparoscope.…”

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Comparison of Surgical Variables and Pain in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy, Laparoscopic-Assisted Ovariohysterectomy, and Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

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Boscán

Monnet

et al. 2015

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

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Laparoscopy is an established modality in veterinary medicine. To date, laparoscopy in feline surgery is rarely reported. The objectives of this study were to compare surgical time, complications, and postoperative pain in a group of cats undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy (LOVE), laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy (LAOVH), and ovariohysterectomy via celiotomy (COVH). Eighteen healthy cats were randomly assigned to undergo LOVE, LAOVH, or COVH. Severity of pain was monitored 1, 2, 3, and 4 hr after surgery. Surgical time was significantly longer for LAOVH (mean ± standard deviation [SD], 51.6 ± 7.7 min) compared to COVH (mean ± SD, 21.0 ± 7.1 min) and LOVE (mean ± SD, 34.2 ± 11.2 min). There were no major intraoperative complications, although minor complications were more common in both laparoscopic groups. Cats sterilized via laparoscopy (LOVE and LAOVH) were statistically less painful than cats spayed via celiotomy (COVH) 4 hr following surgery. Results suggested that LOVE in cats is safe, can be performed in a comparable amount of time as COVH, and may result in less postoperative discomfort.

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A comparison of four methods of analgesia in cats following ovariohysterectomy

Cited by 43 publications

References 32 publications

Botulinum toxin type A as an adjunct in postoperative pain management in dogs undergoing radical mastectomy

Botulinum toxin type A as an adjunct in postoperative pain management in dogs undergoing radical mastectomy

Comparison of analgesia provided by lidocaine, lidocaine-morphine or lidocaine-tramadol delivered epidurally in dogs following orchiectomy

Comparison of Surgical Variables and Pain in Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy, Laparoscopic-Assisted Ovariohysterectomy, and Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

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