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- Title
Clinical techniques in veterinary dermatology: regional anaesthesia of the canine and feline distal limb.
- Authors
Douglas, Hope; Welsh, Stephanie; Barr, Ciara
- Abstract
Background: Local anaesthesia for procedures involving the distal limb are a useful component of balanced protocols to achieve effective procedural analgesia for patients. A ring block is an effective and straightforward technique. Hypothesis/Objective: To review and describe the ring block technique for local anaesthesia of the canine and feline distal limb. Animals: Images of hospitalized patients were used. These photographs were obtained with owner permission. Results: The clinical technique for the ring block of the canine or feline distal limb is described. Conclusions and clinical importance: The ring block can be implemented simply and successfully for a variety of procedures involving the distal limb to provide effective analgesia.
- Subjects
ANESTHESIA; VETERINARY dermatology; HOSPITAL patients; ANALGESIA
- Publication
Veterinary Dermatology, 2021, Vol 32, Issue 1, p90
- ISSN
0959-4493
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/vde.12916