Evaluation of a constant rate intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine on the duration of a femoral and sciatic nerve block using lidocaine in dogs

ObjectivesThis study investigated the effects of 1 μg/kg/h intravenous constant rate infusion (CRI) of dexmedetomidine on the sensory and motor blockade for femoral and sciatic nerve blocks in dogs undergoing stifle surgery.Materials and methodsClient-owned dogs referred for stifle surgery were enro...

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Main Authors: Marzia Stabile, Luca Lacitignola, Claudia Acquafredda, Annalaura Scardia, Antonio Crovace, Francesco Staffieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1061605/full