Comparing Blind and Ultrasound-Guided Retrobulbar Nerve Blocks in Equine Cadavers: The Training Effect

Comparing Blind and Ultrasound-Guided Retrobulbar Nerve Blocks in Equine Cadavers: The Training Effect

In standing ophthalmic surgery in horses, a retrobulbar nerve block (RNB) is often placed blindly for anesthesia and akinesia. The ultrasound (US)-guided RNB may have fewer complications, but the two techniques have only been compared once in equine cadavers. This study compares the techniques for s...

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Main Authors: Hanneke Hermans, Ralph A. Lloyd-Edwards, Aukje J. H. Ferrão-van Sommeren, Anne A. Tersmette, Jacobine C. M. Schouten, Filipe M. Serra Bragança, Johannes P. A. M. van Loon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
local
anesthetic
horse head
welfare
ophthalmic
pain management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/2/154

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