The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: November 8th 2026 (abstracts published between 1st November and 7th November 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:48) Quesada and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Evaluation of opioid consumption using the quadratus lumborum block or intraperitoneal instillation with bupivacaine in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy in a teaching institution.", Vol 53, pp. 101373, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101373 ----- • (00:02:06) Pimenta and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Recovery quality and antinociceptive effects following rectus abdominis sheath block in dorsally recumbent horses: an experimental study.", Vol 53, pp. 101358, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101358 ----- • (00:03:18) Skelding and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Cardiovascular effects of increasing doses of norepinephrine delivered by constant rate intravenous infusion in isoflurane-anesthetized cats.", Vol 53, pp. 101356, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101356 ----- • (00:04:26) De Celis Perez and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effect of a single dose of tranexamic acid on perioperative blood loss in dogs undergoing spinal surgery.", Vol 53, pp. 101317, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101317 ----- • (00:05:31) Rupp and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Influence of drug-induced nausea and opioid-associated behavioural alterations on pain scores in nonpainful cats: a prospective, randomised, experimental trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101331, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101331 ----- • (00:06:35) Quinn and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Premedication with medetomidine compared to acepromazine reduces the risk of hypotension and mild acute kidney injury in healthy dogs undergoing gonadectomy surgery: results of a randomized clinical trial.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0574 ----- • (00:07:50) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210 ----- • (00:08:58) Mallet and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A randomized controlled trial of intravenous magnesium sulfate shows no analgesic or anti-inflammatory benefit in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar disk herniation surgery.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0198 ----- • (00:10:00) Larriva and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Perineural dexamethasone does not prolong bupivacaine sensory blockade in equine palmar digital nerve blocks: a randomized crossover trial.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0207 ----- • (00:10:57) Kyle and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Comparison of lingual oscillometric and invasive blood pressure measurement in dogs under general anaesthesia.", Vol 67, pp. 1082-1090, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70163 ----- • (00:11:57) McConomy and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Effect of vertical distance between the heart base and the cuff on arterial blood pressure measurements using PetMAP in anaesthetised dogs.", Vol 67, pp. 1075-1081, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70148 ----- • (00:12:55) Maneephan and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Comparison of xylazine-ketamine-guaifenesin and xylazine-tiletamine-zolazepam protocols for constant rate infusion anesthesia in horses undergoing field castration.", Vol 166, pp. 106109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106109 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: November 1st 2026 (abstracts published between 25th October and 31st October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:48) Surita and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Effects of an opioid-free versus two opioid-based anesthetic protocols on intraoperative cardiovascular variables and postoperative pain in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy: a prospective, randomized, blinded clinical study.", 106942, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106942 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Wallace and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Intravenous regional limb perfusion techniques in the anesthetized foal.", 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0549 ----- • (00:01:58) Chang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Sugammadex at 2 mg/kg provides rapid and sustained reversal of moderate rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0288 ----- • (00:03:14) Arboit and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Target-controlled infusion of propofol induces rapid hypertriglyceridemia in healthy cats.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0217 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Rouse and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan is associated with a higher proportion of hypotension than dexmedetomidine in anesthetized dogs: a retrospective, matched-cohort study.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0372 ----- • (00:02:15) Impey and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Canine desexing attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians: A cross-sectional survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70146 ----- • (00:03:22) Ribeiro and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparison of peribulbar anesthesia with neosaxitoxin or bupivacaine in dogs undergoing reconstructive keratoplasty.", Vol 320, pp. 106934, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106934 ----- • (00:04:42) Ruel and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Sensory profile of cats with potential pain-related diabetic neuropathy.", Vol 199, pp. e381-e384, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70227 ----- • (00:05:42) Dupleix and colleagues, PloS one, "Evaluation of a novel body temperature sensor (CORE) in dogs under general anesthesia following premedication with dexmedetomidine or acepromazine: A pilot study.", Vol 21, pp. e0360808, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0360808 ----- • (00:07:05) Tanaka and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "The effects of low-dose medetomidine and butorphanol premedication on anesthetic induction and recovery for intramuscular alfaxalone anesthesia in cats.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0321 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Campoy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A generalized additive model using kinematic and demographic data provides an accurate and objective anesthesia recovery score in horses.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0291 ----- • (00:02:42) Honkavaara and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Procedural sedation with subcutaneously administered medetomidine-vatinoxan-butorphanol in dogs - A randomized, controlled, clinical dose-finding study.", Vol 320, pp. 106921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106921 ----- • (00:04:40) Järvinen and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "When good intentions go wrong: medication errors associated with adverse events in veterinary practice.", 68, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00885-2 ----- • (00:06:13) Obara and colleagues, Experimental animals, "Applying pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts from human clinical anesthesia to laboratory animal anesthesia.", https://doi.org/10.1538/expanim.26-0117 ----- • (00:07:51) Trisolini and colleagues, Inflammopharmacology, "Enhancing meloxicam efficacy in acute and chronic inflammatory pain: a novel dose-sparing approach using ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-026-02380-6 ----- • (00:09:40) Lawrence and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Differential gene expression in Glisson's capsule associated with liver abscesses in feedlot cattle.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag320 ----- • (00:11:16) Bozynski and colleagues, The journal of knee surgery, "A Uniquely Formulated Hyperosmolar Irrigation Solution is Associated with Beneficial Effects for Recovery After Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgeries: A Preclinical Canine Model.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2976-6929 ----- • (00:12:59) Zăvoi and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Management of volumetric muscle loss in a dog using bioactive glass-alginate-cellulose composite and a transpositional flap: a case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11557-x ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]