Objective- Because of the several differences between avian and mammalian physiology and anatomy, avian anesthesia requires to be more attentive. The aim of this study was to determine a safe injectable anesthetic agent that had more compatibility with the avian features. Design- Experimental study Animals- Twelve male pigeons...

No further incidents have been documented during patient follow-up. In the cases presented, the mechanism underlying the induction of ventricular fibrillation could have been due to the continuous transmission—through the ventricular electrode to the interface with the myocardium—of the electrocautery radiofrequency pulses applied to the surrounding tissue or the pacemaker generator itself, alt...

Sodium metamizole (SM), analgin, was recalled from the pharmaceutical market by regulatory authorities of some countries in mid-60s because side effects (agranulocytosis). However, there has been a trend towards steady increase its prescription rates recent decades. The aim study to characterise status SM different world, assess effectiveness and safety, analyse available data on medication err...

A 12-year-old French bulldog presented for a mandibulectomy due to large ameloblastoma in the left rostral mandibular body. Preoperative pain management consisted of methadone 0.2 mg/kg and nerve block with ropivacaine 0.5%. Intraoperatively, an indwelling perineural catheter was placed through canal, tip foramen postoperative administration. Ropivacaine 0.2% administered every 6 hours first 36...