Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Endotracheal intubation is the placement of a tube that extends from the oral cavity into the trachea.

The concept of using stem cell therapy as a form of regenerative medicine was born out of a lack of satisfactory therapy for degenerative diseases, such as osteoarthritis.

Blood pressure is the driving force for blood flow (perfusion) through capillaries that supply oxygen to organs and tissue beds of the body.

Every cell in the body needs a constant supply of oxygen to produce energy to grow, repair or replace itself and to maintain normal vital functions.

Although the principles of critical care are universal in all species, veterinarians face a unique set of challenges when dealing with small mammals.

Cardiovascular monitoring of patients under anesthesia is necessary so that potentially harmful changes in the function of the cardiovascular system can be recognized and appropriate action can be taken.

Endotracheal tubes are usually made from silicone, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic or red rubber.

When weighing the therapeutic options in treating this unusual gingival lesion, there are several considerations to explore.

Back problems are a common cause of poor performance in all horses - especially competitive horses, whose jumping ability may be diminished.

One of the primary goals for all personnel involved with managing veterinary cancer patients is to preserve quality of life.

Athens, Ga. - Osteoarthritis affects millions of dogs each year. Joint injuries can lead to the development of OA later in life.

The foundational pieces of multimodal treatment of canine osteoarthritis should include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a pet food rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and chondroprotective injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). The ultimate goal of a multimodal approach is to provide the maximum quality of extended life with a minimal effective dose of pharmacologics. The optimal multimodal approach is an overlapping of medical and nonmedical management.

Nutrigenomics can reduce pain in osteoarthritic dogs and create a bond with clients.

This multimodal approach to the osteoarthritis patient will ideally increase pain-free movement, decrease inflammation, decrease stress on joints, and have some chondroprotective attributes.

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Talk to clients about pain management.

This article discusses techniques associated with oral surgery.

In a recent summit, anesthesiologists highlight technicians' important role.

Early detection and treatment are the cornerstones of successful management of osteoarthritis, and hyaluronate sodium is an important part of that treatment.

How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies?

Appropriate patient evaluation provides for the recognition of anesthetic risks and anesthetic concerns for that specific patient and procedure.

Anesthetic care of veterinary patients has not gotten easier over the years.

Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency which must be recognized and treated IMMEDIATELY!

Pharmaceuticals do not take the place of clinical finesse.

Cats have relatively deficient hepatic glucuronidation mechanism.

Newly available analgesics and novel methods for the use of standard medications have greatly expanded options for safe and effective relief of pain in veterinary patients.

One-third of all human cancer patients report pain (60-90% with advanced cancer).

Anesthesia is intended to be a controlled, benign and reversible process. Unfortunately, the anesthetic drugs produce their effects primarily by limited depression of vital processes.

Providing good analgesia improves clinical outcome for critically injured patients.

Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience that can be associated with actual or potential tissue damage.