Perioperative use of analgesics in dogs and cats by ...
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| Title | Perioperative use of analgesics in dogs and cats by Canadian veterinarians in 2001 |
| Author(s) | C. Hewson, I. Dohoo, K. Lemke |
| Journal | The Canadian veterinary journal.La revue veterinaire canadienne |
| Date | 2006 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Start page | 352 |
| End page | 359 |
| Abstract | A random sample of 652 Canadian veterinarians was surveyed to determine perioperative use of analgesics in dogs and cats following common surgeries. The response rate was 57.8%. With the exception of taildocking in puppies, at least 85% of animals received preincisional analgesics, and 30% to 98.1% received postincisional analgesics. A similar survey was conducted in 1994; since then, analgesic usage has increased markedly, as have ratings of the pain caused by different surgeries. In 2001 most veterinarians (62%) used at least 2 classes of analgesic perioperatively. However, strong opioids, local anesthetics, and alpha-2 agonists were underused, and there was an overreliance on weak opioids (butorphanol, meperidine). Up to 12% of veterinarians did not use any analgesics. Nationally, this may have affected many animals monthly; for example, approximately 6000 dogs or cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Continuing education (provincial level) and review articles were considered effective ways to inform veterinarians about optimal analgesic practices. |
| ISSN | 0008-5286 |
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