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Donna M White1, Alastair R Mair1, Fernando Martinez-Taboada1
1Department of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sydney, Evelyn Williams Building B10, 65 Parramatta Road, Camperdown, NSW. 2050. Australia.
Open Veterinary Journal
|June 16, 2017
Summary
Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is feasible in veterinary medicine, demonstrated in a case series of dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy. While challenging, OFA offers an alternative to traditional opioid use in veterinary patients.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Comparative Medicine
Background:
- Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is an emerging field in human medicine due to concerns about opioid-induced hyperalgesia, tolerance, and immunomodulation.
- Opioids are traditionally central to veterinary anesthesia and pain management.
- Exploring OFA in veterinary patients addresses the need for opioid-sparing strategies.
Observation:
- A case series involving three dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy under OFA is presented.
- The study details the practical application and challenges of implementing OFA in a clinical veterinary setting.
- Canine ovariohysterectomy served as a standard procedure for evaluating OFA feasibility.
Findings:
- Opioid-free anesthesia is achievable in veterinary patients.
- Transitioning from traditional opioid-based protocols presents challenges for veterinary anesthesiologists.
- Successful implementation requires gaining experience with OFA protocols for routine procedures.
Implications:
- This study supports the potential for OFA in veterinary medicine, offering an alternative to conventional opioid use.
- Developing OFA protocols for common surgeries like neutering can build confidence for more complex procedures.
- Further research and experience with OFA can advance pain management and anesthesia practices in animals, potentially reducing opioid-related adverse effects.
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