The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Margeti and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effect of a second sedative drug injection following initial intramuscular dexmedetomidine in dogs: a randomised, crossover study.", Vol 53, pp. 101223, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101223 ----- • (00:02:21) Kudo and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Use of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol and a vaporizer-free ventilator to prevent recurrence of malignant hyperthermia in a dog.", Vol 53, pp. 101219, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101219 ----- • (00:03:40) Hoon and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Sedative and physiological effects of intramuscular alfaxalone 4% with butorphanol or dexmedetomidine in dogs - a randomized crossover study.", Vol 53, pp. 101174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2025.101174 ----- • (00:05:05) Henderson and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Comparison of two doses of lidocaine constant rate infusion on cardiopulmonary function and recovery in isoflurane-anesthetized horses.", Vol 53, pp. 101202, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101202 ----- • (00:06:42) Piemontese and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effectiveness of noninvasive respiratory strategies for the management of postoperative hypoxaemia in dogs: a prospective, randomized clinical trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101187, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101187 ----- • (00:08:12) de Celis Perez and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Peri-anaesthetic complications in dogs undergoing lateral thoracotomy or median sternotomy: A retrospective study.", Vol 53, pp. 101151, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2025.10.007 ----- • (00:09:49) Cahill-Patray and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mechanical ventilation beyond 24 hours is associated with improved survival outcomes in dogs: a multi-institutional analysis of 258 cases (2019-2025).", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0621 ----- • (00:11:28) Namgoong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "High-flow nasal oxygen therapy reduces work of breathing without altering systemic oxygen delivery or consumption in healthy, anesthetized, spontaneously breathing dogs.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0064 ----- • (00:13:08) Blanton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 736-746, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564 ----- • (00:14:44) Navarrete-Calvo and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Analysis of serum biomarkers associated with pain in Spanish greyhounds undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", Vol 198, pp. e404-e411, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6023 ----- • (00:16:14) Safak and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Th1/Th2 cytokine polarization in three different anaesthesia protocols administered to cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05520-w ----- • (00:18:03) Pakhawala and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Romiplostim Use in Pancytopenia Secondary to Azathioprine Overdose in a Dog.", Vol 62, pp. 123-126, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7513 ----- • (00:19:24) Rose and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Perianesthetic death in dogs and cats: a scoping review.", Vol 38, pp. 369-384, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261421223 ----- • (00:20:55) Bradshaw and colleagues, The Journal of surgical research, "A Guide to the Anesthetic Management of Canine Models in Cardiac Surgery.", Vol 321, pp. 195-211, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2026.02.020 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:23) Uzuka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol anesthesia with preoxygenation enables magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination in rabbits.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374 ----- • (00:00:59) Lee and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Dexmedetomidine infusions improve cardiovascular and renal function in anaesthetised, experimentally endotoxaemic horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70173 ----- • (00:04:45) Stepaniuk and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Oral Examination in a Random Anesthetized Canine Population for the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease and Fractured Teeth.", 8987564261447381, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261447381 ----- • (00:02:17) Repella and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "The Diagnosis, Attempted Endoscopic Retrieval, and Surgical Treatment of Multiple Heroin Packages in the Stomach of a Dog: A Case Report.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70114 ----- • (00:06:11) Rodriguez and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Comparative efficacy of six monthly doses of Simparica Trio", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07402-4 ----- • (00:07:44) Núñez-Torvisco and colleagues, Reproduction (Cambridge, England), "In vitro embryo production alters spatial organisation of mesodermal and endodermal markers in elongating bovine conceptuses.", https://doi.org/10.1093/reprod/xaag054 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]