Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8919912 | Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Local anaesthesia of the equine maxillary nerve in the fossa pterygopalatina is frequently used for diagnostic and surgical procedures in the standing sedated horse. Due to vague superficial landmarks with various approaches and the need for experience via ultrasound guidance, this block remains challenging. GPS guidance may improve reliability of maxillary and other nerve blocks, and allow a smaller volume of local anaesthetic solution to be used, thereby improving specificity and reducing the potential for side effects.
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Authors
Stephanie Stauffer, Beckie Cordner, Jonathon Dixon, Thomas Witte,