The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: November 8th 2026 (abstracts published between 1st November and 7th November 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:48) Quesada and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Evaluation of opioid consumption using the quadratus lumborum block or intraperitoneal instillation with bupivacaine in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy in a teaching institution.", Vol 53, pp. 101373, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101373

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• (00:02:06) Pimenta and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Recovery quality and antinociceptive effects following rectus abdominis sheath block in dorsally recumbent horses: an experimental study.", Vol 53, pp. 101358, http...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: November 1st 2026 (abstracts published between 25th October and 31st October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:48) Surita and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Effects of an opioid-free versus two opioid-based anesthetic protocols on intraoperative cardiovascular variables and postoperative pain in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy: a prospective, randomized, blinded clinical study.", 106942, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106942

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Wallace and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Intravenous regional limb perfusion techniques in the anesthetized foal.", 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0549

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• (00:01:58) Chang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Sugammadex at 2 mg/kg provides rapid and sustained reversal of moderate rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0288

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• (00:03:14) Arboit and colleagues, American journa...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Rouse and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan is associated with a higher proportion of hypotension than dexmedetomidine in anesthetized dogs: a retrospective, matched-cohort study.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0372

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• (00:02:15) Impey and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Canine desexing attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians: A cross-sectional survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70146

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• (00:03:22) Ribeiro and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Campoy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A generalized additive model using kinematic and demographic data provides an accurate and objective anesthesia recovery score in horses.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0291

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• (00:02:42) Honkavaara and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Procedural sedation with subcutaneously administered medetomidine-vatinoxan-butorphanol in dogs - A randomized, controlled, clinical dose-finding study.", Vol 320, pp. 106921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106921

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:22) Vake and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Buccally Administered Cannabidiol and Oral Carprofen During Single- and Repeated-Dose Administration in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70114

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• (00:03:37) Stewart and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Serum amyloid A alone or in combination with white blood cell count and fibrinogen is associated with inflammatory disease status in horses undergoing elective anes...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • Stastny and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Retrospective Evaluation of the Association Between Mechanical Power and Outcome in Mechanically Ventilated Dogs from a Multicenter Database (2019-2025): 76 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70159

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• (00:02:19) Mestrinho and colleagues, Journal of veterinary medical education, "Tuning In: Student-Produced Podcasts in Veterinary Anesthesia Learning Experience.", e20260018, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2026-0018

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:55) Castro and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Evaluation of methylene blue and tissue marker for assessing sciatic nerve staining one hour after ultrasound-guided injection in rat cadavers.", Vol 53, pp. 101354, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101354

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• (00:02:28) Starr and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Warmed intravenous fluid administration attenuated a reduction in body temperature in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70334

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Melih and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparison of the effects of different durations of propofol infusion on physical and biochemical values for long-term deep sedation in rabbits.", 106874, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106874

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• (00:06:37) Kong and colleagues, Drug testing and analysis, "Doping Control Analysis of Methoxyflurane in Equine Plasma by Headspace Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.", https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.70145

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:47) Luedke and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mitigating and addressing complications in equine laparoscopy.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0057

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• (00:05:03) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797
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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:01) Mandelbaum and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Different fresh gas flows produce similar rebreathing and regional ventilation during helmet continuous positive airway pressure in sedated Beagles.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0218

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• (00:02:17) Redondo and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Intraoperative monitoring and anaesthetic complications in horses: A secondary analysis of the CEPEF4 multicentre cohort.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70317

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:59) Boesch and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Epidural 0.125% ropivacaine is safe but insufficient for induced tibiotarsal joint pain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70298

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• (00:08:46) De Campos and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparative efficacy of five calcium and phosphorus treatment protocols in puerperal hypocalcemia and relapse prevention.", Vol 319, pp. 106832, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106832

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• (00:02:46) Frau and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "Matern...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:06:08) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210

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• (00:10:05) Butterfield and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Single-site ventral distal paravertebral block is an effective method of anesthetizing the bovine paralumbar fossa.", 1-7, http...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:34) Sugimoto and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Isorhythmic atrioventricular dissociation detected during anesthesia in a geriatric cat.", 1-3, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0378

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• (00:06:54) Cooney and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High-dose oral pentobarbital can produce anesthesia in aggressive dogs prior to euthanasia.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0266

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• (00:08:37) Harris and colleagues, American journal of vet...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Pekkola and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of medetomidine and butorphanol, with or without vatinoxan, in puppies - randomised, blinded clinical trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101283, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101283

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• (00:08:17) Quinn and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Two Doppler blood pressure devices and 2 oscillometric blood pressure devices failed American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine validation in conscious dogs.", 87, http...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:00) Dos Santos and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous and Intramuscular Nalbuphine in Isoflurane-Anesthetized Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70099

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• (00:02:14) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Shan and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Residue Kinetics and Dietary Risk Assessment of Diazepam and Its Metabolites in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella): Implications for Aquaculture Safety.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70097

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• (00:02:12) Lindstedt and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Concurrent Use of Tasipimidine Oral Solution and Fluoxetine in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70098

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• (00:05:01) Wund and co...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:25) Pickering and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Oral use of anxiolytic, sedative, and anaesthetic medications in domestic cats (Felis catus): a scoping review.", 106774, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106774

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• (00:03:50) Shuttleworth and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, ""Up to and including death": understanding anaesthesia-related anxiety among pet owners in a tertiary-care setting.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70168

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• (00:00:58) Kunzman and co...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:08:21) Gruell and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "The influence of haemorrhage and fluid resuscitation with either Plasma-Lyte A or Ringer's Lactate in Beagle dogs under sevoflurane anaesthesia-part 2: Buccal mucosal microcirculation.", Vol 53, pp. 101234, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101234

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• (00:01:01) Scanlin and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "A comparison of analgesia between ropivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine for the erector spinae plane block in dogs undergoing hemi...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Pflaum and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Clonidine in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70092

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• (00:02:25) Anderson and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Veterinary Pharmaceutical Safety Competencies for New Graduates: Description of an Interprofessional Simulated Learning Activity.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70091

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• (00:05:03) von Pfeil and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Associ...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:01) Lynch and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Characterization of the Pharmacokinetics and Physiological Effects of Tapentadol in Horses.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70089

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• (00:04:03) Crosby and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A survey of perianesthetic management of brachycephalic dogs identifies wide variation across United States veterinary practices despite well-documented risks.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0196

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• (00:05:35) Duncan and co...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:06:41) Andrews and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Metatarsal pad iohexol administration in cats undergoing computed tomography lymphangiography yields superior thoracic duct enhancement versus perirectal administration.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0105

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• (00:04:56) Granacka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Continuous Bluetooth pulse oximetry monitoring in conscious and anesthetized horses: a pilot study.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0147

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:11) Westbrook and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Nasotracheal oxygen supplementation facilitates anesthetic recovery in high-risk brachycephalic dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0104

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• (00:05:55) Boesch and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Sacrococcygeal epidural injection of morphine and ropivacaine provides analgesia after feline ovariohysterectomy.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0436

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• (00:07:32) Antończyk and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Choosin...

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:11) Chew and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Short-term effect of sedation on kidney function markers in cats with chronic kidney disease.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0088

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• (00:05:28) Quinn and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Two Doppler blood pressure devices and 2 oscillometric blood pressure devices failed American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine validation in conscious dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0108

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) We searched PubMed for new publications related to Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia. No new papers matching our inclusion criteria were found for this completed week. We will be back next week with a fresh batch of literature!

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:03) Tiffinger and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of a Single Subcutaneous Extended-Release Buprenorphine (Ethiqa XR) in Healthy Beagles.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70082

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• (00:02:29) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:08:03) Takeo and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Skin structures associated with percutaneous drug penetration differ by body site in Beagles.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0078

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• (00:01:02) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187

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• (00:15:02) Singh and co...

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

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• (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

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• (00:04:45) Stepaniuk and colleagues, Journal of veteri...

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

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• (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...