A Practical Guide to Loco-Regional Nerve Blocks for Oromaxillofacial Surgery in Dogs and Cats
This article provides an overview of the neuroanatomy of the head with a detailed explanation and visual images to enable accurate placement of loco-regional nerve blocks to achieve pre-emptive blockade of the nociceptive input which occurs when performing oral surgery. Variations in anatomy and between species are addressed to assist in accurate placement.
Authors
- Kirsten Hailstone
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
- Published
- 2024-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564241281484
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15