Proximal mandibular nerve block, using electrolocation, for rostral mandibulectomy in a geriatric dog.

Authors
Carotenuto AM, Ravasio G, Fonda D, Stefanello D.
Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3078005/
Date
2011 May
Journal
Can Vet J
Volume
52
Number
5
Pages
515-8

We describe a case of proximal mandibular nerve block with ropivacaine, using electrolocation, for perioperative pain management in a geriatric dog undergoing rostral mandibulectomy. The patient did not require intraoperative analgesia or analgesic supplementation for 8 h after the end of the surgery.

Pain Management
Oncology

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