Anestesia e analgesia epidural em cães

Abstract

Epidural anesthesia is regional, segmental and temporary anesthesia, produced by anesthetic drugs in different concentrations and doses, deposited in the epidural space. Knowledge of the dog's anatomy is required to perform the procedure. Several drugs can be used to minimize side effects obtained when general anesthesia is performed. It acts on the caudal part of the diaphragm, and any surgical procedure can be performed in this region and, when associated with inhalation anesthesia, it reduces the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). Epidural anesthesia reduces transoperative stress. It serves to control pain and analgesia before, during and after surgery. It is a simple technique, which does not require sophisticated materials or equipment, and is of low cost, and its use is feasible in routine clinics. It can be used in epidural anesthesia, local anesthetics, opioids, -2 adrenergic agonists, benzodiazepines, phencyclidine derivatives and combinations of these drugs.