Use of neurostimulation to localize and anesthetize the brachial plexus of calves undergoing metacarpal surgery

Authors

  • H. Lardé Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7
  • S. Nichols Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7
  • A. Desrochers Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7
  • G. Bussières Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7
  • M. Kopal Department of Clinical Sciences, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, H3C 3J7

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123922

Keywords:

surgery, locoregional block, general anesthesia, brachial plexus, orthopedic surgery

Abstract

In cattle, locoregional anesthesia is usually effective for surgery distal to the metacarpophalangealjoint. However, for proximal interventions, general anesthesia is often required. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of brachial plexus anesthesia for orthopedic surgery in calves. We hypothesized that this locoregional block, combined with sedation, would be sufficient for interventions on the metacarpal bones in calves.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

Issue

2012

Section

Research Summaries 3

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