Blind supratemporal retrobulbar block in cats: a feasibility cadaveric study and its efficacy in a group of subjects undergoing corneal or intraocular surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The supratemporal retrobulbar block (RB) has not been comprehensively described in cats.

Materials and methods

Cadaveric study: a modified supratemporal retrobulbar injection of 0.1 ml/kg of iomeprole and saline (1:3) was executed using a Tuohy needle in recently deceased cats. Cadavers underwent computed tomography before and following injections. Injectate distribution within the intraconal space was evaluated. Extraconal injections were considered a failure. Clinical study: cats undergoing corneal/intraocular surgery were included. After intramuscular premedication with methadone 0.3 mg/kg, dexmedetomidine 3 mcg/kg and alfaxalone 2 mg/kg and induction with intravenous (IV) alfaxalone to effect, isoflurane anesthesia was maintained with a target

SUBMITTER: Lardone E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621063 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature