Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:47) Luedke and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mitigating and addressing complications in equine laparoscopy.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0057 ----- • (00:05:03) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797 ----- • (00:06:28) Splittstoesser and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Lorazepam reduces recurrence of urethral obstruction in male cats: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study.", Vol 264, pp. 1143-1151, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0045 ----- • (00:07:53) Fenton and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Gastrointestinal complications occur in dogs with intervertebral disk herniation undergoing ventral slot decompression but are mostly self-limiting.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0021 ----- • (00:09:25) Durocher and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Immediate surgical intervention for small animal pyometra shows no definitive advantage.", Vol 264, pp. 1190-1194, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0854 ----- • (00:11:05) Andrews and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Metatarsal pad iohexol administration in cats undergoing computed tomography lymphangiography yields superior thoracic duct enhancement versus perirectal administration.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0105 ----- • (00:12:21) Granacka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Continuous Bluetooth pulse oximetry monitoring in conscious and anesthetized horses: a pilot study.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0147 ----- • (00:13:58) Brown and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Single-dose intravenous α2-agonists do not acutely alter anti-inflammatory bioactive protein profiles but reduce interleukin-8 in equine autologous protein solution and platelet-rich plasma.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0055 ----- • (00:15:30) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072 ----- • (00:16:57) Wen and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Volume kinetics of intravenous crystalloid and colloid solutions in healthy, isoflurane-anesthetized rabbits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0073 ----- • (00:18:22) Chew and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Short-term effect of sedation on kidney function markers in cats with chronic kidney disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0088 ----- • (00:27:02) Kurniawan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Airway leakage due to intratracheal malpositioning of an oesophageal temperature probe in an anaesthetised dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70140 ----- • (00:02:25) Moura and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of two different fluid rates on tissue oxygenation and haemodynamic stability in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70313 ----- • (00:19:48) Niemiec and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "World Small Animal Veterinary Association global dental guidelines.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70057 ----- • (00:21:21) Gölgeli Bedir and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Time-dependent laryngeal desensitisation following topical lidocaine and prilocaine application in cats: a randomised controlled study.", Vol 67, pp. 836-842, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70179 ----- • (00:22:52) Jones and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Experience with video-assisted thoracoscopic placement of pectus excavatum splints in kittens: six cases.", Vol 67, pp. 830-835, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70142 ----- • (00:24:17) Bergeron and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Haemorrhagic myelopathy causing acute post-operative paralysis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with a congenital lordosis.", Vol 67, pp. 847-853, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139 ----- • (00:25:28) Ryan, The Veterinary record, "Understanding volatile capture devices and their role in improving the sustainability of veterinary anaesthesia.", Vol 199, pp. 214-216, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71139 ----- • (00:25:28) Hillen and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Capture of isoflurane from anaesthetised dogs and cats following methadone, medetomidine and ketamine administration.", Vol 199, pp. e216-e221, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70212 ----- • (00:00:53) Spillane and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Baclofen Concentrations in Four Dogs With Baclofen Toxicosis Treated With In-Series Carbon Hemoperfusion and Hemodialysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70160 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com
