Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:54) Margeti and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effect of a second sedative drug injection following initial intramuscular dexmedetomidine in dogs: a randomised, crossover study.", Vol 53, pp. 101223, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101223 ----- • (00:02:21) Kudo and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Use of total intravenous anesthesia with propofol and a vaporizer-free ventilator to prevent recurrence of malignant hyperthermia in a dog.", Vol 53, pp. 101219, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101219 ----- • (00:03:40) Hoon and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Sedative and physiological effects of intramuscular alfaxalone 4% with butorphanol or dexmedetomidine in dogs - a randomized crossover study.", Vol 53, pp. 101174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2025.101174 ----- • (00:05:05) Henderson and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Comparison of two doses of lidocaine constant rate infusion on cardiopulmonary function and recovery in isoflurane-anesthetized horses.", Vol 53, pp. 101202, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101202 ----- • (00:06:42) Piemontese and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effectiveness of noninvasive respiratory strategies for the management of postoperative hypoxaemia in dogs: a prospective, randomized clinical trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101187, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101187 ----- • (00:08:12) de Celis Perez and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Peri-anaesthetic complications in dogs undergoing lateral thoracotomy or median sternotomy: A retrospective study.", Vol 53, pp. 101151, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2025.10.007 ----- • (00:09:49) Cahill-Patray and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mechanical ventilation beyond 24 hours is associated with improved survival outcomes in dogs: a multi-institutional analysis of 258 cases (2019-2025).", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0621 ----- • (00:11:28) Namgoong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "High-flow nasal oxygen therapy reduces work of breathing without altering systemic oxygen delivery or consumption in healthy, anesthetized, spontaneously breathing dogs.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0064 ----- • (00:13:08) Blanton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 736-746, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564 ----- • (00:14:44) Navarrete-Calvo and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Analysis of serum biomarkers associated with pain in Spanish greyhounds undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", Vol 198, pp. e404-e411, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6023 ----- • (00:16:14) Safak and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Th1/Th2 cytokine polarization in three different anaesthesia protocols administered to cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05520-w ----- • (00:18:03) Pakhawala and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Romiplostim Use in Pancytopenia Secondary to Azathioprine Overdose in a Dog.", Vol 62, pp. 123-126, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7513 ----- • (00:19:24) Rose and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Perianesthetic death in dogs and cats: a scoping review.", Vol 38, pp. 369-384, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261421223 ----- • (00:20:55) Bradshaw and colleagues, The Journal of surgical research, "A Guide to the Anesthetic Management of Canine Models in Cardiac Surgery.", Vol 321, pp. 195-211, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jss.2026.02.020 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.
