Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pain relief using multiple drugs for cats during surgery
By Steagall, Paulo V M & Monteiro-Steagall, Beatriz P·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2013·Anesthesia Consultancy Services, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multimodal analgesia for perioperative pain in three cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Three cats undergoing major surgeries experienced significant pain, but their discomfort was effectively managed using a combination of different pain medications. This approach, known as multimodal analgesia, included drugs like opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tramadol, ketamine, gabapentin, and local anesthetics. Each cat had unique pain challenges based on their specific surgery, but the tailored treatment plans helped minimize their pain and stress during recovery. Overall, this method proved successful in providing relief and improving the cats' comfort after surgery.
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Abstract
Adequate pain relief is usually achieved with the simultaneous use of two or more different classes of analgesics, often called multimodal analgesia. The purpose of this article is to highlight the use of perioperative multimodal analgesia and the need to individualize the treatment plan based on the presenting condition, and to adjust it based on the response to analgesia for a given patient. This case series presents the alleviation of acute pain in three cats undergoing different major surgical procedures. These cases involved the administration of different classes of analgesic drugs, including opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tramadol, ketamine, gabapentin and local anesthetics. The rationale for the administration of analgesic drugs is discussed herein. Each case presented a particular challenge owing to the different cause, severity, duration and location of pain. Pain management is a challenging, but essential, component of feline practice: multimodal analgesia may minimize stress while controlling acute perioperative pain. Individual response to therapy is a key component of pain relief in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23382595/