Use of electro-acupuncture anesthesia and analgesia in minor veterinary surgical procedures
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Use of electro-acupuncture anesthesia and analgesia in minor veterinary surgical procedures
Description
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med (2015), Lloret Nadal, Lorena.
Abstract
An integrative approach that combines narcotic anesthesia with acupuncture in minor surgical procedures can have numerous benefits for the health of veterinary patients. These include reduction of both intra- and post-surgical anesthesia and pain medications, improved cardiopulmonary function, fewer adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract and immune function, and faster recovery times. High-risk patients particularly benefit from lower doses of anesthetic agents. The use of electro-acupuncture combined with adequate premedication protocols for common minor surgical procedures (dentistry, castration, ovariohysterectomy, skin masses) are reviewed along with benefits, challenges, and guidelines for improved results from this integrative approach.
Alternative Title
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med
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Date
Date Created
10/8/2015
Language
English
Type
Journal Article
issn
1945-7677
issue
2
page end
73
page start
69
volume
10