Laser Acupuncture for Postoperative Pain Management in Cats

The aim of this study was to evaluate laser acupuncture as an adjuvant for postoperative pain management in cats. Twenty cats, undergoing ovariohysterectomy, were sedated with intramuscular (IM) ketamine (5 mg kg−1), midazolam (0.5 mg kg−1), and tramadol (2 mg kg−1). Prior to induction of anaesthesi...

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Main Authors: Virgínia I. Marques, Renata N. Cassu, Felipe F. Nascimento, Rafaela C. P. Tavares, Giulliane C. Crociolli, Rafael C. Guilhen, Gabriel M. Nicácio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/653270