Article ; Online: A novel extraoral ultrasound-guided approach for mandibular nerve block in Rahmani sheep.
2024 Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 74
Abstract: Background: Regional anesthesia is the favored choice in ruminant animals compared to general anesthesia, primarily due to its high safety margin and reduced demand for cost-intensive equipment in addition to its field applicability. Ultrasound-guided ... ...
| Abstract | Background: Regional anesthesia is the favored choice in ruminant animals compared to general anesthesia, primarily due to its high safety margin and reduced demand for cost-intensive equipment in addition to its field applicability. Ultrasound-guided nerve block has gained significant attention in the field of veterinary medicine. This study utilized twenty-seven sheep of the native Rahmani breed to both demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of the ultrasound guided inferior alveolar nerve block technique. Methods: The research comprised three phases: Phase 1 involved an anatomical examination of mandibles and sheep heads to locate the mandibular foramen and delineate the mandibular nerve course. Phase 2 included ultrasound-guided injection of methylene blue dye at specific sites along the mandibular nerve in cadaveric sheep heads. In Phase 3, clinical implementation of ultrasound-guided inferior alveolar nerve blocks was conducted in 27 live sheep, assessing efficacy, onset, and duration. Results: Vertical extraoral ultrasound-guided nerve block was achieved successfully in 25 sheep (98%). A preliminary cadaveric study showed good distribution of the injectate at the mandibular nerve site. The mean onset time was 138 ± 18 s, and the mean duration time was 54 ± 4.1 min. Prominent analgesia of the ipsilateral mandible, medial surface of the cheek, and lateral border of the tongue was observed. Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided mandibular nerve block holds promise as a technique for providing effective and safe anesthesia in sheep undergoing mandibular procedures. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Cadaver ; Mandibular Nerve ; Nerve Block/veterinary ; Sheep/surgery ; Sheep Diseases ; Ultrasonography ; Ultrasonography, Interventional/veterinary |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-02-24 |
| Publishing country | England |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2191675-5 |
| ISSN | 1746-6148 ; 1746-6148 |
| ISSN (online) | 1746-6148 |
| ISSN | 1746-6148 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12917-024-03924-0 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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