Analgesia and chemical restraint for the emergent patient.
This article discusses analgesia and chemical restraint for the emergency patient. As illness or injury affect all organ systems, specific recommendations and considerations of analgesic, anesthetic, and restraining regimens are presented. As animals of all ages, from neonates to geriatric and those that are pregnant or lactating,may require management of their illness or injury, recommendations for these patients are also presented.
Mathews
Karol A
KA
Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1. kmathews@ove.uoguelph.ca
Dyson
Doris H
DH
D000698:Analgesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000662:veterinary*; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000662:veterinary; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid