Updated clinical information
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Variable rate infusions and Target Control Infusion (TCI)
- BET scheme to maintain 2 different plasma fentanyl concentrations in cats. Abstract, Proceedings 55th SCIVAC Congress, 2-4 March 2007, Milano (Italy), pp 283-284
- Time course of propofol ES depression in dogs using BIS. Abstract, Proceedings Proceedings AVA Spring Meeting, 7-9 March 2007, Paris (France), Vet Anaesth Analg 2007; 34:1-16
- BET scheme for fentanyl-based analgesia in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings 56th SCIVAC Congress, 1-3 June 2007, Rimini (Italy), p 577
- Determination of the propofol induction dose resulting in the intended effect site concentration in the dog. Abstract, Proceedings 56th SCIVAC Congress, 1-3 June 2007, Rimini (Italy), p 549
- Propofol BET scheme to maintain 2 different effect site concentrations in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings 56th SCIVAC Congress, 1-3 June 2007, Rimini (Italy), p 557
- Fentanyl TGI for long-term analgesia in two cats. Abstract, Proceedings Unified against pain – IVAPM Congress, 1-3 November 2007, Montreal (Canada), Research, p 325
- Propofol Ce and Loss-Of-Righting-Reflex in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings AVA Spring Meeting, 9-11 April 2008, Bristol (UK), Vet Anaesth Analg 2009; 36:1-15
- Propofol Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) for assessment of laryngeal function in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings ECVS Annual Scientific Meeting, 10-12 July 2008, Basel (CH), Veterinary Surgery 2008; 37:E1-E19
- Propofol Ce inducing recumbency (LORR) does not allow intubation in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings AVA Autumn Meeting, 14-16 October 2008, Barcelona (Spain), pp 98-99
- Propofol TCI for MAC in a dog. Abstract, Proceedings 62nd SCIVAC Congress, 29-31 May 2009, Rimini (Italy), p 578
- Propofol TCI for sedation in dogs: effectiveness and pattern of use. Abstract, Proceedings AVA Spring Meeting, 30-31 March 2010, Cambridge (UK), Vet Anaesth Analg 2010; 37:1-17
- Survey on the use of PK model-driven IV infusions in Italy. Abstract, Scientific Proceedings BSAVA Congress, 8-11 April 2010, Birmingham (UK), Veterinary Programme, p 442
- AP and HR variations during propofol TCI for sedation in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings 65th SCIVAC Congress, 28-30 May 2010, Rimini (Italy), p 327
- A rule-of-thumb to provide individualised propofol sedation in dogs. Abstract, Scientific Proceedings BSAVA Congress, 31 March-3 April 2011, Birmingham (UK), Veterinary Programme, pp 487-488
Neuraxial anaesthesia
- Selective Spinal Anaesthesia (SSA) in a cat. Abstract, Proceedings 55th SCIVAC Congress, 2-4 March 2007, Milano (Italy), p 271-272
- Preoperative intrathecal morphine enhances postoperative analgesia after spinal surgery in dogs. Abstract, Proceedings Unified against pain – IVAPM Congress, 1-3 November 2007, Montreal (Canada), Research, p 321
- Pros and cons of epidurals with local for orthopaedic surgery. Proceedings 3rd World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress ESVOT-VOS 15th ESVOT Congress, 15-18 September 2010, Bologna, Pre-Congress Seminars, pp 353-355
- Accuracy in identifying the intervertebral space during segmental epidural anaesthesia in dogs. Abstract, Scientific Proceedings World Congress WSAVA / FECAVA / BSAVA, 11-15 April 2012, Birmingham (UK), Veterinary Programme, pp 521-522
Peripheral neural blockade
- Evidence and news in forelimb blocks. Proceedings 3rd World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress ESVOT-VOS 15th ESVOT Congress, 15-18 September 2010, Bologna, Pre-Congress Seminars, pp 350-352
Post-anaesthetic care
- Postoperative sedation and intubation after soft palate resection in a bulldog. Abstract, Proceedings 64th SCIVAC Congress, 5-7 March 2010, Milano (Italy), pp 187-188
Analgesia & Pain Clinic
- Short Form of the Glasgow Composite Pain Scale. Printable PDF of the SF-GCPS for veterinary surgeons.
Clinical information for pet owners
- L’anestesia nel cane e nel gatto: una brochure informativa. First Edition, June 2001. Information for pet owners about veterinary anaesthesia (in Italian).
- SFGCPS - A validated scale for owners to assess pain in dogs. Printable PDF of the SF-GCPS for owners, including a sheet to record assessments day by day.