A sonographic investigation for the development of ultrasound-guided paravertebral brachial plexus block in dogs: cadaveric study.

Journal: Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel in-plane ultrasound (US)-guided approach to the sixth (C6), seventh (C7), eighth (C8) cervical and to the first thoracic (T1) spinal nerves.

Authors

  • Paolo Monticelli
    Anaesthesia Department Veterinary Clinical Science and Services, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, UK. Electronic address: pmonticelli@rvc.ac.uk.
  • Ella Fitzgerald
    Diagnostic Imaging Department, Veterinary Clinical Science, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, Hatfield, UK.
  • Jaime Viscasillas
    The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK. Electronic address: jviscasillas@rvc.ac.uk.