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. 2025 May 28;12(6):524.
doi: 10.3390/vetsci12060524.

Low-Volume (0.3 mL/kg) Ropivacaine 0.5% for a Quadratus Lumborum Block in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy: A Randomized Study

Chiara Di Franco  1   2 , Camilla Cozzani  1 , Iacopo Vannozzi  1 , Angela Briganti  1
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Low-Volume (0.3 mL/kg) Ropivacaine 0.5% for a Quadratus Lumborum Block in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy: A Randomized Study

Chiara Di Franco et al. Vet Sci. .

Abstract

Elective surgical ovariectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in veterinary medicine [...].

Keywords: feline; loco-regional anesthesia; pain management; ultrasound-guided.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Study subject flow.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Mean values and standard deviation of heart rate (HR) and systolic arterial pressure (SAP) in the two groups: green NaCl and purple Ropi. * Significant difference in the Ropi group at T5 vs. T0; § significant difference in the NaCl group at T4, T5, T6 and T7 in comparison to T0.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Needed of intraoperative rescue analgesia in the two groups.
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