Analgesia in veterinary patients — opioids part two
TT Yamaoka
Saturday, February 1, 2014
As discussed in the previous article, opioids form the basis of pain management in veterinary patients alongside non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and analgesic adjuvants such as lidocaine, ketamine and alpha-2 adrenergic agonists. This second article will focus on commonly used opioids and their relevance to veterinary analgesia.
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