Anestesia em cães submetidos a procedimentos oftálmicos: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Ophthalmic surgical procedures requiring dexterity and skill of the anesthesiologist, since the eyeball and its attachments are very delicate structures. Most interventions can result in pain, discomfort, irritation and inflammation with difficulties in healing and post-surgical recovery. Factors such as age, general condition, type of procedure, intraocular pressure and oculocardiac reflection are very relevant when it comes to an ophthalmic patient. Techniques of topical anesthesia, peribulbar, retrobulbar, the zygomatic, lacrimal and ophthalmic can ensure safe anesthesia with minimal risk of complications. The use of neuromuscular blocking agents can be substituted for locoregional these techniques give the same desired effects. This paper aims to assist the anesthesiologist veterinarian in carrying out safe and effective for use in ophthalmic procedures techniques.