Regional anaesthesia is one of the most effective ways of providing pain relief to veterinary patients. The equipment list for a significant number of local anaesthesia techniques includes just a syringe, needle, local anaesthetic and appropriate knowledge of anatomy. So why aren't they being used more in veterinary medicine? As veterinary nurses, it is important that we have a good comprehension of the analgesic techniques available, how they work and in which scenarios they can be helpful for our patients. This is part one of three articles examining regional anaesthesia of the head, thoracic limbs and hind limbs.
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