Emerging Trends in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal health; drug delivery; smart devices for drug delivery; biomaterials; surgery; anesthesiology
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Interests: anaesthesia; analgesia; veterinary
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Veterinary anesthesia and analgesia are rapidly evolving fields that play a critical role in ensuring the welfare and safety of animal patients across species. As veterinary medicine embraces precision approaches and novel technologies, there is an increasing need to integrate cutting-edge research into clinical practice. This Special Issue aims to bring together original research, clinical studies, reviews, and case reports that explore current innovations and persistent challenges in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, multimodal analgesia, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents, species-specific protocols, pain assessment tools, perioperative care, neuroanesthesia, regional blocks, and anesthesia monitoring technologies. We particularly welcome contributions that highlight translational applications, comparative approaches, and the integration of pharmacogenomics and individualized medicine in pain management. By compiling a diverse range of studies from both clinical and experimental settings, this Special Issue seeks to promote evidence-based practices, enhance analgesic protocols, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the veterinary community. We invite researchers, clinicians, and specialists in veterinary anesthesia and pain management to contribute to this timely and impactful collection aimed at improving outcomes and animal welfare in veterinary practice.
Prof. Dr. Fabio Leonardi
Dr. Giovanna Costa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary anesthesia
- veterinary analgesia
- pain management
- multimodal analgesia
- anesthetic pharmacokinetics
- anesthetic pharmacodynamics
- species-specific protocols
- perioperative care
- pain assessment
- regional anesthesia
- anesthesia monitoring
- translational veterinary medicine
- comparative anesthesia
- pharmacogenomics
- individualized medicine
- animal welfare
- clinical veterinary practice
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