A Practical Guide to Loco-Regional Nerve Blocks for Oromaxillofacial Surgery in Dogs and Cats

This article provides an overview of the neuroanatomy of the head with a detailed explanation and visual images to enable accurate placement of loco-regional nerve blocks to achieve pre-emptive blockade of the nociceptive input which occurs when performing oral surgery. Variations in anatomy and between species are addressed to assist in accurate placement.