Sandra Sanchis-Mora

Anaesthesia Specialist

Sandra Sanchis-Mora - Anaesthesia Specialist
Sandra Sanchis-Mora Lda. Vet MVetMed PhD DipECVAA PGCertEd FHEA MRCVS Anaesthesia Specialist

Sandra graduated from the Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia in 2007.

After a period of working within mainly academia in Spain and the UK, Sandra joined a private referral centre in the UK.

Sandra has gained a Masters in Veterinary Medicine (in 2009), PhD in 2017 at RVC and the PG Certificate in Veterinary Education in 2020. She also became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2020. Sandra is also a European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia.

Her clinical interests are pain assessment, management of chronic pain, interventional pain management, locoregional anaesthesia, and diagnostic and management of neuropathic pain.

Sandra says, “I chose to be an anaesthetist as I was always interested in tackling pain in my patients. I am interested in how drugs work and their effect on the body.”

Sandra does not currently have any pets of her own, however, she really enjoys dancing and spending time playing with her two girls.

See below for Publications

Publications

Referenced Journals

Herrera Linares M, Bolt D, Meeson R, Sanchis-Mora S. Ultrasound -guided saphenous and sciatic nerve block with ropivacaine in an adult goat undergoing trochlear sulcoplasty for lateral patellar luxation. Vet Rec Case Rep. (accepted May 2023).

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Burillo P, Esteve V, Del Romero A, Lafuente P, Redondo JI. (2021) Evaluation of Quadratus Lumborum Block as Part of an Opioid-Free Anaesthesia for Canine Ovariohysterectomy. Animals. 11(12):3424. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123424

Quesada N, Sanchis-Mora S, Medina-Serra R. (2021) Ultrasound-guided caudal thoracic paravertebral block in a dog with an insulinoma undergoing partial pancreatectomy.  Vet Anaesth Analg 2021, Volume 48, Issue 4, 632 – 633

Quesada, N, Pelligand, L, Doig, M, Sanchis-Mora, S. (2021) Suspected local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) after several bupivacaine injections through an epidural catheter in a cat. Vet Rec Case Rep; 9:e197. https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.197

Medina-Serra R, Foster A, Plested M, Sanchis S, Gil-Cano F, Viscasillas J. (2021) Lumbar erector spinae plane block: an anatomical and dye distribution evaluation of two ultrasound-guided approaches in canine cadavers. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2021 Jan;48(1):125-133. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.07.038. Epub 2020 Nov 11. PMID: 33334690.

Foster A, Medina-Serra R, Sanchis-Mora S, Plested M, Stathopoulou TR, Viscasillas J. (2020) In-plane ultrasound-guided peribulbar block in the dog: an anatomical cadaver study. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2020 Nov 19:S1467-2987(20)30251-8. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2020.07.039. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33341361.

Rodriguez, A; Beltran, E; Sanchis-Mora, S; Palacios, C (2020) Bilateral laryngeal paralysis following a ventral slot surgery in a dog. Vet Rec case reports 8(2): e001109

Viscasillas J, Stathopoulou T, Worth A, Sanchis-Mora S. (2019) Use of continuous sciatic nerve block for a week as part of a multidisciplinary approach for limb salvage in two dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 Jan;46(1):141-143. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2018.09.002. Epub 2018 Sep 20. PMID: 30527859.

Sanchis-Mora S, Chang YM, Abeyesinghe SM, Fisher A, Upton N, Volk HA, Pelligand L. (2019) Pregabalin for the treatment of syringomyelia-associated neuropathic pain in dogs: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-masked clinical trial. Vet J. 2019 Aug;250:55-62. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2019.06.006. Epub 2019 Jul 5. PMID: 31383420.

Neilson D, Viscasillas J, Alibhai HI, Niessen S, Kenny P, Sanchis-Mora S (2018) Anaesthetic management and complications during hypophysectomy in 37 cats with acromegaly. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.

Navarro-Cubas X, Palermo V, French A, Sanchis-Mora S, Culshaw G (2017) Tricuspid valve dysplasia: A retrospective study of clinical features and outcome in dogs in the UK”. Open Veterinary Journal 7 (4); 349-359 doi: 10.4314/ovj.v7i4.11

Sanchis-Mora S, Chan YM, Abeyesinghe SM, Fisher A, Volk HA, Pelligand L (2017) Development and initial validation of a sensory threshold examination protocol (STEP) for phenotyping canine pain syndromes. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 44: 600-614. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2016.09.004

Sanchis-Mora S, Pelligand L, Thomas CL, Volk HA, Abeyesinghe SM, Brodbelt DC, Church DB, Thomson PC, McGreevy PD, O’Neill DG (2016) Dogs attending primary-care practice in England with clinical signs suggestive of Chiari-like malformation/syringomyelia. Veterinary Record 179 (17) . doi: 10.1136/vr.103651

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Palacios C, Mathis A, Brodbelt DC, Alibhai HI (2015) Anaesthetic management and complications of Balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary stenosis in dogs. Veterinary Record 3;177(13):340. doi: 10.1136/vr.103146.

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Seymour C, Lafuente P (2015). Spinal Anesthesia with hypobaric ropivacaine and morphine in a cat with a unilateral pelvic fracture. Journal of Veterinary Science and Medical Diagnosis 4: 5 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2325-9590.1000178

Sanchis-Mora S, Viscasillas J, Mathis A, Palacios C, Brodbelt DC, Alibhai HI (2014) Anaesthetic management and complications of pacemaker implantation in dogs. Veterinary Record 75(12): 303. doi: 10.1136/vr.102246.

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Sneddon C, Alibhai H (2014). Ultrasound guided epidural catheter placement in a dog. Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 41(3): 330-1 doi: 10.1111/vaa.12106.

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Hoy C, Alibhai H. (2013)  Transient Horner´s Syndrome after paravertebral Brachial Plexus Blockade in a Dog Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 40: 104-106 doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2012.00770.x.

Jimenez CP, Alessandra Mathis, Mora SS, Brodbelt D, Alibhai H (2012). Evaluation of the Quality of the Recovery after Administration of Propofol or Alfaxalone for Induction of Anaesthesia in Dogs Anaesthetized for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 39: 151-9 doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2011.00678.x.

Sanchis Mora S, Seymour C. (2011) An Unusual Complication of Endotracheal Intubation Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 38: 158-159 doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2011.00593.x.

Non-refereed Journals

Sanchis Mora, S (2019) Manejo Anestesico del paciente con patologías oculares Clinanesvet 15,Multimedica

Sanchis Mora S (2018) Diagnostico del Dolor Neuropatico en Pequeños Animales Clinanesvet 11, Multimedica

Mora, SS; Pelligand, L; Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia (2017) Veterinary Focus.27(3):29-34

Sanchis-Mora S, Pelligand L, Abeyesinghe S, Volk HA (2014) Future approaches to tackling Neuropathic Pain in dogs. Companion Animal 19: 8-13 http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/coan.2014.19.1.8

Redondo JI, Soler G, Gil L, Sanchis S, Calbet MA, Serra I (2008) Anaesthetic Complications in Dogs and Cats. Argos Journal 98: 34-39.

Redondo JI, Soler G, Gil L, Sanchis S, Calbet MA, Sopena J (2008) Anaesthesia in Patients with Digestive Complications. Argos Journal 98: 42-46.

Chapters in textbooks

Pelligand L and Sanchis-Mora S (2016) Pain assessment methods. In: BSAVA manual of canine and feline anaesthesia and analgesia 3rd Edition. (Ed) Seymour C, Duke- Novakovsky T, de Vries M. British Small Animal Veterianry Association, Gloucester, UK.

Abstracts

Sanchis-Mora S, Ruffell MJ, De Decker S. Experience of veterinary practitioner and owners following referral to a dedicated veterinary pain clinic for medical management of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) Autum Meeting Bern, Switzerland, 2022.

Sanchis-Mora S, Corpe ML, Cowderoy E, De Decker S. Evaluation of the effects of laser therapy on the recovery period in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy: a pilot study. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) Autum Meeting Bern, Switzerland, 2022.

Gilbert E, Sanchis Mora S, Pelligand L, Poad L, Volk H, Rusbridge C. Frequency of phantom scratching in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS) assessed by owner questionnaire before and during maropitant treatment. BSAVA Congress 2021

Foster, A , Ho, NTZ, Sanchis-Mora, S, Pelligand, L, Viscasillas, J. Is a wireless ultrasound device useful for performing locoregional anaesthesia in dogs…? A cadaveric study. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) Spring Meeting Dublin, Ireland, 2020.

Rennick R, McClaran JK, Sanchis-Mora S, Neilson DM. The effect of acepromazine, compared to medetomidine, on surgical complications, difficulty and time during canine laparoscopic ovariectomy. ECVS 2020

Foster A, Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Medina Serra R, Stathopoulou T. Ultrasound-guided peribulbar block in the dog: an anatomical cadaveric study. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) Autum Meeting, Ghent, Belgium, 2019.

Medina Serra RMS, Palacios Jimenez C, Foster A, Plested M, Sanchis Mora SM, Viscasillas J. Lumbar erector spinae plane (ESP) block in the dog: Anatomical study and assessment of two ultrasound-guided techniques in dog cadavers. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) Autum Meeting, Ghent, Belgium, 2019.

Heron A, Bianchi C, VIscasillas J, Sanchis S, Foster A, Medina R. The erector spinae plane block for intraoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy: a retrospective study – BSAVA Congress, irmingham, UK, 2019

Viscasillas J, Sanchis S, Del Romero A, Esteve V, Burillo P, Redondo JI. Evaluation of quadratus lumborum block as part as an opioid free anaesthesia protocol for canine ovariohysterectomy. Worl Congress Veterinary Anaesthesiolagy, Venice , Italy, September 2018

Viscasillas J, Stathopoulou S, Alibhai H, Sanchis S. Complications related to the use of epidural and peripheral nerve catheters in dogs: preliminary results. Worl Congress Veterinary Anaesthesiolagy, Venice , Italy, September 2018

Williams H, Sanchis S, Pelligand L, Volk HA, Murrell J, Granger N. Utility of the Electronic von Frey Aesthesiometer to Quantify Cervical Skin Sensitivity in Dogs with Syringomyelia.  ECVIM Congress, Goteborg Sweden. September 2016.

Sanchis-Mora S, Viscasillas J, Lam R. Perineural block for the treatment of cervical pain in dogs: case series. XII National Congress of Spanish Association of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV), Sevilla, Spain. June 2016

Williams H, Sanchis S, Pelligand L, Volk HA, Murrell J, Granger N. Investigating canine cervical sensitivity with an electronic von Frey aesthesiometer: a novel method of assessing syringomyelia-associated neuropathic pain. BSAVA Congress 2016, Birmingham, UK. 

Neilson D, Viscasillas J, Alibhai HI, Sanchis-Mora S. Anaesthetic management and complications of hypophysectomy in cats. WCVA, Kyoto, Japan. September 2015.

Thomas C, Sanchis-Mora S, Pelligand L,Volk HA, Church DB. McGreevy PD, Thomson PC, Brodbelt DC, O’Neill DG. Prevalence and management of canine Chiari-like malformation/syringomyelia recorded in primary-care practice in England. BSAVA Congress 2015, Birmingham, UK. 

Sanchis-Mora S, Volk HA, Abeyesinghe S, Pelligand L. Feasibility of von Frey filaments and a cold testing device for quantitative sensory testing in different body areas of healthy dogs. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) autumn meeting, Vienna, Austria. September 2014.

Sanchis-Mora S, Volk HA, Abeyesinghe S, Pelligand L. Reliability and repeatability of handheld mechanical and thermal threshold devices in different body areas of healthy dogs.  Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) autumn meeting, Vienna, Austria. September 2014.

Sanchis-Mora S, Bellini L, Garcia A, Viscasillas J, Niessen S. Anaesthetic Management for Transphenoideal Hypophysectomy in Acromegalic Cats: 5 cases. IX National Congress of Spanish Association of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV), Zaragoza, Spain. June 2013.

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Castiñeiras D. Comparison of Cardiac Output Measurements Between Swan-Ganz Thermodilution Catheter and Traspulmonary Thermodilution PICCO in Thoracic Surgery in Pigs. IX National Congress of Spanish Association of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV), Zaragoza, Spain. June 2013.

Bellini L, Viscasillas V, Sanchis-Mora S. Caudal Epidural for perineal surgery in dogs: 8 cases. IX National Congress of Spanish Association of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV), Zaragoza, Spain. June 2013.

Castineiras D, Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Brodbelt D, Alibhai H. Anaesthetic Management for Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure Using the Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder. Association of Veterinary Anaesthetist Spring Meetin, London, UK. April 2013.

Sanchis-Mora S, Viscasillas J, Mathis A, Brodbelt D, Alibhai H. Evaluation of Anaesthetic Management of Pacemaker Implantation in Dogs, Retrospective Study of 52 Cases. WCVA, Cape Town, South Africa. September 2012.

Viscasillas J, Sanchis-Mora S, Palacios C, Alibhai H, Brodbelt D. Evaluation of Anaesthetic Management of Balloon Valvuloplasty for Pulmonic Stenosis in 46 Dogs. WCVA, Cape Town, South Africa. September 2012.

Sanchis-Mora S, Viscasillas J, Seymour JC. Spinal Anaesthesia with Hypobaric Ropivacaine and Morphine in a Cat with Unilateral Pelvic Fracture. VII National Congress of Spanish Association of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (SEAAV), Cáceres, Spain. June 2012.

Sanchis S, Silvestrini P, Bosch L, Andaluz A, Sotomayor S, Piviani M. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour in a Whippet with Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Southern European Veterinary Conference 2009. Barcelona, Spain. October 2009.

Redondo JI, Calbet MA, Marrodán C, Sanchis S, Gil L. Clinical Evaluation of the Premedication with Dexmedetomidine- Butorfanol and its Antagonism with Atipamezol in Dogs. IV National Congress SEAAV, Valencia, Spain. May 2008.

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