Anesthesia and Analgesia in Laboratory Animals is an essential resource for veterinarians and researchers dedicated to the humane treatment of laboratory animals during experimental interventions. This comprehensive guide focuses on the specialized anesthesia, analgesia, and postoperative care requirements associated with laboratory animal research.
Fully revised and updated, this new edition offers readers the latest information on agents, methods, and techniques that ensure humane, reproducible, and successful procedural outcomes. Key sections include:
- Ethical, Regulatory, and Scientific Considerations: Understanding the ethical implications and regulatory frameworks surrounding the use of laboratory animals in research.
- Principles of Anesthesia and Analgesia: Detailed exploration of the fundamental principles that govern the safe administration of anesthesia and analgesia to laboratory animals.
- Anesthetic Equipment and Monitoring: Comprehensive information on the latest equipment and monitoring techniques essential for effective anesthesia management.
- Periprocedural Care: Strategies for managing the care of laboratory animals before, during, and after experimental procedures.
- Pain Assessment and Management: Dedicated chapters focused on the assessment and management of pain in various laboratory species, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Species-Specific Considerations: Practical insights into the relevant anatomy, physiology, and behavior of a broad range of lab animal species, including ferrets, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and cephalopods.
Authors:
Melissa Dyson (Editor)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
June 1, 2023
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