Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents

Rodents are the most commonly used species in biomedical research. Individuals conducting rodent research are often responsible to ensure that all areas of anesthesia and analgesia are performed humanely. Anesthetic agent selection, anesthetic monitoring, and postoperative pain assessment and management are essential to the institutional animal care and use program and contribute significantly to the 3Rs by reducing pain and/or distress and refining various procedures. The Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents is the first book to capture multiple advances in this important area that greatly impacts various experimental methodologies. Richly illustrated in full color, the book serves as a quick reference source for investigators, veterinarians, technicians, and other animal caretakers charged with the care and use of rodents in a research setting. The unique format of this book also makes it extremely valuable to IACUC members, institutional officials, and occupational health and safety professionals.

CONTENTS

Terms and Definitions Travs Seymour Understanding Anesthetic Related Equipment Daniel Pang Anesthetic Pharmacology and Research Related Anesthetic Considerations Robert D. Keegan Management of Anesthesia Jennifer C. Smith Anesthesia Monitoring Andre Shih Special Techniques and Species Cholawat Pacharinsak Pain Management Patricia Foley Euthanasia C. Tyler Long Regulatory Management of Rodent Anesthesia Patrick Sharp