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Avian anesthesia
1Division of Wildlife Health, Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|February 24, 2001
Abstract:
Providing a safe anesthetic environment is the key to successful avian anesthesia. Knowledge and understanding the anatomic and physiologic differences between birds and mammals help to prevent most emergency situations and guide responses in critical situations. Thorough preanesthetic history and examination, correction of underlying conditions, and use of simple anesthetic protocols all optimize the outcome of the procedure. Finally, critical monitoring helps to anticipate most crises and reduces incidences of mortality and morbidity in avian anesthesia.