Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents

Handbook of Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Pain Management: Rodents

 A practical pocket reference focused on humane anesthesia, analgesia, pain assessment, and perioperative care of laboratory rodents used in biomedical research. It provides accessible guidance for investigators, veterinarians, technicians, animal caretakers, IACUC members, and occupational health professionals, with emphasis on refining procedures and reducing pain or distress.

Key Features:

• Anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory rodents
• Selection and use of anesthetic agents
• Anesthetic monitoring and management
• Pain assessment and postoperative pain management
• Anesthesia and analgesia pharmacology
• Anesthetic equipment and machines
• Humane euthanasia practices
• Record keeping and documentation
• Regulatory management of rodent anesthesia
• Practical bullet-point format with full-color illustrations
• Extensive references for further study