Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Fifth Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Paul Flecknell, this esteemed publication has been the go-to resource for professionals involved in animal testing for over three decades. The fifth edition of Laboratory Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia provides a thorough guide to anaesthesia, catering to a diverse audience of veterinarians, technicians, researchers, and ethics committee personnel.

A Well-Structured Resource

The book is meticulously divided into four parts, covering essential aspects of anaesthesia, including:

• Preparation for anaesthesia: definitions, equipment, and preparations
• Anaesthetic and analgesic agents, management, and monitoring of anaesthesia
• Advanced and specialized techniques, including pre-procedural preparations, monitoring, and problems and emergencies
• Analgesia and post-operative care, encompassing recovery and the prevention and management of post-operative pain

Species-Specific Anaesthesia Guidance

The fifth edition also provides in-depth coverage of anaesthesia in various laboratory species, including:

• Rodents
• Rabbits
• Cats
• Dogs
• Ferrets
• Pigs
• Sheep and goats
• Primates
• Reptiles
• New chapters on birds, fish, and cephalopods

This edition maintains the tradition of delivering a balanced blend of practical advice, foundational content, and updated references, drugs, and procedures.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Edition: 5th edition
• Release Date: March 2, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 376
• ISBN-10: 0128182687
• ISBN-13: 978-0128182680