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==Anaesthesia Principles==

==Anaesthesia Principles==

===Analgesia===

===Analgesia===

This is essential for any anaesthetic procedure, as small mammals do not show signs of pain very well and it may go unnoticed.

[[Analgesia]] is essential for any anaesthetic procedure, as small mammals do not show signs of pain very well and it may go unnoticed. It can be given '''pre-operatively''' to pre-emp the painful surgery.

Drugs available include:

 

:[[Opioids|'''Opiates''']]: pethidine, buprenorphine

Drug available include:

:'''[[NSAIDs]]''': meloxicam, carprofen

 

:[[Local Anaesthetics|'''Local anaesthetics''']]: lidocaine, bupivicaine (low safety margin), EMLA cream for venepuncture.

'''Opiates''': pethidine, buprenorphine

 

'''NSAIDs''': meloxicam, carprofen

 

'''Local anaesthetics''': lidocaine, bupivicaine (low safety margin), EMLA cream for venepuncture.

===Intubation===

===Intubation===