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Lizard and Snake Anaesthesia (view source)
Revision as of 19:58, 12 August 2010
, 19:58, 12 August 2010→Recovery
==Recovery==
==Recovery==
Once the procedure is finished and the vaporiser is turned to 0% consider using air for ventilation if the snake has been on 100% oxygen. Spontaneous breathing will return more quickly. Use a dark, quiet post-operative environment within the reptile’s [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|POTZ]]. Give fluids to maintain hydration.
Once the procedure is finished and the vaporiser is turned to 0% consider using air for ventilation if the snake has been on 100% oxygen. Spontaneous breathing will return more quickly. Use a dark, quiet post-operative environment within the reptile’s [[Preferred optimum temperature zone|preferred optimum temperature zone (POTZ)]]. Give fluids to maintain hydration.
*Doxapram hydrochloride is an effective respiratory stimulant and can be used in apnoeic snakes.
*Doxapram hydrochloride is an effective respiratory stimulant and can be used in apnoeic snakes.