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==Postanaesthetic Considerations==
==Postanaesthetic Considerations==
Recovery can take between 10-30 minutes on average in reptiles. The patient should be minimally handled or stimulated as to prevent cardiovascular problems. Hypothermia can be a major cause of prolonged recovery as previously discussed. However, care should be taken to make sure that the patient is not overheated as this may lead to necosis and metabolic disturbances. Monitoring of the patient should continue until full normal function is obtained, and provision of oxygen or room air via assisted ventilation may be necessary until spontaneous breathing has returned. The patient may appear to of recovered and then gone back to an "re-anaesthetised" state and rest for periods during recovery. Full recovery may take up to 24 hours.
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 POTZ. Give fluids to maintain hydration.
*Doxapram hydrochloride is an effective respiratory stimulant and can be used in apnoeic snakes.
Recovery can take between 10-30 minutes on average in reptiles.
* The patient should be minimally handled or stimulated as to prevent cardiovascular problems.
* Hypothermia can be a major cause of prolonged recovery as previously discussed. However, care should be taken to make sure that the patient is not overheated as this may lead to necosis and metabolic disturbances.
Monitoring of the patient should continue until full normal function is obtained, and provision of oxygen or room air via assisted ventilation may be necessary until spontaneous breathing has returned. The patient may appear to of recovered and then gone back to an "re-anaesthetised" state and rest for periods during recovery. Full recovery may take up to 24 hours.