Laboratory animal science
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We described a new technique of orotracheal intubation in the rat. This technique is performed under direct vision by transillumination to obtain a better view of the rat's small and distant vocal cords. We also emphasize overextension of the neck to allow for a more direct path to the animal's trachea. This technique is easily learned, is atraumatic, and does not depend on expensive equipment.
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Laboratory animal science · Jun 1995
Comparative StudyComparison of anesthesia induced by ketamine-fentanyl combination and maintained by propofol or etomidate in New Zealand white rabbits.
Ketamine-fentanyl-propofol and ketamine-fentanyl-etomidate combinations were administered intravenously to four groups of rabbits. Each group received ketamine (30 mg/kg of body weight) and fentanyl (0.025 mg/kg) for anesthesia induction. Either propofol or etomidate was administered by an infusion pump to maintain anesthesia. ⋯ Recovery from the propofol infusion was very rapid. Ketamine-fentanyl-etomidate combination is not recommended for clinical anesthesia in rabbits. Ketamine-fentanyl-propofol combination at a dosage of 30-0.025-0.4 mg/kg/min can be safely used for short-term surgery.