General Discussion

Hello Everyone,

With these new low flow isoflurane anesthesia systems entering the market that can run using 100% O2 or room air, I was curious what other facilities that have these systems are requiring for their surgeries?

I have heard some facilities allowing all surgeries to be done with room air, some are requiring the use of O2 for any surgery over 30 minutes, and some facilities still requiring O2 for all surgeries.

If you are at a facility that has Isoflurane systems that can run O2 and room air, what is your current policy/guidelines around its use?

Hello everyone!

Starting in 2024, my institution will be housing ferrets. This is a new species for us. I was wanting to put feelers out to my LAWTE community to see about potentially learning from you about how your facility handles husbandry, technique training, etc. I am a visual and kinesthetic learner so, if possible, my team and I would love to visit a facility to be able to see some of these items in action.

Hi everyone, I would like to know if anyone knows of any rodent simulators that can be used to simulate procedures like intratracheal instillation, portal vein injections, or other common rodent-type surgeries. I know about the ones for techniques such as oral gavage, blood draws, injections, and such, but not more specialty-type techniques.

Your input would be greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone, I would like to know if anyone knows of any rodent simulators out there that can be used to simulate procedures like intratracheal instillation, portal vein injections, or other common rodent-type surgeries. I know about the ones for techniques such as oral gavage, blood draws, injections, and such, but not more specialty-type techniques.

Your input would be greatly appreciated!