18 rabbits were anaesthetised using the Stephens anaesthetic apparatus, a closed system with an in-circuit, non-precision vaporizer, and isoflurane as the inhaled anaesthetic. Anaesthesia was induced with i.v. propofol (10 to 12 mg/kg body weight) and all rabbits were intubated. During isoflurane...

Objective: To evaluate a supraglottic airway device (SGAD) designed for rabbits in African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) during inhalation anesthesia. Study design: Prospective, randomized, blinded experimental study. Animals: A total of 12 adult African pygmy hedgehogs (seven male, five...

The concern about pain management in exotic mammals is increasing. However, only a few studies describe locoregional anesthesia techniques in rabbits. Thus, this report aims to describe the lumbar paravertebral block, guided by peripheral nerve stimulation, in a rabbit undergoing mid-femoral...

Pressure controlled ventilation with or without positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) was compared in rabbits, which were divided into three groups denominated GP (pressure cycled ventilation group), GPP (pressure cycled ventilation with PEEP group) and GE (spontaneous ventilation group - control ...

A simple closed-circuit "circle" type of anaesthetic apparatus is described for the administration of cyclopropane-oxygen and halothane-oxygen to the rabbit. The apparatus can be readily constructed in the laboratory.