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Minor Procedures without Anaesthesia (EU7)

Minor Procedures without Anaesthesia (EU7)

An introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures and information about appropriate methods of handling, restraint, appropriate techniques for injection, dosing and sampling relevant to the species.

Handling and restraint for minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Techniques for handling and restraint of laboratory animals should be safe for both the handler and the animal.
Administration of substances and collection of biological materials without anaesthesia

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Administering substances to animals, for whatever reason, can have a significant impact on their welfare.
Choice of method of administration when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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The selection of a particular route of administration must balance a number of factors.
Collection of blood and other biological materials without anaesthesia

PIL AB Article
Before collecting any samples, review your laboratory protocol for labelling, transport and storage of the material.
Collection of urine

PIL AB Article
Urine samples may be obtained by sampling during voluntary urination, by catheterisation, by direct puncture of the bladder or, if some contamination of the sample with faecal and other material is acceptable, by use of a metabolic cage.
Collection of faeces

PIL AB Article
Specific guidance for mice when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

PIL AB Article
Information on handling and dosing techniques in mice when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia.
Specific guidance for rats when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Specific guidance for gerbils when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Specific guidance for hamsters when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Specific guidance for rabbits when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Specific guidance for guinea pigs when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Specific guidance for ferrets when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Special considerations when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

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Old animals may resent handling, especially if chronic painful lesions such as arthritis are present...
EU7 Learning Outcomes

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Minor Procedures without Anaesthesia (EU7)

Handling and restraint for minor procedures without anaesthesia

Administration of substances and collection of biological materials without anaesthesia

Choice of method of administration when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Collection of blood and other biological materials without anaesthesia

Collection of urine

Collection of faeces

Specific guidance for mice when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for rats when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for gerbils when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for hamsters when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for rabbits when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for guinea pigs when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Specific guidance for ferrets when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

Special considerations when conducting minor procedures without anaesthesia

EU7 Learning Outcomes