TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluating and Stabilizing the Critical Ferret
T2 - Basic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques
AU - Benson, Keith G.
AU - Ramer, Jan C.
AU - Paul-Murphy, Joanne R
PY - 2000/5
Y1 - 2000/5
N2 - Understanding the differences and similarities between ferrets and other domestic carnivores facilitates rapid acquisition of diagnostics as well as administration of life-saving measures. Restraint, phlebotomy, and tracheal wash techniques vary from those traditionally used in small animal medicine. Interpretation of radiographs and diagnostic ultrasonography requires familiarity with normal ferret anatomy. Furthermore, intravenous and intraosseous catheterization, urethral catheterization, fluid therapy, and nutritional support all have ferret-specific caveats; appreciation of these differences can ensure that ferrets receive high-quality care in a timely fashion.
AB - Understanding the differences and similarities between ferrets and other domestic carnivores facilitates rapid acquisition of diagnostics as well as administration of life-saving measures. Restraint, phlebotomy, and tracheal wash techniques vary from those traditionally used in small animal medicine. Interpretation of radiographs and diagnostic ultrasonography requires familiarity with normal ferret anatomy. Furthermore, intravenous and intraosseous catheterization, urethral catheterization, fluid therapy, and nutritional support all have ferret-specific caveats; appreciation of these differences can ensure that ferrets receive high-quality care in a timely fashion.
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0346346298
VL - 22
SP - 490
EP - 497
JO - Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian
JF - Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian
SN - 0193-1903
IS - 5
ER -