Publications by authors named "Constance K Perry"
Contemp Top Lab Anim Sci
July 2005
Article Synopsis
- In experimental decerebration, mammals have their cerebral cortex and thalamus inactivated using general anesthesia, resulting in no pain sensation or consciousness after the anesthesia wears off.
- The classification of decerebrate animals under USDA pain categories is debated, as it's unclear if they should be in category D (where pain is addressed by drugs) or E (where pain is unrelieved).
- The authors advocate for placing decerebrate animals in category D and offer insights on decerebration processes and recommendations for animal care committees evaluating such procedures.
