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- The last decade has seen a growing use of procedural sedation in avian veterinary medicine, leading to increased research in this area.
- Sedation is primarily employed to aid in examinations, sample collection, and minor surgeries, offering advantages over manual restraint and general anesthesia.
- The review highlights recent studies on avian sedation, discussing its typical uses, protocols, and potential side effects.
Article Abstract
The use of procedural sedation in birds has become a routine practice in veterinary medicine during the past 10 years, with a corresponding increase in avian sedation research. Sedation is most often used in a clinical setting for birds to facilitate examination and/or diagnostic sample collection, splint application, grooming, and minor surgical procedures. Sedation provides several benefits over manual restraint or general anesthesia when performing clinical procedures. This review provides an overview of current studies on avian sedation and discusses common indications, protocols, and adverse effects of sedation in avian patients.
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