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- Amphibians are often cared for in research, education, conservation, and companionship, necessitating sedation or anesthesia for various procedures.
- Tricaine methanesulfonate, delivered through immersion, is the most widely used anesthetic for amphibians, though several other methods have been recognized as effective.
- A review has been conducted to compile and assess the best practices based on current evidence regarding sedation, anesthesia, and euthanasia in amphibians.
Article Abstract
Amphibians commonly are managed under human care for research, education, conservation, and companionship and frequently are in need of sedation, anesthesia, or end-of-life care involving euthanasia. Objective investigation of sedative and anesthetic protocols in these taxa still is in its infancy, but knowledge of current best practices is paramount to appropriate care. Tricaine methanesulfonate delivered via immersion (bath) is the most common anesthetic agent in amphibians, but several other effective techniques have been identified. This summary provides a comprehensive review of the current evidence-based literature regarding amphibian sedative, anesthetic, and euthanasia techniques.
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