Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 175-180 , July 2008

Clinical Technique: Use of Capnography in Small Mammal Anesthesia

  • Julie Swenson, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Julie Swenson, DVM, The Phoenix Zoo, 455 North Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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  • Piedad N. Henao-Guerrero, DVM, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA USA
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  • James W. Carpenter, MS, DVM, Dip. ACZM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00055-4

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.05.004

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 175-180 , July 2008

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