Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 221-227 , July 2008

Tracheal Intubation in Exotic Companion Mammals

  • Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian)

      Affiliations

    • Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Angela M. Lennox, DVM, Dip. ABVP (Avian), Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Indianapolis, 9330 Waldemar Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
    • ,
  • Vittorio Capello, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Clinica Veterinaria S. Siro, Milan, Italy

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PII: S1557-5063(08)00060-8

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2008.05.009

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 221-227 , July 2008

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