We don't do alot of bunny anaesthetics in our practice (as mainly referral), so many of you might already do this... but for people who don't...
Instead of trying to dive under drapes during a spay/castrate and/or your pulse ox is not working its best, place the doppler blood pressure probe onto bunny limb to get a nice pulse. Secure with micropore... and you can either wear headphones or have the volume cranked up!
Works a treat!
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Also good for neonates if monitoring from afar :) great tip though had never thought of it for bunnies- also might shut the vet up when they ask for a heart rate that is nearly impossible to count!
Works well with lizards and other exotics too.
i would be lost without our pulse ox/capnograph (in one) for bunny GA's i feel much more in control and able to monitor better.
You can use this on even smaller animals, just place the doppler probe on to the animals chest, ventrally, and secure with tape.
Fab - I think you should have entered this the the VN Times tips!
Great tip - thank you.