Anesthetic and Surgery Guidelines

Guidelines For Anesthesia, Analgesia and Tranquilization

These guidelines were developed by the IACUC to provide guidance to investigators in planning and conducting research. Investigators should always consult with a veterinarian before you use a new anesthetic or analgesic. Our goal is to provide maximal pain relief at the appropriate time.

Guidelines For Non-Rodent Surgery

Surgery performed on nonrodents must be conducted in one of the approved operating rooms in the School of Medicine. The surgery rooms must be scheduled in advance using a Procedure Data Sheet . Instructions on how to use this sheet are found in the Procedure Data Sheet FAQ .

Guidelines For Rodent Surgery

Surgery on rodents may be performed in investigator laboratories using the guidelines provided in this section. These guidelines should be provided for all personnel conducting surgery on rodent species. Periodic inspection of rodent surgery sites and observation of personnel performing the surgeries is conducted by the IACUC with the Training and Compliance Coordinator.