title: Methods of positioning fish for surgery or other procedures out of water.
abstract: Several methods are available for positioning fish and other aquatic species during surgery or other experimental procedures out of water. This paper reviews current methods in the light of criteria for humane handling, and suggests the implementation of a novel method, currently used for positioning mammals during surgery, that gives optimal support and a minimum of damage.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory Animal Unit, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, Oslo, Norway.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brattelid
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005399:Fishes / Q000601:surgery*; D006234:Handling, Psychological; D011137:Polystyrenes; D011187:Posture; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000662:veterinary; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014618:Vacuum; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D011137:Polystyrenes; D014867:Water; C024075:styrofoam