Air sac cannula placement in birds.
Air sac cannulas are indicated in birds with upper respiratory obstruction or for ventilation during surgical procedures involving the head and neck. Proper technique, knowledge of potential complications, and an understanding of the indications for air sac tube placement are important for scientists, veterinarians, and technicians who work with birds.
Brown
Cyndi
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Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, 197 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, USA. cyndi.brown@rbvh.net
Pilny
Anthony A
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D000400:Air Sacs / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000601:surgery*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*