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sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-06-30 18:58:41 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: new device or new technique which may help w IV for ferrets?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
I have heard from the article author with a reply that I am allowed to share. IT SOUNDS LIKE AN APPROACH THAT MAY HELP FERRETS OUTSIDE THE LAB ANIMAL COMMUNITY.
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On Jun 30, 2006, at 2:40 PM, Daniel E. McLain wrote:
Dear Sukie - the device is new but the IV technique is adapted from
published information for other species and uses the caudal artery or vein
for fluid administration or blood sampling. Because the tail is isolated by
the device it is difficult (if not impossible) to remove the i.v. catheter.
The caudal vein can be accessed repeatedly so there is no reason to use an
indwelling catheter, meaning the patient is free to roam after the period of
treatment. More often than not, my animals (which admittedly could never
have been described as VERY ill) chose to remain in the tube. Some simply
slept. Others liked the familiar tunnel-like confinement. A food morsel
usually coaxed them out.
With respect to the humane treatment of very ill animals, I have always
enjoyed my ferrets thus was obligated to design a clinical-use device that
was safe, comfortable and fun. Depending on the illness or injury there may
always be situations when only a very loving/caring pair of hands will work.
However, if your animal still maintains his/her innate sense of curiosity
even in their illness then this device will work for you, and provide some
joy to your patient as well. Images of the device are in the published
article. Unfortunately I did not purchase a reprint supply.
You are the first to contact me about the device and my first information
that the article is (or will soon be) available. If you think that the
device merits due consideration then please feel free to post about it, and
don't hesitate to contact me with additional questions.
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Author wrote:
> Having had some ferrets who can remove an IV in fewer than 10 seconds I am curious if this involves and new device or a anew technique, and if so if it is a humane way to help very ill ferrets. All that I have access to right now is this:
> Lab Anim (NY). 2006 Jul;35(7):47-50.
> Use of an adjustable restraint device for prolonged and intermittent intravenous infusion and blood sampling in ferrets.
> McLain DE.
> Walker Downey & Associates, Inc., Product Safety and Development Consulting, 7565 Heather Knoll Lane, Sauk Prairie Estates, Verona, WI 53593. demclain@charter.net.
> PMID: 16807566 [PubMed - in process]
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