Guidelines
Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Swine

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory pigs. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...
Guidelines
Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Rabbits

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory rabbits. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
Guidelines
Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Cats

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory cats. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in cats. The...
Guidelines
Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Dogs

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory canines. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
Guidelines
Aug 23, 2024

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Non-Human Primates

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory non-human primates . This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial on drug combinations that can be used in...
Forms
Aug 1, 2024

Anesthetic Machine Service Authorization Form

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is responsible for coordinating an anesthetic certification company’s visits to the University of Michigan to conduct inspections on a quarterly basis. Campus visits occur in March, June, September, and...
Policies
Mar 18, 2024

Policy On Analgesia in Animals Undergoing Surgery

This policy has been created to minimize pain and distress to animals undergoing surgical procedures for research, teaching and testing by providing the minimum analgesic duration that is acceptable for various surgical procedures.
Guidelines
Feb 23, 2024

Anesthesia and Sedation Monitoring Guidelines

This document was created by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for anesthesia and sedation monitoring. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible methods and all equipment available for anesthesia monitoring. Detailed...
Guidelines
Jun 2, 2023

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Ruminants

This set of guidelines was prepared by the ULAM veterinary staff to provide general recommendations for anesthesia and analgesia in laboratory ruminants. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive tutorial, and does not factor in specific research-...
Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Mice

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory mice. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in mice...
Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Rats

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory rats. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in rats...
Guidelines
May 19, 2023

Guidelines on Reptile Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory reptiles. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...
Guidelines
Mar 10, 2023

Guidelines on Fish Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory fish. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in fish...
Guidelines
Mar 10, 2023

Guidelines on Amphibian Anesthesia Analgesia and Surgery

This document has been designed by ULAM veterinary personnel as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of amphibians, specifically Xenopus sp. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can...
Policies
Sep 20, 2022

Policy on Maintaining Anesthetic Machines and Vaporizers

To ensure high-quality anesthesia to research animals and a safe working environment for personnel, anesthesia machines and vaporizers must be assessed at yearly intervals, or in accordance with the available manufacturer’s guidelines.
Guidelines
Nov 1, 2018

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Guinea Pigs

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of guinea pigs. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in guinea pigs...
Guidelines
Aug 15, 2016

Guidelines on Anesthesia and Analgesia in Hamsters

This document has been designed by the ULAM veterinary staff as a guideline for sedation , anesthesia , and analgesia of laboratory hamsters. This is not intended to be an inclusive tutorial on all possible drug combinations that can be used in...