Patient cooperation and systemic analgesia decay over time with bolus injectable anesthesia techniques. The large initial bolus dose used to provide extended duration increases the likelihood of adverse side effects. Anesthetic infusion techniques provide a more stable plane of anesthesia. Many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in camelid practice can be accomplished with physical and/or chemical restraint techniques. Anesthesia should be considered for procedures that require an extended periodof immobility or high level of analgesia. Certain aspects of anesthesia place the patient at greater risk than chemical restraint techniques. Knowledge and vigilance reduce the additional risks associated with anesthesia.
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