Veterinary Nursing Journal | 2021
Pain in rabbits: a review for veterinary nurses, part one: assessment of pain
Abstract
ABSTRACT:\n Pain management involves considering pain, recognising pain, and managing pain. This three-part article will focus on recognition and management of pain in rabbits. Part One (this article) will look at assessment and recognition of pain. This discusses the physiological and behavioural signs that indicate pain. Part Two (next article) will look at managing pain. Analgesic options are discussed to cover all aspects of the pain pathway. Dose ranges for constant rate infusions are available. Local anaesthesia and analgesia techniques are discussed. Part Three will look at managing chronic pain in rabbits at home.