Isoflurane and Carbon Dioxide Elicit Similar Behavioral Responses in Rats

Euthanasia in rodents is an ongoing topic of debate due to concerns regarding the aversive nature of gases with anesthetic properties such as carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) and isoflurane. The aim of this study was to expand upon previously published work evaluating the aversiveness of...

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Main Authors: Satyajit Kulkarni, Debra Hickman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
rat
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/8/1431