irshprncsk Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I was speaking to a vet at a conference the other night who is also a diver for the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and she mentioned that one of the staff in charge of treating the fish there said they use pure oxygen as an anesthetic. Now, we all sort-of questioned the validity of that statement, so I decided to ask you who are wise in such matters. In my years of research I have learned that excessive oxygen levels cause tissue damage, so how can it be safely administered as an anesthesia? Thanks for clearing my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I have heard of pure oxygen being used to speed recovery from an anesthetic, but not as one. I am looking into this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I have heard of pure oxygen being used to speed recovery from an anesthetic, but not as one. I am looking into this one. The following is a portion of a response I received today from Dennis Glaze, an Aquatic Animal Health/Husbandry Specialist at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Dr. Tim that he refers to is Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, DVM, Extension Veterinarian/Assistant Professor at HMSC. "Now, as for the use of pure oxygen as an anesthetic, we're doing a bit of research on the topic. Dr. Tim was familiar with the concept, but wasn't sure of the validity of the claim. I'll get back with you as soon as I hear something. Finally (for the moment) I'm not certain if this message will go only to you or be opened for all to read. If not, feel free to post it for all to read. Talk with you soon, Dennis" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 interesting cant wait to hear results keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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