Abstract
Background: Rabbit anaesthesia can be a daunting prospect for many veterinary professionals. Their intubation can be difficult; because of this many rabbits are not intubated during major surgery. Aim: To compare two methods of rabbit intubation and evaluate which achieved a reliable airway in the least time. This will in turn hopefully encourage veterinary nurses to take a more proactive role in rabbit anaesthesia. Materials and methods: Eight rabbits that were admitted for elective neutering were randomly assigned either an endotracheal tube or a v-gel®. Using capnography the ease and success rate of intubation was assessed. Results: The time taken to intubate a rabbit in the v-gel group was quicker than using an endotracheal tube. Conclusion: The v-gel proved to be a reliable method to intubate a rabbit, reducing the risk of trauma to the patient.
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