MARES Meeting February 2005

Dr. David Brunson led us through a tour of the Large Animal Surgery Area at the UW Madison Veterinary School.


 
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Discussion & Movies
Dr. Brunson explained animal anesthesia and showed actual clips of horses going under.


 
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Anesthesia Area
This is where the animals are put under anesthetic.



 
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Operating Room
One of two operating rooms
at the hospital for large animals.



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Operating Room
One of two operating
rooms at the hospital for large animals.



 
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Large Animal Respirator
This machine will breath for your horse while he/she is under anesthetic.



 
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Large Animal Respirator
We learn about the huge volume of air needed to assist the breathing of
large animals.



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Monitoring
All vital statistics are displayed for the animal while under anesthetic.



 
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Recovery Room
The recovery room where
the animals "come to" is padded on all sides.



 
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Recovery Room
MARES members check
out what it's like to be in
a padded room. They
liked it!!!