Morrow W E
Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27695-7621, USA.
Occup Med. 1999 Apr-Jun;14(2):235-46.
Every day, and for many reasons, animal handlers must euthanize animals in their care. Because euthanasia results in the death of an animal and involves a lethal agent, it is inherently dangerous for operators. Euthanasia technicians must know how to control the animal and understand normal animal behavior, the effect of handling, and how the agents work. Appropriate animal control is possibly the most important step, and the degree of control necessary depends on the animal and the chosen agent. Handlers should be trained in how to administer the agents. Trainers must fully explain why the animals must be euthanized, and operators should be allowed to refuse to euthanize animals. Everyone should be trained to recognize signs of excessive exposure to or abuse of euthanasia agents and take the necessary steps should an incident occur.
每天，出于多种原因，动物饲养员必须对他们照料的动物实施安乐死。由于安乐死会导致动物死亡且涉及致死剂，对操作人员来说其本质上是危险的。安乐死技术人员必须知道如何控制动物，了解正常的动物行为、处理的影响以及这些药剂的作用方式。适当的动物控制可能是最重要的一步，所需的控制程度取决于动物和所选的药剂。饲养员应该接受关于如何施用这些药剂的培训。培训人员必须充分解释为什么必须对动物实施安乐死，并且应该允许操作人员拒绝实施安乐死。每个人都应该接受培训，以识别过度接触或滥用安乐死药剂的迹象，并在发生事故时采取必要的措施。
