MOD 6 - COURSE 1 - PT 1 - ETHICAL AND HUMANE PERSPECTIVES Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are some common procedures - that give a need for euthanasia
- collecting blood and tissues culling the breeding stock
- disposal at the end of the experiment
- circumstances where aniamls = experincing pain dn distress that cannot be alleviated
what are the main ethical consideration of euthanasia FOR AND AGAINST
- makes intentional death of aniamls- cuts off future potential states, benefits and opportunities
- however - if anaiml wont have a good life - then will elliminate future poor welfare
who is ICLAS and what did they publish to aid with euthansia
the 10 principles on euthansia
(evaulating techniques)
whats pricniple 1 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
whenever an aniamls life = taken aniaml must be treated with highest degree of respect
who are teh ICLAS
the interantional council for lab aniaml science
whats pricniple 2 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
when performing euthanasia - intensions of making aniamls death = stress free adnn painless -therefore the method which is causing least distress and considtent with nature of exxperiemntal protocl should be selected
- must be irreversibly unconscious as rapidly as possible - least fear, paiin and anxiety
whats pricniple 3 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
euthanasia = result in rapid loss of consciousness followed by repiratory and cardiac arrest adn ultimate loss of all brain function
- acceptance of emthos - intial depressive actions on the CN -e snure loss of consious prior to any other effects limit pain distress
whats pricniple 4 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
euthanasia - aim to minimize pain and distress- experienced by aniaml prior to loss of consciousness - when appropriate - tratint should be used - so pain = minimized
- use of tranq, sedatives, or anaestheics - coonsdiered
whats pricniple 5 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
methods for euthanasia = appropriate for age, species, health staus of aniamsl
- i.e. neonates - euthanised immediately aftr removal from mother unless alterante procedures = erformed - give supplemetnal heat pad
whats pricniple 6 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
death must be verified following euthanasia - and prior to disposal of the animal
whats pricniple 7 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
- personnel - responsible - must be trained - caryr out it out in most humane manner - recognise signs of paina dn distress in rleavnt species and recogise and confirm unconsciousness and subsequent death in relevant species
whats pricniple 8 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
human physiological reponses - can be taken in account but do not preceed aniaml welfare considereation - there may be emotional and physcological effect of people performing euthanasia
what can be done to minimise humann physcological suffering
- people performing = skilled int he techniques
- they have good understanding of physiolofical events assocaited with dying
- msot ethical techniques compatible with weldfare and scientific initiative
whats pricniple 9 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
- aniamlcare comittees - resposible for approval of methods of euthanasia - this includes euthanasia as part of protocol and fr animals who unexpectably need it (sufering)
- case by case basis
whats pricniple 10 of the 10 pricniples of euthanasia by the ICLAS
- vet experiencced with species = consulted when selecting the method of euthasnasia - particulary of little research = done on euthanasia of that species
what are some psychological symptoms of killing aniamls
- nightmares
- emotional numbing, recurrent disressing recollection of event
- sleep disturbances
- increases startle response
- difficulty conenctration
- irritabiluty
what are the 4 pillers of support for euthanasia related stress
- social support
- training
- managemnt engagment
- research tema engagement
