Manual of Nonhuman Primate Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Postoperative Care

by Cholawat Pacharinsak
December 2025

Manual of Nonhuman Primate Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Postoperative Care is a specialized reference dedicated to the safe anesthetic management and perioperative care of nonhuman primates. This practical manual provides detailed protocols for sedation, anesthesia, pain control, monitoring, and recovery in research and clinical settings.

This practical guide to nonhuman primate (NHP) anesthesia and analgesia in research facilities is the first NHP-specific anesthesia resource. It offers an easy-to-navigate manual with diagrams, bullet points, color photos, and quick reference tables.

With each chapter authored by an experienced veterinarian, lab animal technician, or zoo animal practitioner, this book includes topics like troubleshooting anesthetic complications, recognizing pain, postoperative care, and behavioral and environmental enrichment.

Providing the most updated practices for NHP anesthesia and analgesia, this is an essential reference for veterinarians, technicians, and other research and laboratory personnel working with NHPs. It provides a primary reference for those learning about NHP anesthesia for the first time, as well as a quick refresher for those who have worked with NHPs but are new to specific anesthetic protocols or the particular species.

Nonhuman primates require species-specific anesthetic and analgesic protocols due to their unique physiology and behavioral characteristics. This manual provides practical guidance to improve safety, minimize pain, and ensure high standards of postoperative care.