ABSTRACT
Principles of intensive care for marine mammals do not differ significantly from those for other species, although the adaptations of marine mammals for an aquatic existence result in some peculiarities. Relatively little is known about this subject, as there are few arenas to experiment with the principles, and few animals have been involved. As a result, there are very few published articles on intensive care. However, it is a rapidly developing field, as veterinarians become more involved in the care of marine mammals. Clinicians are therefore encouraged to share their experiences at scientific meetings such as the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM) and the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV). Current technology used to document meetings with searchable CD-ROMs (IAAAM) allows the interested clinician better access to otherwise obscure information.
