I have to insert here that at the safe-capture course, Dr. Drew stated that while anesthetized the deers digestive system is suppressed so there could be a build up of gases in the rumen. For this reason the head should be slightly higher than the body so the gas can escape and prevent bloat. But, also because of the suppressed digestion and relaxation of the esophagus muscles, the deer could regurgitate and then aspirate on the fluid. This is when the head needs to be lowered below the body to be able to drain out. This is why they need constant monitoring during sedation. To hear if they regurgitate and to act accordingly. What are your thoughts on this?
