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    • Care and Handling of Oiled Sea Otters
      • Ch. 1 The Effects of Oil on Sea Otters
        • Ch. 1 Introduction
        • Necropsy Protocols and Tissue Collection
        • Mortality of Oiled Sea Otters
        • Pathology and Toxicology of Individual Organ Systems
        • Clinical, Toxicological, and Histopathologic Profiles of Oiled Sea Otters
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 2 Sea Otter Capture
        • Ch. 2 Introduction
        • Prespill Planning
        • Training
        • Safety
        • OSHA Regulations for Handling Hazardous Substances
        • Capture Equipment and Techniques
        • Discussion
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 3 Physical and Chemical Restraint
        • Ch. 3 Introduction
        • Physical Restraint
        • Chemical Restraint
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 4 Initial Clinical Evaluation
        • Ch. 4 Introduction
        • Establishing Physiological Stability in Oiled Sea Otters
        • Assessing the Degree of Contamination
        • Treating the Medical Disorders of Oiled Sea Otters
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 5 Diagnosis and Treatment
        • Ch. 5 Introduction
        • Disorders Common to the Early Phase of Oil Spells
        • Disorders Common to Both Phases or the Late Phase of Oil Spills
        • Long-Term Treatment of Oiled Sea Otters
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 6 Cleaning and Restoring the Fur
        • Ch. 6 Introduction
        • Structure and Function of Sea Otter Fur
        • Cleaning Oiled Sea Otter Fur
        • Post-Cleaning Restoration of the Fur
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 7 Husbandry and Nutrition
        • Ch. 7 Introduction
        • Cages, Pens, and Pools
        • Nutrition and Food Preparation
        • Water Quality, Cleanliness, and Disease Prevention
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 8 Pregnant Sea Otters and Females with Newborn Pups
        • Ch. 8 Introduction
        • Pregnancy in Sea Otters
        • Anesthesia and Physical Restraint
        • Medical Considerations
        • Husbandry Considerations
        • Toxicological Considerations
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 9 Care of Sea Otter Pups
        • Ch. 9 Introduction
        • The Sea Otter Pup
        • Transportation to the Rehabilitation Center
        • Triage and Stabilization
        • Cleaning and Restoring Oiled Pup Fur
        • Clinical Treatment
        • Feeding
        • Husbandry
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 10 Release Strategies
        • Ch. 10 Introduction
        • Release Alternatives
        • Geographical Considerations
        • Taxonomic Considerations
        • Other Considerations
        • Selection of Release Sites
        • Monitoring Released Sea Otters
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
    • Logistical Considerations for Large Spills
      • Ch. 11 Wildlife Triage
        • Ch. 11 Introduction
        • Triage for Oiled Wildlife
        • Short Term Versus Long Term Consideration
        • Summary
        • Literature Cited
      • Ch. 12 Facilities for Oiled Sea Otters
        • Ch. 12 Introduction
        • Regional Rehabilitation Facility
        • Prerelease Facilities
        • Remote/Mobile Triage Facilities
      • Ch. 13 Facility Management and Personnel
        • Ch. 13 Introduction
        • Management Structure and Personnel Responsibilities
        • Number of Personnel Required
        • The Role of Volunteers
        • Summary
      • Ch. 14 Health, Safety and Hazardous Materials (Hazwoper) Training
        • Injury and Illness Prevention Program
        • General Code of Safe Work Practices
        • Biological Hazards
        • Chemical Safety
        • Cryogenic Fluids
        • Emergencies
        • Fire Safety
        • Gases
        • Seismic Safety
        • Traffic and Transportation
        • Weather
    • Other Marine Mammals
      • Ch. 15 Effects of Oil on Other Fur-Bearing Marine Mammals
        • Ch. 15 Introduction
        • A brief Historical Perspective
        • Categories of Oil Impact
        • Assessment of Impact and Strategy Planning
        • Capture and Restraint
        • Clinical Examination and Treatment
        • Cleaning Procedures
        • Blood Analysis and Pathology
        • Post-Release Monitoring and Summary
        • Literature Cited
    • Natural History of Sea Otters
      • Classification
      • Evolution
      • Distribution
      • Anatomy
      • Fur as an Insulator
      • Locomotion in Water
      • Locomotion in Land
      • Abdominal and Thoracic Organs
      • Average and Maximum Dive Duration
    • Tour the Emergency response Facility
    • IWR Employee Project Manual
      • About IWR
      • IWR Structural Organization
      • What You Can Expect from IWR
      • What IWR Expects from You
      • Administrative Policies
      • Standards of Conduct
      • Payroll
      • Work Schedule
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    • Glossary
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    • Certification Quiz
    • Appendices

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