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We have had
at least 12 reports over the last 15 years of large dogs (shepherds,
collies, retrievers, etc.) dropping their tongues through the mesh
while under general anesthesia. Serious injury may result if the
tongue swells and becomes stuck in the mesh. Personnel must be alerted
to this danger and instructed to monitor patients until they become
conscious and are able to hold their heads up.
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