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Evaluates the adverse effects of the use of Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthetics (EMLA) cream for the placement of jugular catheters in cats in the U.S. Blood methemoglobin concentrations of the treated cats; Absence of signs of gastrointestinal upset, neurologic signs, cyanosis, or distress; Efficacy of the cream in eliminating the usual signs of discomfort associated with venipuncture.

The logistics of aeromedical evacuation are discussed. The order of magnitude of the problem and detailed analyses are presented. Examples are presented for patient transfer from point of injury in areas remote from hospitalization through successive installations to the hospital for extended treatment and convalescence.