Journal article
Anesthesia of the grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) using a combination of ketamine and xylazine, with reversal by atipamezole
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.27(1), pp.49-53
1996
Abstract
Twenty grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) were blow-darted with a combination of ketamine and xylazine, resulting in a level of sedation adequate for capture and minor procedures in 13 of them (mean dosages: ketamine, 13.4 mg/kg; xylazine, 16.8 mg/kg). Sedation was judged to be inadequate in seven duikers (mean dosages: ketamine, 9.14 mg/kg; xylazine, 11.4 mg/kg). Sedation was reversed with atipamezole (mean dosage: 1.1 mg/kg) given as a split dose i.v. and i.m. in 19 duikers, resulting in variable reversal of sedation. Complications included inadequate sedation, trauma, hyperthermia, bradycardia, slow recovery, and one death.
Details
- Title
- Anesthesia of the grey duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) using a combination of ketamine and xylazine, with reversal by atipamezole
- Authors/Creators
- P.K. Nicholls (Author/Creator)T.A. Bailey (Author/Creator)C.A. Baker (Author/Creator)K. Wilson (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, Vol.27(1), pp.49-53
- Publisher
- American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Identifiers
- 991005540241907891
- Copyright
- © American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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