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Title
Evaluation of Medetomidine–Ketamine–Butorphanol Anesthesia with Atipamezole–Naltrexone Antagonism in Captive Male Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) full access
Author(s)
Georoff, T. A.;James, S. B.;Kalk, P.;Calle, P. P.;Martin-Flores, M.
Published
2010
Publisher
Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.1638/2009-0203R.1
Abstract
Seven captive adult male guanacos (Lama guanicoe) weighing 112.0 ± 10.9 kg (mean ± standard deviation) were anesthetized with a combination of medetomidine (90.0 ± 8.8 g/kg), ketamine (2.7 ± 0.3 mg/kg), and butorphanol (0.3 ± 0.03 mg/kg) administered intramuscularly to evaluate its anesthetic and cardiopulmonary effects. Inductions were smooth and rapid, with a mean time to initial effect of 3 ± 1.5 min and a mean time to recumbency of 5.1 ± 3.1 min. Anesthesia was predictable, smooth, and characterized by excellent muscle relaxation. Spontaneous ventilation was maintained throughout anesthesia in all animals. Marked bradycardia ranging from 24 to 52 beats/min was noted across all time points for all individuals. Median heart rates decreased during the procedures, but median heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and end-tidal carbon dioxide values over the 20 min monitoring period were not significantly different. Mean arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) on initial sampling was 65.9 ± 14.8 mm Hg, with six of seven animals exhibiting hypoxemia (PaO2 < 80 mm Hg). After oxygen supplementation for 20 min, mean PaO2 values showed statistically significant increases to a mean value of 127.7 ± 32.4 mm Hg (P 0.0014). Mean arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) showed a significant increase over the monitoring period (P 0.0004), and mild hypoventilation (PaCO2 > 45 mm Hg) was noted in four animals. Mean total duration of procedure time was 23.3 ± 3.3 min. All guanacos received 0.45 ± 0.04 mg/kg atipamezole and 2.7 ± 0.25 mg/kg naltrexone administered intramuscularly for anesthetic antagonism. Recoveries were smooth and uncomplicated. Mean time to sternal recumbency after antagonist administration was 7.7 ± 4.5 min, and time to successful standing was 12.9 ± 5.0 min, with all animals standing on first attempt. © 2010 American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.
Keywords
Anesthesia;Butorphanol;Guanaco;Ketamine;Lama guanicoe;Medetomidine
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