Anaesthesia of a Sumatran tiger on eight occasions with ketamine, medetomidine and isoflurane

Abstract

The dosage of medetomidine and ketamine recommended in the literature for immobilising tigers produced severe cardiopulmonary depression in this animal. A reduced dosage of medetomidine and higher dosage of ketamine provided adequate restraint with decreased cardiopulmonary depression.

Isolation and Identification ofAspergillusspp. from Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) Nocturnal Houses in New Zealand

“…Subcutaneous administration of 5% dextrose should be avoided because equilibration of the extracellular fluid with a pool of electrolyte-free solution may result in an aggravation of an electrolyte imbalance (Forsyth et al 1999). Sterile abscesses and local fluid accumulation may also occur at the site of subcutaneous dextrose administration (Forsyth et al 1999). Fluids for subcutaneous administration must be sterile to avoid causing infection at the site of injection.…”

“…Lactated Ringers solution (LRS) • NaCl 0.9% • Fluids for subcutaneous fluid administration need to be isotonic (Forsyth et al 1999). Subcutaneous administration of 5% dextrose should be avoided because equilibration of the extracellular fluid with a pool of electrolyte-free solution may result in an aggravation of an electrolyte imbalance (Forsyth et al 1999).…”

“…As the time between haemorrhage and presentation increases, a reduction in PCV and TPP becomes more likely (Forsyth et al 1999). …”

“…This route of administration is ineffective at treating hypovolaemia and moderate to severe dehydration, because associated peripheral vasoconstriction reduces the absorption of fluid in hypothermic or shocked patients (Forsyth et al 1999). …”

“…Replacement fluids are required to contain the same electrolytes as those found in the extracellular fluid (Forsyth et al 1999). Crystalloids are ideal as replacement fluids.…”