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The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical biochemistry behavior of Black-Tufted Marmosets (Callithrix penicillatta) submitted to blood collection without sedation and after general anesthesia with anesthetics isoflurane or sevoflurane. Blood collections were performed on (M1) day before anesthesia by physical restraint, and (M2) after anesthesia. There were four groups: Isoflurane (GI) and Sevoflurane (GS) using an anesthetic box. GIM: isoflurane induction with mask for a shorter period. Control group (GP): physical restraint in both moments. Plasma was separated and frozen to measure clinic biochemistry values. Urea was higher at M2 in groups GI and GP. AST was higher in M2 in GI, GS, and GP and only GI showed an increase in CK in M2. Glucose was higher in M1 in the GI, GS, and GP groups and fructosamine was higher in M2 in the GI. Stress caused by physical restraint can cause biochemical changes and these must be considered when interpreting the exams. Both the inhalational anesthetic isoflurane and sevoflurane did not cause clinically significant changes in clinical biochemistry results.

O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar o comportamento da bioquímica clínica de saguis-do-tufo-preto (Callithrix penicillatta) submetidos à coleta sanguínea sem sedação e após anestesia geral, com os anestésicos isoflurano ou sevoflurano. As coletas de sangue foram realizadas: (M1) dia antes da anestesia por contenção física e (M2) após anestesia. Foram definidos quatro grupos: isoflurano (GI) e sevoflurano (GS), utilizando caixa anestésica; GIM: indução com isoflurano com máscara por um período menor; grupo controle (GCF): contenção física em ambos os momentos. O plasma com EDTA foi separado e congelado para realizar dosagem da bioquímica clínica. A ureia foi maior no M2 nos grupos GI e GCF. A AST foi maior no M2 nos GI, GS e GCF e somente o GI apresentou aumento de CK no M2. A glicose foi maior no M1 nos grupos GI, GS e GCF, e a frutosamina foi maior no M2 no GI. O estresse causado pela contenção física pode causar alterações bioquímicas e essas devem ser levadas em consideração na interpretação dos exames. Tanto o anestésico inalatório isoflurano quanto o sevoflurano não causaram alterações clinicamente significantes nos resultados da bioquímica clínica.

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the effective dosage of the combination tiletamine-zolazepam-ketamine-xylazine (TKX), with or without methadone, in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, experimental study. ANIMALS: A total of 29 dogs. METHODS: Dogs were randomly administered TKX (group TKX, n = 13) or combined with 0.3 mg kg-1 of methadone (group TKXM, n = 16) intramuscularly. The TKX solution contained tiletamine (50 mg mL-1), zolazepam (50 mg mL-1), ketamine (80 mg mL-1) and xylazine (20 mg mL-1). The effective dosages for immobility in 50% and 95% of the population (ED50 and ED95) were estimated using the up-and-down method. Approximately 20 minutes after drug administration, a skin incision was performed and the response was judged as positive or negative if the dogs moved or did not move, respectively. The TKX volume for the subsequent dog in the same group was increased or decreased by 0.005 mL kg-1 if the response of the previous dog was positive or negative, respectively. Heart and respiratory rates, and sedation/anesthesia scores (range 0-21) were recorded before and 15 minutes after drug administration. RESULTS: Estimated ED50 and ED95 (95% confidence intervals) were: TKX, 0.025 (0.020-0.029) and 0.026 (0.010-0.042) mL kg-1; TKXM, 0.022 (0.018-0.025) and 0.033 (0.017-0.049) mL kg-1. Median (interquartile range) scores for sedation/anesthesia were 17 (16-18) and 17 (15-20), and times until lateral recumbency were 5 (4-6) and 6 (4-10) minutes in TKX and TKXM, respectively (p > 0.05). In both groups heart and respiratory rates decreased, but values remained acceptable for anesthetized dogs. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The results provide a guide for volumes of TKX and TKXM in dogs requiring restraint for minimally invasive procedures. Inclusion of methadone in the TKX combination did not influence ED50.

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The study evaluated the combination of ketamine, dexmedetomidine, and meperidine for vasectomy in golden-headed lion tamarins. Lidocaine infiltration was required for intraoperative analgesia and atipamezole was used at the end of the procedure. The protocol promoted satisfactory sedation and analgesia with a short recovery time in tamarins.

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La agitación psicomotora es un estado de hiperactividad impulsiva aguda en grados variables, que requiere intervención. Sus manifestaciones abarcan un amplio espectro desde mínima inquietud hasta perturbaciones intensas con grandes movimientos no propositivos o violentos. Datos recientes muestran que aproximadamente 10-20% de los niños, niñas y adolescentes (NNA) presenta una patología de la esfera psiquiátrica y/o abuso de sustancias y, en consecuencia, han aumentado las consultas por estos motivos en servicios de urgencia pediátrica. Hasta 1 de cada 15 NNA requiere contención de algún tipo. Las causas de agitación son múltiples y se deben investigar en cada paciente. El objetivo de este trabajo es concientizar al equipo de salud sobre el problema y contribuir a la estandarización del manejo clínico en pediatría. Se describen intervenciones no farmacológicas, contención farmacológica y física, con sus respectivas indicaciones.

Psychomotor agitation is a state of acute impulsive hyperactivity with varying degrees of magnitude that requires intervention. Its manifestations cover a broad spectrum from minimal unrest to intense disturbances with large non-purposeful or violent movements. Recent data show that approximately 10-20% of children and adolescents have a psychiatric disease and/or substance abuse disorder and, consequently, consultations for these reasons have increased in pediatric emergency services. Up to 1 in 15 children require some form of restraint. Causes of agitation are multiple and must be investigated in each patient. The objectives of this review are to improve awareness of the issue to health work-teams and aims at the standardization of its medical management in pediatrics. Non-pharmacological interventions, chemical and physical restraint methods are described, with their respective indications.

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe the sedative and some physiological effects of tiletamine-zolazepam following buccal administration (BA) in cats. METHODS: Seven healthy spayed European shorthair cats (three males, four females) were studied twice in this randomized, blinded, crossover study. Each cat received two doses of tiletamine-zolazepam by BA: the low-dose (LD) group consisted of 5 mg/kg of each drug, and the high-dose (HD) group consisted of 7.5 mg/kg of each. Baseline systolic blood pressure (SAP), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR) and a sedation score were recorded prior to administration of each treatment. The same variables plus the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen as measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) were recorded at predefined intervals for the next 2 h. RESULTS: All cats completed the study. No retching or vomiting were observed. Hypersalivation was observed in 0/7 and 3/7 for LD and HD groups, respectively (P = 0.2). There were significant changes in scores over time for posture, response to clippers and response to manual restraint for both groups, without differences between groups. RR, HR and SAP changed significantly over time. SAP and RR were significantly lower for the HD than for the LD group. No values for hemoglobin saturation <95% were observed. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: BA of tiletamine-zolazepam at the doses studied here is a simple and effective method for chemical restraint in cats, where the LD group had a lower impact on SAP and RR than the HD group.

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AIMS: To evaluate the quality of anaesthesia and cardiorespiratory effects of ketamine and two doses of dexmedetomidine in captive black capuchin monkeys (Sapajus nigritus) undergoing routine clinical examination. METHODS: Twenty-four animals undergoing routine clinical examination were enrolled in the study. Animals were briefly physically restrained and examined to ensure no obvious illness was present and that they were healthy. Monkeys were randomly allocated to two groups (n=12 per group) and then treated with a combination of I/M 7.5 mg/kg ketamine and either 30 µg/kg or 50 µg/kg dexmedetomidine (Dex30 or Dex50 groups, respectively). Interval to onset and duration of anaesthesia were recorded, and the quality of induction of anaesthesia and recovery were subjectively evaluated. Heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic arterial pressure (SAP), rectal temperature, degree of sedation, analgesia, muscle relaxation and response to auditory stimulus were measured every 5 minutes from onset of anaesthesia until recovery. RESULTS: The mean interval to onset of anaesthesia was 7.3 (SD 6.6) and 9.1 (SD 5.0) minutes for the Dex30 and Dex50 groups, respectively (p=0.208). Mean duration of anaesthesia was longer for monkeys in the Dex50 (85.5 (SD 15.3) minutes) compared to those in Dex30 (63.9 (SD 16.4) minutes) group (p=0.003). Induction was considered excellent in 23/24 animals, and recovery was excellent in all animals. Heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature decreased in both groups when compared to baseline, with no differences between groups. No differences between groups were found for assessments of sedation, analgesia, muscle relaxation or response to auditory stimulus. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Administration of ketamine and dexmedetomidine at the two doses produced adequate, dose-dependent chemical restraint, with excellent induction and recovery, and minimal clinically significant cardiorespiratory effects in captive capuchin monkeys. Due to the occurrence of arrhythmias, electrocardiographic monitoring is recommended when this combination is used. The administration of higher doses of dexmedetomidine produced longer lasting anaesthesia without further compromise of cardiorespiratory parameters.

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An adult female armadillo (Priodontes maximus) weighing 32.4 kg was admitted to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (HOVET-UFMT) - Campus Cuiabá. Results of clinical and complementary examinations revealed a complete oblique fracture of the middle third of the femur. As a pre-anesthetic regimen, a combination of ketamine (10 mg/kg) and midazolam (0.2 mg/kg) was administered, and analgesic support with morphine (0.5 mg/kg) and dipyrone (25 mg/kg) was provided. This was followed by induction of anesthesia through a facial mask and its maintenance with sevoflurane diluted in 100% oxygen by means of a calibrated vaporizer. The anesthetic system used was suitable for the weight of the animal; the animal breathed spontaneously. During the procedure, the animal had stable cardiovascular and respiratory parameters, and had a fast and satisfactory recovery.(AU)

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An adult female armadillo (Priodontes maximus) weighing 32.4 kg was admitted to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (HOVET-UFMT) - Campus Cuiabá. Results of clinical and complementary examinations revealed a complete oblique fracture of the middle third of the femur. As a pre-anesthetic regimen, a combination of ketamine (10 mg/kg) and midazolam (0.2 mg/kg) was administered, and analgesic support with morphine (0.5 mg/kg) and dipyrone (25 mg/kg) was provided. This was followed by induction of anesthesia through a facial mask and its maintenance with sevoflurane diluted in 100% oxygen by means of a calibrated vaporizer. The anesthetic system used was suitable for the weight of the animal; the animal breathed spontaneously. During the procedure, the animal had stable cardiovascular and respiratory parameters, and had a fast and satisfactory recovery.

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Um exemplar de rato-do-bambu (Dactylomys dactylinus) subadulto saudável do sexo feminino, de vida livre, com massa corporal de 0,32 kg, recebeu por via intramuscular, em uma única injeção, doses de tiletamina, zolazepam, xilazina e atropina calculadas por meio de extrapolação alométrica interespecífica, a partir das recomendações usuais para o cão doméstico de 10,0 kg (tiletamina/zolazepam - 5,0mg/kg, xilazina - 1,0mg/kg) e atropina - 0,05mg/kg). O rato perdeu a reação postural de endireitamento em 2,3 minutos pós-injeção (MPI) e recuperou a capacidade de deambular normalmente em 135 MPI. A frequência cardíaca variou de 360 a 188 bpm (226±62), a frequência respiratória de 128 a 112mpm (120±5), e a temperatura retal de 36,2 a 33,5°C (34,4±1,0). A analgesia e o miorrelaxamento foram considerados bons para a realização de procedimentos indolores ou pouco dolorosos de curta duração, como exame físico, colheita de material biológico, biometria, exames de imagem e marcação. A associação de fármacos permitiu a manipulação segura do animal por 63 MPI. A recuperação foi considerada satisfatória, porém prolongada. Destaca-se que este é primeiro registro de ocorrência da espécie na Região Sul do Brasil, e o primeiro relato de contenção farmacológica desse roedor neotropical.(AU)

One subadult healthy free-living female Amazon Bamboo Rat (Dactylomys dactylinus), weighting 0.32 kg, received tiletamine HCl, zolazepam HCl, xilazine HCl and atropine sulfate, combined in a single intramuscular injection. All doses were calculated by interspecific allometric scaling, using as model a 10.0 kg domestic dog (tiletamine/zolazepam -5.0mg/kg), xylazine -1.0mg/kg), and atropine - 0.05mg/kg). Immobilization occurred in 2.3 minutes after injection (MAI) and returno to normal ambulation was observed in 135 MAI. Heart rate remained between 360 and 188 beats/minute (226±62), respiratory rate between 128 and 112 breaths/minute (120±5), and body temperature ranged from 36.2 to 33.5°C (34.4±1.0). Analgesia and myorelaxation were considered good for painless or mild painful fast procedures as physical examination, biological sampling, biometrics, imaging tests and tagging. The proposed anesthetic protocol was safe and effective, allowing safe manipulation of the animal during 63 MAI. The recovery was satisfactory, but prolonged. This is the first record of the species in Southern Brazil and the first report on its chemical restraint.(AU)

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Um exemplar de rato-do-bambu (Dactylomys dactylinus) subadulto saudável do sexo feminino, de vida livre, com massa corporal de 0,32 kg, recebeu por via intramuscular, em uma única injeção, doses de tiletamina, zolazepam, xilazina e atropina calculadas por meio de extrapolação alométrica interespecífica, a partir das recomendações usuais para o cão doméstico de 10,0 kg (tiletamina/zolazepam - 5,0mg/kg, xilazina - 1,0mg/kg) e atropina - 0,05mg/kg). O rato perdeu a reação postural de endireitamento em 2,3 minutos pós-injeção (MPI) e recuperou a capacidade de deambular normalmente em 135 MPI. A frequência cardíaca variou de 360 a 188 bpm (226±62), a frequência respiratória de 128 a 112mpm (120±5), e a temperatura retal de 36,2 a 33,5°C (34,4±1,0). A analgesia e o miorrelaxamento foram considerados bons para a realização de procedimentos indolores ou pouco dolorosos de curta duração, como exame físico, colheita de material biológico, biometria, exames de imagem e marcação. A associação de fármacos permitiu a manipulação segura do animal por 63 MPI. A recuperação foi considerada satisfatória, porém prolongada. Destaca-se que este é primeiro registro de ocorrência da espécie na Região Sul do Brasil, e o primeiro relato de contenção farmacológica desse roedor neotropical.(AU)

One subadult healthy free-living female Amazon Bamboo Rat (Dactylomys dactylinus), weighting 0.32 kg, received tiletamine HCl, zolazepam HCl, xilazine HCl and atropine sulfate, combined in a single intramuscular injection. All doses were calculated by interspecific allometric scaling, using as model a 10.0 kg domestic dog (tiletamine/zolazepam -5.0mg/kg), xylazine -1.0mg/kg), and atropine - 0.05mg/kg). Immobilization occurred in 2.3 minutes after injection (MAI) and returno to normal ambulation was observed in 135 MAI. Heart rate remained between 360 and 188 beats/minute (226±62), respiratory rate between 128 and 112 breaths/minute (120±5), and body temperature ranged from 36.2 to 33.5°C (34.4±1.0). Analgesia and myorelaxation were considered good for painless or mild painful fast procedures as physical examination, biological sampling, biometrics, imaging tests and tagging. The proposed anesthetic protocol was safe and effective, allowing safe manipulation of the animal during 63 MAI. The recovery was satisfactory, but prolonged. This is the first record of the species in Southern Brazil and the first report on its chemical restraint.(AU)

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of hyaluronidase on uptake, duration and speed of elimination of xylazine-tiletamine-zolazepam administered in the subcutaneous fat over the dorsal lumbar region of swine. STUDY DESIGN: Blinded, randomized, crossover study. ANIMALS: Six healthy Landrace/Large White pigs weighing 132±24 kg (mean±standard deviation). METHODS: Animals were administered xylazine (1 mg kg-1) and tiletamine-zolazepam (8 mg kg-1) (control treatment, CON), or xylazine-tiletamine-zolazepam at the same doses with hyaluronidase (400 IU) (treatment HYA). The treatments were administered into the dorsal lumbar adipose tissue, 2.5-3.0 cm laterally from the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. The latency, anesthesia and recovery periods were measured. Heart rate, noninvasive systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures, respiratory rate, hemoglobin oxygen saturation and rectal temperature were recorded every 10 minutes for up to 50 minutes. RESULTS: One animal in CON and one animal in HYA were responsive to stimulation and did not allow safe handling. No significant difference was found between treatments for latency (CON 11.3±5.9 minutes, HYA 7.4±5.1 minutes) and anesthesia (CON 53±53 minutes, HYA 49±38 minutes) periods. Recovery period was shorter in HYA (9±6 minutes) than in CON (32±16 minutes) (p < 0.05). Physiological variables were not significantly changed over time and were within accepted normal clinical limits for the species in both treatments. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Hyaluronidase (400 IU) administered into adipose tissue in pigs did not reduce the latency and duration of dissociative anesthesia, but was associated with faster recovery.

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An electrocardiogram is a test that assesses heart electrical activity and is applied more frequently in the veterinary care of wild animals. The present study aimed to define the electrocardiogram pattern of agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831) anesthetized with ketamine and midazolam. Eighteen clinically healthy agoutis (D. prymnolopha) were used from the Nucleus for Wild Animal Studies and Conservation (NEPAS) of the Federal University of Piauí, Brazil. The animals were chemically restrained with 5% ketamine hydrochloride at a dose of 15mg/kg and midazolam at a dose of 1mg/kg by intramuscular injection. Electrocardiogram tests were carried out by a computerized method with the veterinary electrocardiogram [Acquisition Model for Computer (ECG - PC version Windows 95) Brazilian Electronic Technology (TEB) consisting of an electronic circuit externally connected to a notebook computer with ECGPC-VET (TEB) software installed on the hard disc. In analysing the EKG results, significant differences were observed for QRS complex duration, PR and QT intervals and for R wave millivoltage between the genders; but we observed a significant influence of weight despite the gender. In the present experiment, the anaesthetic protocol was shown to be well tolerated by the agoutis, and no arrhythmias occurred during the time the animals were monitored. The reference values obtained should be used to better understand the cardiac electrophysiology of the species and for its clinical and surgical management.(AU)

O eletrocardiograma computadorizado é um dos meios de diagnóstico utilizado para avaliação do coração e vem sendo cada vez mais presente na rotina veterinária. Este trabalho teve por objetivo definir o padrão eletrocardiográfico de cutias (D. prymnolopha) anestesiadas com cetamina e midazolam. Foram utilizadas 18 cutias clinicamente saudáveis, provenientes do Núcleo de Estudos e Preservação de Animais Silvestres (NEPAS) da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Os animais foram submetidos à contenção química com cloridrato de cetamina a 5% na dosagem de 15mg/kg associado ao midazolam, na dosagem de 1mg/kg, por via intramuscular. Os exames eletrocardiográficos foram realizados pelo método computadorizado, com o eletrocardiógrafo veterinário (Módulo de Aquisição de ECG Para Computador (ECG - PC versão Windows 95) Tecnologia Eletrônica Brasileira (TEB) composto por um circuito eletrônico ligado externamente a um notebook, e de um software instalado no disco rígido do computador. Os valores de duração do complexo QRS, intervalos PR e QT, comparados entre machos e fêmeas, apresentaram diferença significativa. Em milivoltagem a onda R foi o único parâmetro que apresentou diferença significativa entre machos e fêmeas. O peso dos animais também foi significativamente diferente entre os gêneros. O protocolo anestésico mostrou-se bem tolerado pelos animais deste experimento, não ocorrendo quadros de arritmias durante o tempo de monitoramento dos animais.(AU)

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An electrocardiogram is a test that assesses heart electrical activity and is applied more frequently in the veterinary care of wild animals. The present study aimed to define the electrocardiogram pattern of agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831) anesthetized with ketamine and midazolam. Eighteen clinically healthy agoutis (D. prymnolopha) were used from the Nucleus for Wild Animal Studies and Conservation (NEPAS) of the Federal University of Piauí, Brazil. The animals were chemically restrained with 5% ketamine hydrochloride at a dose of 15mg/kg and midazolam at a dose of 1mg/kg by intramuscular injection. Electrocardiogram tests were carried out by a computerized method with the veterinary electrocardiogram [Acquisition Model for Computer (ECG - PC version Windows 95) Brazilian Electronic Technology (TEB) consisting of an electronic circuit externally connected to a notebook computer with ECGPC-VET (TEB) software installed on the hard disc. In analysing the EKG results, significant differences were observed for QRS complex duration, PR and QT intervals and for R wave millivoltage between the genders; but we observed a significant influence of weight despite the gender. In the present experiment, the anaesthetic protocol was shown to be well tolerated by the agoutis, and no arrhythmias occurred during the time the animals were monitored. The reference values obtained should be used to better understand the cardiac electrophysiology of the species and for its clinical and surgical management.(AU)

O eletrocardiograma computadorizado é um dos meios de diagnóstico utilizado para avaliação do coração e vem sendo cada vez mais presente na rotina veterinária. Este trabalho teve por objetivo definir o padrão eletrocardiográfico de cutias (D. prymnolopha) anestesiadas com cetamina e midazolam. Foram utilizadas 18 cutias clinicamente saudáveis, provenientes do Núcleo de Estudos e Preservação de Animais Silvestres (NEPAS) da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Os animais foram submetidos à contenção química com cloridrato de cetamina a 5% na dosagem de 15mg/kg associado ao midazolam, na dosagem de 1mg/kg, por via intramuscular. Os exames eletrocardiográficos foram realizados pelo método computadorizado, com o eletrocardiógrafo veterinário (Módulo de Aquisição de ECG Para Computador (ECG - PC versão Windows 95) Tecnologia Eletrônica Brasileira (TEB) composto por um circuito eletrônico ligado externamente a um notebook, e de um software instalado no disco rígido do computador. Os valores de duração do complexo QRS, intervalos PR e QT, comparados entre machos e fêmeas, apresentaram diferença significativa. Em milivoltagem a onda R foi o único parâmetro que apresentou diferença significativa entre machos e fêmeas. O peso dos animais também foi significativamente diferente entre os gêneros. O protocolo anestésico mostrou-se bem tolerado pelos animais deste experimento, não ocorrendo quadros de arritmias durante o tempo de monitoramento dos animais.(AU)

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ABSTRACT: One subadult healthy free-living female Amazon Bamboo Rat (Dactylomys dactylinus), weighting 0.32 kg, received tiletamine HCl, zolazepam HCl, xilazine HCl and atropine sulfate, combined in a single intramuscular injection. All doses were calculated by interspecific allometric scaling, using as model a 10.0 kg domestic dog (tiletamine/zolazepam -5.0mg/kg), xylazine -1.0mg/kg), and atropine - 0.05mg/kg). Immobilization occurred in 2.3 minutes after injection (MAI) and returno to normal ambulation was observed in 135 MAI. Heart rate remained between 360 and 188 beats/minute (226±62), respiratory rate between 128 and 112 breaths/minute (120±5), and body temperature ranged from 36.2 to 33.5°C (34.4±1.0). Analgesia and myorelaxation were considered good for painless or mild painful fast procedures as physical examination, biological sampling, biometrics, imaging tests and tagging. The proposed anesthetic protocol was safe and effective, allowing safe manipulation of the animal during 63 MAI. The recovery was satisfactory, but prolonged. This is the first record of the species in Southern Brazil and the first report on its chemical restraint.

RESUMO: Um exemplar de rato-do-bambu (Dactylomys dactylinus) subadulto saudável do sexo feminino, de vida livre, com massa corporal de 0,32 kg, recebeu por via intramuscular, em uma única injeção, doses de tiletamina, zolazepam, xilazina e atropina calculadas por meio de extrapolação alométrica interespecífica, a partir das recomendações usuais para o cão doméstico de 10,0 kg (tiletamina/zolazepam - 5,0mg/kg, xilazina - 1,0mg/kg) e atropina - 0,05mg/kg). O rato perdeu a reação postural de endireitamento em 2,3 minutos pós-injeção (MPI) e recuperou a capacidade de deambular normalmente em 135 MPI. A frequência cardíaca variou de 360 a 188 bpm (226±62), a frequência respiratória de 128 a 112mpm (120±5), e a temperatura retal de 36,2 a 33,5°C (34,4±1,0). A analgesia e o miorrelaxamento foram considerados bons para a realização de procedimentos indolores ou pouco dolorosos de curta duração, como exame físico, colheita de material biológico, biometria, exames de imagem e marcação. A associação de fármacos permitiu a manipulação segura do animal por 63 MPI. A recuperação foi considerada satisfatória, porém prolongada. Destaca-se que este é primeiro registro de ocorrência da espécie na Região Sul do Brasil, e o primeiro relato de contenção farmacológica desse roedor neotropical.

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ABSTRACT: An electrocardiogram is a test that assesses heart electrical activity and is applied more frequently in the veterinary care of wild animals. The present study aimed to define the electrocardiogram pattern of agoutis (Dasyprocta prymnolopha Wagler, 1831) anesthetized with ketamine and midazolam. Eighteen clinically healthy agoutis (D. prymnolopha) were used from the Nucleus for Wild Animal Studies and Conservation (NEPAS) of the Federal University of Piauí, Brazil. The animals were chemically restrained with 5% ketamine hydrochloride at a dose of 15mg/kg and midazolam at a dose of 1mg/kg by intramuscular injection. Electrocardiogram tests were carried out by a computerized method with the veterinary electrocardiogram [Acquisition Model for Computer (ECG - PC version Windows 95) Brazilian Electronic Technology (TEB) consisting of an electronic circuit externally connected to a notebook computer with ECGPC-VET (TEB) software installed on the hard disc. In analysing the EKG results, significant differences were observed for QRS complex duration, PR and QT intervals and for R wave millivoltage between the genders; but we observed a significant influence of weight despite the gender. In the present experiment, the anaesthetic protocol was shown to be well tolerated by the agoutis, and no arrhythmias occurred during the time the animals were monitored. The reference values obtained should be used to better understand the cardiac electrophysiology of the species and for its clinical and surgical management.

RESUMO: O eletrocardiograma computadorizado é um dos meios de diagnóstico utilizado para avaliação do coração e vem sendo cada vez mais presente na rotina veterinária. Este trabalho teve por objetivo definir o padrão eletrocardiográfico de cutias (D. prymnolopha) anestesiadas com cetamina e midazolam. Foram utilizadas 18 cutias clinicamente saudáveis, provenientes do Núcleo de Estudos e Preservação de Animais Silvestres (NEPAS) da Universidade Federal do Piauí. Os animais foram submetidos à contenção química com cloridrato de cetamina a 5% na dosagem de 15mg/kg associado ao midazolam, na dosagem de 1mg/kg, por via intramuscular. Os exames eletrocardiográficos foram realizados pelo método computadorizado, com o eletrocardiógrafo veterinário (Módulo de Aquisição de ECG Para Computador (ECG - PC versão Windows 95) Tecnologia Eletrônica Brasileira (TEB) composto por um circuito eletrônico ligado externamente a um notebook, e de um software instalado no disco rígido do computador. Os valores de duração do complexo QRS, intervalos PR e QT, comparados entre machos e fêmeas, apresentaram diferença significativa. Em milivoltagem a onda R foi o único parâmetro que apresentou diferença significativa entre machos e fêmeas. O peso dos animais também foi significativamente diferente entre os gêneros. O protocolo anestésico mostrou-se bem tolerado pelos animais deste experimento, não ocorrendo quadros de arritmias durante o tempo de monitoramento dos animais.

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Considering the limited physiological information available on neotropical rodents and the importance of this information for pathophysiological and conservation studies of these species, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiac electric physiology of healthy captivity spotted pacas (Cuniculus paca) under chemical restraint, due to wild nature of these animals. Eleven adult female pacas were evaluated by blood count and biochemical dosage to rule out any associate disease. Each animal was evaluated in three periods every 15 days. After chemical restraint with intramuscular midazolam 0.5mg/kg and ketamine 25mg/kg, animals were subjected to a computerized electrocardiogram, where bipolar (DI, DII and DIII) and augmented unipolar leads (aVR, aVL, aVF) were obtained. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each parameter and built the confidence interval (CI) at significance level of 95%. The electrocardiographic examination was performed without difficult. ECG tracing in DII represents a QRS complex with positive polarity, preceded by a P wave of the same polarity and proceeded by T wave of variable polarity. Heart rate mean was 150±17 bpm, and cardiac electrical axis 33.4±21.9°. All animals showed sinusal rhythm. The ECG recording technique associated with chemical restraint was well tolerated, allowing quick acquisition of reliable ECG tracings with high repeatability, which produced sufficient results to determine the heart rhythm and suggest measures of ECG complexes duration and amplitude.(AU)

Considerando a limitada informação sobre a fisiologia cardíaca em roedores neotropicais e a importância desta informação para estudos fisiopatológicos e de conservação desta espécie, objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar a atividade elétrica cardíaca de pacas saudáveis mantidas em cativeiro, sob restrição química, devido à natureza selvagem destes animais. Onze fêmeas adultas foram avaliadas clinicamente e por meio do hemograma e testes bioquímicos no intuito de descartar qualquer co-morbidade associada. Cada animal foi submetido a três períodos experimentais a cada 15 dias. Após a restrição química com 25mg/kg de cetamina e 0,5mg/kg de midazolam pela via intramuscular, os animais eram submetidos a eletrocardiografia (ECG) computadorizada, aonde as derivações bipolares (DI, DII E DIII) e unipolares aumentadas (aVR, aVL, aVF) foram obtidas. A estatística descritiva foi calculada para cada parâmetro e o intervalo de confiança (CI), construído a um nível de significância de 95%. O exame eletrocardiográfico foi realizado sem dificuldade. O traçado eletrocardiográfico em DII apresentou QRS com polaridade positiva, precedido por onda P da mesma polaridade e seguida por onda T de polaridade variável. A frequência cardíaca média foi de 150±17 bpm e o eixo elétrico cardíaco de 33.4±21.9°. Todos os animais mostraram ritmo sinusal. A técnica eletrocardiográfica associada com restrição química foi bem tolerada permitindo a pratica aquisição de traçados de confiança e alta reprodutibilidade, que produziram resultados suficientes para determinar o ritmo cardíaco e sugerir medidas de duração e amplitude dos complexos de ECG.(AU)

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Considering the limited physiological information available on neotropical rodents and the importance of this information for pathophysiological and conservation studies of these species, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiac electric physiology of healthy captivity spotted pacas (Cuniculus paca) under chemical restraint, due to wild nature of these animals. Eleven adult female pacas were evaluated by blood count and biochemical dosage to rule out any associate disease. Each animal was evaluated in three periods every 15 days. After chemical restraint with intramuscular midazolam 0.5mg/kg and ketamine 25mg/kg, animals were subjected to a computerized electrocardiogram, where bipolar (DI, DII and DIII) and augmented unipolar leads (aVR, aVL, aVF) were obtained. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each parameter and built the confidence interval (CI) at significance level of 95%. The electrocardiographic examination was performed without difficult. ECG tracing in DII represents a QRS complex with positive polarity, preceded by a P wave of the same polarity and proceeded by T wave of variable polarity. Heart rate mean was 150±17 bpm, and cardiac electrical axis 33.4±21.9°. All animals showed sinusal rhythm. The ECG recording technique associated with chemical restraint was well tolerated, allowing quick acquisition of reliable ECG tracings with high repeatability, which produced sufficient results to determine the heart rhythm and suggest measures of ECG complexes duration and amplitude.(AU)

Considerando a limitada informação sobre a fisiologia cardíaca em roedores neotropicais e a importância desta informação para estudos fisiopatológicos e de conservação desta espécie, objetivou-se com este estudo avaliar a atividade elétrica cardíaca de pacas saudáveis mantidas em cativeiro, sob restrição química, devido à natureza selvagem destes animais. Onze fêmeas adultas foram avaliadas clinicamente e por meio do hemograma e testes bioquímicos no intuito de descartar qualquer co-morbidade associada. Cada animal foi submetido a três períodos experimentais a cada 15 dias. Após a restrição química com 25mg/kg de cetamina e 0,5mg/kg de midazolam pela via intramuscular, os animais eram submetidos a eletrocardiografia (ECG) computadorizada, aonde as derivações bipolares (DI, DII E DIII) e unipolares aumentadas (aVR, aVL, aVF) foram obtidas. A estatística descritiva foi calculada para cada parâmetro e o intervalo de confiança (CI), construído a um nível de significância de 95%. O exame eletrocardiográfico foi realizado sem dificuldade. O traçado eletrocardiográfico em DII apresentou QRS com polaridade positiva, precedido por onda P da mesma polaridade e seguida por onda T de polaridade variável. A frequência cardíaca média foi de 150±17 bpm e o eixo elétrico cardíaco de 33.4±21.9°. Todos os animais mostraram ritmo sinusal. A técnica eletrocardiográfica associada com restrição química foi bem tolerada permitindo a pratica aquisição de traçados de confiança e alta reprodutibilidade, que produziram resultados suficientes para determinar o ritmo cardíaco e sugerir medidas de duração e amplitude dos complexos de ECG.(AU)

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The aim of this study was to assess the cardiopulmonary effects, the onset time after the administration of a detomidine/ketamine combination, and the recovery from anesthesia of cougars (Puma concolor) anesthetized with detomidine/ketamine and isoflurane or sevoflurane for abdominal ultrasound imaging. Fourteen animals were randomly allocated into two experimental groups: GISO (n=7) and GSEVO (n=7). Chemical restraint was performed using 0.15mg/kg detomidine combined with 5mg/kg ketamine intramuscularly; anesthesia induction was achieved using 2mg/kg propofol intravenously and maintenance with isoflurane (GISO) or sevoflurane (GSEVO). The following parameters were assessed: heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure, mean arterial blood pressure, oxyhemoglobin saturation, rectal temperature, central venous pressure, and end-tidal carbon dioxide. The time to sternal recumbency (TSR) and time to standing position (TSP) were also determined. There was not statistically significant difference for the cardiopulmonary variables or TSP whereas TSR was significantly shorter in GSEVO. The time to onset of anesthesia was 11.1±1.2 minutes and 11.3±1.8 minutes for GISO and GSEVO, respectively. The anesthesia of cougars with detomidine/ketamine and isoflurane or sevoflurane was conducted with safety, cardiopulmonary stability, and increased time to sternal recumbency in the GISO group.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos cardiorrespiratórios e a recuperação anestésica de onças-pardas (Puma concolor) submetidas à anestesia com detomidina/cetamina e isofluorano ou sevofluorano para avaliação ultrassonográfica abdominal. Para isso, foram utilizados 14 animais divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos experimentais GISO (n=7) e GSEVO (n=7). Foram submetidos à contenção química com detomidina 0,15mg/kg associada à cetamina 5mg/kg pela via intramuscular, induzidos com propofol 2mg/kg pela via intravenosa e mantidos com isofluorano (GISO) ou sevofluorano. Foram avaliados os parâmetros: frequência cardíaca e respiratória, pressão arterial sistólica, média e diastólica saturação de oxihemoglobina, temperatura retal, pressão venosa central e fração expirada de dióxido de carbono. O tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal e posição quadrupedal também foram avaliados. Não houve diferença estatística para as variáveis cardiorrespiratórias e no tempo para adoção da posição quadrupedal. O tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal foi significativamente menor no GSEVO em relação ao GISO. Concluiu-se que a anestesia de onças pardas com detomidina/cetamina e isoflurano ou sevoflurano foi realizada de maneira segura, com estabilidade cardiorrespiratória e com aumento no tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal no GISO.

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The aim of this study was to assess the cardiopulmonary effects, the onset time after the administration of a detomidine/ketamine combination, and the recovery from anesthesia of cougars (Puma concolor) anesthetized with detomidine/ketamine and isoflurane or sevoflurane for abdominal ultrasound imaging. Fourteen animals were randomly allocated into two experimental groups: GISO (n=7) and GSEVO (n=7). Chemical restraint was performed using 0.15mg/kg detomidine combined with 5mg/kg ketamine intramuscularly; anesthesia induction was achieved using 2mg/kg propofol intravenously and maintenance with isoflurane (GISO) or sevoflurane (GSEVO). The following parameters were assessed: heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure, mean arterial blood pressure, oxyhemoglobin saturation, rectal temperature, central venous pressure, and end-tidal carbon dioxide. The time to sternal recumbency (TSR) and time to standing position (TSP) were also determined. There was not statistically significant difference for the cardiopulmonary variables or TSP whereas TSR was significantly shorter in GSEVO. The time to onset of anesthesia was 11.1±1.2 minutes and 11.3±1.8 minutes for GISO and GSEVO, respectively. The anesthesia of cougars with detomidine/ketamine and isoflurane or sevoflurane was conducted with safety, cardiopulmonary stability, and increased time to sternal recumbency in the GISO group.(AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos cardiorrespiratórios e a recuperação anestésica de onças-pardas (Puma concolor) submetidas à anestesia com detomidina/cetamina e isofluorano ou sevofluorano para avaliação ultrassonográfica abdominal. Para isso, foram utilizados 14 animais divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos experimentais GISO (n=7) e GSEVO (n=7). Foram submetidos à contenção química com detomidina 0,15mg/kg associada à cetamina 5mg/kg pela via intramuscular, induzidos com propofol 2mg/kg pela via intravenosa e mantidos com isofluorano (GISO) ou sevofluorano. Foram avaliados os parâmetros: frequência cardíaca e respiratória, pressão arterial sistólica, média e diastólica saturação de oxihemoglobina, temperatura retal, pressão venosa central e fração expirada de dióxido de carbono. O tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal e posição quadrupedal também foram avaliados. Não houve diferença estatística para as variáveis cardiorrespiratórias e no tempo para adoção da posição quadrupedal. O tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal foi significativamente menor no GSEVO em relação ao GISO. Concluiu-se que a anestesia de onças pardas com detomidina/cetamina e isoflurano ou sevoflurano foi realizada de maneira segura, com estabilidade cardiorrespiratória e com aumento no tempo para adoção de decúbito esternal no GISO.(AU)

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The domestic geese used in this experiment were free-living, from a lake located in an urban area and its population had increased dramatically. The need for a project proposing the sterilization of some males to restrain population growth, led to the need for sexing these animals. As domestic geese present minimal sexual dimorphism, two techniques were tested: cytogenetic analysis and post anesthetic inspection of the cloaca. There were used eight adults geese randomly chosen from a group of 80 animals. They were caught with nets or by hand, were individually transported and housed in appropriate place waiting for the cytogenetic analysis (three to four days). For the chromosomal sexing, was collected 2 mL of blood and the peripheral blood lymphocyte culture technique was used. The sample was treated with hypotonic KCl, fixed in three changes of methanol/acetic acid solution. The slides were prepared with the standard technique and examined under an optical microscope to observe the metaphase. To the technique of cloaca eversion, was performed injectable anesthesia with tiletamine-zolazepam 5%. Ten minutes after anesthesia, the cloaca has been everted to visualize the internal structures and sex determination. The techniques were performed in blinded trial to avoidinaccurate results. From the eight animals submitted to chromosomal sexing technique, five were identified as male and three as females, reaching 100% agreement when compared with the cloaca eversion technique. Sexing chromosomal technique appeared to cause the least discomfort in the animals evaluated, proving to be a reliable technique for sexualdetermination and favorable to animal welfare. (AU)

Os gansos domésticos utilizados neste experimento eram de vida livre, pertencentes a um lago localizado em uma área urbana e sua população havia aumentado dramaticamente. A necessidade de um projeto com foco na esterilização de alguns machos, para reduzir o crescimento populacional, levou à necessidade de sexagem desses animais. como os gansos domésticos apresentam mínimo dimorfismo sexual, duas técnicas foram testadas: análise citogenética e inspeção da cloaca pós-anestesia. Foram utilizados oito gansos adultos, escolhidos aleatoriamente de um grupo de 80 animais. Eles foram capturados com redes ou manualmente, transportados individualmente e alojados em local apropriado a espera da análise citogenética (três a quatro dias). Para a sexagem cromossomal, foram coletados 2 ml de sangue e a técnica de cultura de linfócitos periféricos foi empregada. As amostras resultantes foram tratadas com kcl hipotônico, fixadas em três trocas de solução de metanol e ácido acético. As lâminas foram preparadas com a técnica padrão e examinadas ao microscópio óptico para observação das metáfases. para a técnica de eversão da cloaca, foi realizada a anestesia injetável com tiletamina-zolazepam 5%. Dez minutos após a anestesia, a cloaca foi evertida para a visualização das estruturas internas e a determinação sexual. AAs técnicas foram conduzidas em duplo cego, para melhor acurácia dos resultados. Dos oito animais submetidos à técnica de sexagem cromossomal, cinco foram identificados como machos e três como fêmeas, alcançando 100% de concordância quando comparada com a técnica de eversão da cloaca. A técnica de sexagem cromossomal aparentou causar o menor desconforto nos animais avaliados, mostrando-se uma técnicaconfiável para determinação sexual e favorável ao bem-estar animal. (AU)

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