Blood parameters are little affected by time of sampling after the application of ketamine in black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra).
J Med Primatol
; 40(5): 294-9, 2011 Oct.
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BACKGROUND: Ketamine hydrochloride is an anesthetic commonly utilized to obtain biological samples in various non-human primates. Its application alters individual hematologic and biochemical values. The aim of this study was to analyze its effect on blood parameters of Alouatta pigra. METHOD: We collected blood samples at 10 and 40 minutes after the application of ketamine in 12 adult female A. pigra living in free-ranging conditions. RESULTS: The analysis showed that 40 minutes after application of ketamine, the number of platelets, lymphocytes and concentration of phosphorus decreased; however, creatinine, cholesterol, triglycerides, and potassium values increased. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that ketamine appears to have little effect on the hematology and blood biochemistry of Alouatta pigra females with respect to those reported for other non-human primates. It is also important to consider the elapsed time after their application when taking blood samples for proper interpretation of the hemogram of Alouatta pigra females.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Alouatta
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Ketamina
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Anestésicos Disociativos
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Primatol
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Dinamarca