Treatmentofhead injuryinopossumDidelphisalbiventrisLinnaeus

Authors

  • André Luiz Quagliatto Santos
  • Juliana Macedo Magnino Silva
  • Heloísa Castro Pereira
  • Liliane Rangel Nascimento
  • Lorena Tannús Menezes
  • Árthur Paulino Sanzo Kaminishi

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marsupial, traumatology, dexamethasone, tranexamic acid

Abstract

Head trauma is a acute and chronic injuries in the brain, including cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum and brainstem. Were report a case of a male opossum Didelphis albiventris, showing uncoordinated movements, dilated pupils, soreness in the abdomen, lack of coordination and paralysis of pelvic limbs. The treatment was prescribed tranexamic acid and dexamethasone in doses of 1 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg respectively. Were observed effectiveness of the treatment of  the opossum victim of head trauma.

Published

2015-09-12

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Medicina veterinária

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