Anesthesia of turtle Trachemys dorbigni(DUMÉRIL E BIBRON, 1835) - Testudine: Emydidae with the combination of midazolam and propofol

Authors

  • André Luiz Quagliatto Santos
  • Dayane Olimpia Gomes
  • Cirilo Antônio de Paula Lima
  • Liliane Rangel Nascimento
  • Lorena Tannús Menezes
  • Árthur Paulino Sanzo Kaminishi

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Keywords:

propofol, midazolam,Trachemys dorbigni

Abstract

The tortoises have unique physiology and morphology, which differ in many aspects of mammals. Therefore, monitoring the patient during a sedative or anesthetic procedure should be performed. We used ten copies of Trachemys dorbigni, from Uberabinha River, in Uberlândia (MG), which were anesthetized with midazolam protocol 2mg/kg IM and propofol 10 mg/kg IM. The heartbeats of the specimens were monitored with the Electronic and Vascular Doppler device during trans anestesic, the turtles were observed for those parameters stipulated. The propofol (10mg/kg IM) proved an effective anesthetic, promoting muscle relaxation and ease of manipulation animal. There was no significant decrease in heart rate but it was observed apnea in the anesthetized turtle.

Published

2015-09-12

Issue

Section

Aquicultura

How to Cite

Anesthesia of turtle Trachemys dorbigni(DUMÉRIL E BIBRON, 1835) - Testudine: Emydidae with the combination of midazolam and propofol. (2015). Pubvet, 5(17). https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/2305

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