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Neuromuscular blockade as part of an anaesthetic protocol for cataract surgery in an alpaca
Tutunaru, Alexandru-Cosmin; Storms, Goedele; Monclin, Sébastien et al.
2016In Journal of Camelid Science, 9, p. 72-82
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Keywords :
alpaca; cataract; phacoemulsification; cis-atracurium
Abstract :
[en] A six-month-old alpaca was presented to the veterinary teaching hospital of the University of Liège (Belgium) with a bilateral cataract. A decision was made to perform bilateral cataract surgery after an ocular ultrasound and electroretinogram were performed to assess the posterior segment and retinal function, respectively. As a premedication, the alpaca received xylazine, butorphanol and midazolam intramuscularly. Anaesthesia was induced subsequently with ketamine and midazolam intravenously and maintained with isoflurane on oxygen/air mixture. The alpaca was mechanically ventilated during surgery. Neuromuscular blockade was induced and maintained with cis-atracurium intravenously. The dose of cis-atracurium was permanently adapted using a peripheral nerve stimulator. This case report brings new knowledge regarding the use and dosage of cis-atracurium in alpacas.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Tutunaru, Alexandru-Cosmin ;  Université de Liège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Anesthésiologie gén. et pathologie chirurg. des grds animaux
Storms, Goedele ;  Université de Liège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA)
Monclin, Sébastien ;  Université de Liège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Pathologie médicale des petits animaux
Sandersen, Charlotte  ;  Université de Liège > Dép. clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés (DCA) > Anesthésiologie et réanimation vétérinaires
Language :
English
Title :
Neuromuscular blockade as part of an anaesthetic protocol for cataract surgery in an alpaca
Publication date :
24 December 2016
Journal title :
Journal of Camelid Science
ISSN :
1999-8732
Publisher :
International Society of Camelid Research and Development (ISOCARD)
Volume :
9
Pages :
72-82
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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