Association of acepromazine with propofol in giant amazon turtles Podocnemis expansa reared in captivity

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of an anesthetic association in giant amazon turtles (Podocnemis expansa).METHODS: Twenty healthy P. expansa of both sexes weighing between 1.0 and 1.5kg commercially bred in the Araguaia River Valley, Goias, Brazil, were separated into two groups (G1 n=10 and G2 n=10). Each group received a respective protocol: P1= acepromazine (0.5 mg/kg IM) and propofol (5 mg/kg IV) and P2 = acepromazine (0.5 mg/kg IM) and propofol (10 mg/kg IV). The acepromazine was administered in the left thoracic member and the propofol in the cervical vertebral sinus. Assessments were made of the anesthetic parameters of locomotion, muscle relaxation, response to pain stimuli in the right thoracic and pelvic members and heartbeat. RESULTS:The anesthetic induction time was the same for both protocols (P1 and P2); however the P2 effects were of a longer duration. CONCLUSION:The sedation achieved with both protocols (P1 and P2) were satisfactory for the biological sample collection, physical examinations and minor surgeries on this species.Key words: Anesthesia. Acepromazine. Propofol. Reptiles. Turtles. RESUMOOBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos de uma associação anestésica com diferentes concentrações em tartarugas-da-amazônia (Podocnemis expansa). MÉTODOS:Vinte P. expansa, hígidas, de ambos os sexos, com massa corporal entre 1,0 e 1,5 kg, de um criatório comercial localizado no vale do rio Araguaia, Goiás, Brasil, foram distribuídas em dois grupos (G1 n=10 e G2 n=10). Cada grupo recebeu um protocolo sendo: P1 = acepromazina (0,5 mg/kg IM) e propofol (5 mg/kg IV) e P2 = acepromazina (0,5 mg/kg IM) e propofol (10 mg/kg IV), aplicados nos grupos G1 e G2, respectivamente. A acepromazina foi aplicada no membro torácico esquerdo e o propofol no seio vertebral cervical. Foram avaliados os parâmetros anestésicos: locomoção, relaxamento muscular, resposta aos estímulos dolorosos no membro torácico direito e nos membros pelvinos e frequência cardíaca. RESULTADOS:O tempo de indução anestésica foi o mesmo para ambos os protocolos (P1 e P2), porém o P2 apresentou efeitos mais duradouros. CONCLUSÃO:As sedações obtidas por esses protocolos (P1 e P2) foram satisfatórias para a colheita de amostras biológicas, exames físicos e realização de pequenos procedimentos cirúrgicos nesta espécie.Descritores: Anestesia. Acepromazina. Propofol. Répteis. Tartarugas. Association of acepromazine with propofol in giant amazon turtlesPodocnemis expansa reared in captivity

Anesthetic efficacy of ketamine–diazepam, ketamine–xylazine, and ketamine–acepromazine in Caspian Pond turtles (Mauremys caspica)

“…In Iran, the Caspian Pond turtle is widely distributed in the north, west, and southwest of the country. [171819] While the species is still common in many of these areas, landscape alteration, pollution, and intensification of water management in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran are an increasing threat to the survival of these animals. [2] Worldwide, populations of wild freshwater and sea turtles are declining at an alarming rate, and the veterinary community can play an important role in conservation by participating in efforts to provide medical care to these animals.…”

Comparison of Two Intravenous Propofol Doses after Jugular Administration for Short Non-Surgical Procedures in Red-Eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans)

“…The intramuscular (IM) administration of propofol is not recommended, both because it has been shown to cause inflammation and necrosis in different species [13] and because it is ineffective for producing sedation or anesthesia. Several studies report the use of propofol in reptiles, with a rapid induction time and short recovery, with dosages ranging from 5 to 20 mg/kg [6,8,10,[14][15][16][17][18]. Some studies even advise the possibility of intracoelomic [19] or intraosseous [20] administration in red-eared sliders.…”