Deer (Cervids)

West, Dipl Aczm Gary; BSc, Bvms Darryl Heard; Caulkett, MVetSc Nigel

doi:10.1002/9780470376478.ch53

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“…Furthermore, the reindeer developed bloat early on during the anaesthetic while in right lateral recumbency, which was treated by orogastric tube decompression. Orogastric or oesophageal tubes increase aspiration and regurgitation risk by overcoming the functional resistance of oropharynx, oesophagus and cardiac sphincter 12 13. In the present case the orogastric tube was left indwelling as repeat bloat was anticipated following anaesthesia and prolonged right lateral recumbency.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Tympany is reported as a major problem in reindeer and quickly leads to cardiopulmonary compromise 12…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Effects are exacerbated by patient positioning in right lateral recumbency causing rumen compression 4 8 9. Several authors suggest maintaining sternal recumbency, positioning the animal with the nose down and neck elevated above the level of the cardia to allow saliva and regurgitated material to drain, while placing a cuffed ETT 8 12 13. Although the deer was intubated and positioned with its nose down and neck elevated, the risk of regurgitation still existed, particularly when moving between the induction box and theatre, when the ETT cuff could have moved and lost its snug fit, and during hip reduction when traction and counter pressure would increase intra‐abdominal pressure.…”

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Endotracheal tube obstruction with a blood clot following aspiration of rumen contents in a reindeer

Lehnus¹

2018

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SummaryAn apparently otherwise healthy female reindeer was anaesthetised for open reduction and fixation of a hip luxation. The animal developed ruminal bloat which was treated with passage of an orogastric tube that was left indwelling during the procedure. A fluid inspiratory noise was audible two hours after decompression, and clear fluid was suctioned from the airway. It showed no other signs of regurgitation and aspiration of rumen contents intraoperatively, and did not develop obvious respiratory compromise while mechanically ventilated. In recovery, the deer became apnoeic and cyanotic and died suddenly within minutes of being positioned in the recovery box. Just before dying, it coughed a large blood clot out of the endotracheal tube (ETT) . Additional clots were found partially obstructing the ETT lumen once extubated postmortem. Evidence of aspiration was detected at postmortem examination, which also identified pulmonary haemorrhage.

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“…Tympany is reported as a major problem in reindeer and quickly leads to cardiopulmonary compromise 12…”

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confidence: 99%

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Endotracheal tube obstruction with a blood clot following aspiration of rumen contents in a reindeer

Lehnus¹

2018

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“…In the present case care was taken to avoid stress and prolonged physical restraint, while intraoperative oxygenation and periodic manually assisted ventilation, fluid therapy, and monitoring, especially of body temperature, all known to prevent hyperthermia and capture myopathy (Spraker 1993, Stocker 2000, Caulkett and Haigh 2007) were performed. Although the deer remained mobile, management of the injuries was decided because of debilitation.…”

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confidence: 99%

Successful management of infected wounds in a fallow deer (Dama dama)

Tsioli

Galatos

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et al. 2014

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A two-year-old female fallow deer (Dama dama) weighing 29.6 kg was presented with multiple, large and heavily infected wounds at the right mammary, inguinal and femoral areas, caused by the antlers of a male fallow deer five days earlier, lameness of the right hindlimb, anorexia and general dullness. Radiography revealed no fractures. The deer was anaesthetised with a mixture of pethidine, xylazine, ketamine and isoflurane and the wounds were lavaged under pressure and debrided. Some of the wounds were sutured and drained, while others were left to heal by second intention. Topical and systemic antibiotics were administered. Two days postoperatively the deer's condition was greatly improved and one month later all the wounds were completely healed. It seems that following the principles of wound management may effectively treat large and heavily infected wounds in cervids. BACKGROUND

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“…11 Diazepam may be given orally (PO) before a stressful situation, but the effect of this drug is variable. Relatively high doses of xylazine may be administered intramuscularly (IM) to produce recumbent sedation.…”

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confidence: 99%