Haemodynamics, blood gas and metabolic changes after anaesthesia with chloral hydrate and magnesium sulphate in camels (Camelus dromedarius).
The effects of chloral hydrate and magnesium sulphate (1:1, 10 per cent solution) were evaluated in six healthy adult camels. A dose of 1 ml kg-1 was used. These agents produced satisfactory anaesthesia with good muscle relaxation. The changes in the electroencephalogram showed that the anaesthetic effect lasted for 45 to 60 minutes. Tachycardia and hypotension were moderate and within safe limits. Electrocardiogram studies showed ST segment elevation and primary T wave changes. The acid-base status, blood gas tensions, haemoglobin concentration, blood glucose level and the plasma concentration of total protein, sodium, potassium and chloride were not altered.
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D002162:Camelus / Q000502:physiology*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D002697:Chloral Hydrate / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000187:drug effects*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D010313:Partial Pressure
D001786:Blood Glucose; D001798:Blood Proteins; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004573:Electrolytes; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D002697:Chloral Hydrate; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate; D010100:Oxygen