The minimum alveolar concentration of sevoflurane in ring‐tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) and aye‐ayes (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

Conclusions and clinical relevanceThe sevoflurane MAC was significantly higher in ring‐tailed lemurs, compared to aye‐ayes. The MAC of sevoflurane in aye‐ayes is consistent with reported MAC values in other species. Extrapolation of sevoflurane anesthetic dose between different species of lemurs could lead to significant errors in anesthetic dosing.

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi?DOI=10.1111%2Fvaa.12266

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - May 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sathya K Chinnadurai, Cathy Williams Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research