Cardiorespiratory parameters in the awake pigeon and during anaesthesia with isoflurane

Conclusions and clinical relevanceIsoflurane MAC in pigeons appeared to be higher than in other avian species. Isoflurane anaesthesia in pigeons resulted in hypercapnia, hypotension, mild hypothermia and second‐ and third‐degree atrioventricular blocks.

Source: Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia - April 30, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Julie Botman, Alex Dugdale, Fabien Gabriel, Jean‐Michel Vandeweerd Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research