Long-term deep sedation using zoletil and haloperidol for the treatment of streptococcal pneumonia in an orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)

2Citations
Citations of this article
10Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

A 13-year-old Bornean orangutan diagnosed with life threatening Streptococcus pyogenes broncho-pneumonia was kept in a state of deep sedation for 20 days via continuous intra-venous (IV) infusion of zolazepam-tiletamine and IV haloperidol to allow consistent IV administration of ceftazidime and gatifloxacine. The use of long-term deep sedation allowed carrying out a particularly demanding treatment not generally associated with zoological patients. The treatment was ultimately successful.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Martelli, P., & Oh, S. (2021). Long-term deep sedation using zoletil and haloperidol for the treatment of streptococcal pneumonia in an orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 83(5), 809–813. https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.20-0279

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free