Anesthesia by infusion of air sac in a macaw (Ara chloropterus): a case report

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Rafael César de Melo
André Grespan
Carolina Tajima
Sônia Regina Pinheiro

Abstract

This report describes the use of an anesthetic perfusion
technique applied in the air sac of a Macaw (Ara chloropterus)
during surgery for correction of its broken beak. This anesthetic
approach is recommended for procedures in which manipulation
of the avian head or neck is necessary. After appropriate
immobilization of the animal, the anesthetic is introduced with
the help of a face mask connected to the Mapleson D (Baraka)
system, using isoflurane with 1L-min. flow of diluent oxygen.
The cannula preparation and introduction into the caudal
thoracic air sac was performed is a way similar to that described
by Gunkel and Lafortune (2005). The technique proved to be
appropriate and very safe, but the anesthetic professional must
have thorough of avian anatomy and physiology.

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MELO, R. C. DE; GRESPAN, A.; TAJIMA, C.; PINHEIRO, S. R. Anesthesia by infusion of air sac in a macaw (Ara chloropterus): a case report. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 14, n. 3, p. 18-25, 21 Dec. 2016.
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VETERINARY SURGERY