Long-term deep sedation using Zoletil and haloperidol for the treatment of streptococcal pneumonia in an orangutan (Pongo
pygmaeus) |
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| Authors: | Paolo MARTELLI Serena OH |
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| Institution: | 1)Ocean Park Corporation Hong Kong, Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong;2)Wildlife Asia Veterinary Services, 10 Anson Road, #27-15 International Plaza, 079903 Singapore |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | haloperidol long-term sedation orangutan pneumonia zolazepam-tiletamine |
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