Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 1973 · 13 citations · 0 references
MedicineAnesthesiologySurgeryAnesthesiaAnesthetic TechniquesAnesthetic Drug PharmacologyCastration AnesthesiaHeart RateMarine Mammal AnesthesiaSmall Mammal AnesthesiologySurgical Procedure DescriptionVeterinary AnesthesiaZoo Animal Anesthesia
SUMMARY A 9-year-old Asian elephant was castrated, using etorphine HCl for anesthesia. The intraabdominal surgery was completed in 2 stages. Respiratory and heart rates were normal throughout each surgical procedure. Normal Paco 2 and Pao 2 were maintained without the need of intermittent positive pressure ventilation.