Physiological and sedative responses in Phrynops geoffroanus (Schweigger, 1812): Comparison of two anesthetic protocols using dexmedetomidine and ketamine
This study evaluated the anesthetic combination of dexmedetomidine and ketamine in free-ranging Phrynops geoffroanus, assessing cardiopulmonary and sedative variables, as well as pharmacological reversal with atipamezole. Twenty-five adult individuals were allocated into two groups: HG (dexmedetomidine 0.1 mg/kg + keta...