ACEPROMAZINE-KETAMINE ANESTHESIA IN RHESUS-MONKEY (MACACA-MULATTA)

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 28  (1) , 72-74
Abstract
Six adult male rhesus monkeys (M. mulatta) were anesthetized using a combination of acepromazine maleate and ketamine hydrochloride administered by i.m. injection. This combination produced a smooth induction to anesthesia requiring less than 5 min. The average duration of anesthesia was slightly less than 1 h and was safely prolonged with additional doses of ketamine. The depth of anesthesia was sufficient for minor surgical procedures and for precise radiological studies. No deleterious side-effects were noted, and animals recovered completely in a short time.

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