| Abstract: | The effects of equithesin administered IV “to effect” were evaluated in twelve adult domesticated camels (Camelus Dromedarius). The mean dose required for “to effect” anaesthesia as 0.74 ± 0.03 ml/kg. Moderate relaxation of muscles lasted 30 to 45 minutes and duration of analgesia was 10–15 minutes. The sleeping time was 15 to 45 minutes and the animals showed recovery in 75–115 minutes. During anaesthesia, there was moderate tachycardia, transient hypotension and decrease in central venous pressure. Primary T wave changes were a consistent finding in the ECG. There was mild hypoxemia, mild hypercapnia and significant decrease in arterial-venous oxygen tension difference. A significant decrease in the total leucocyte count occurred during the peak effect of anaesthesia. Hyperglycaemia observed at the peak anaesthetic effect was followed by hypoglycaemia 24 hours after administration of equithesin. The changes in rectal temperature, respiratory rate and other biochemical constituents studies were not significantly affected. |
