Anesthesia and Braquial Plexus Block in Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)-Case Report

Abstract

The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is the most common species of armadillos in North, Central and South Americas. This case report is about an anesthetic procedure of a male armadillo received for rehabilitation with a radioulnar fracture. For the anesthesia, we use methadone, midazolam, s-ketamine and isoflurane. We also use a human laryngeal mask for secure airway and brachial plexus block with a peripheral nerve stimulator. There is a little information about anesthesia of these species in the literature and the aim of this work is to contribute to this knowledge. Though it is unknown the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in nine-banded armadillo, we concluded that, with the blockage of the brachial plexus, we saw cardiovascular stability and a decrease in isoflurane use. The reversal of midazolam added to a quick recovery. The human laryngeal mask is effective for inhalation anesthesia in nine-banded armadillo.