Vasectomy of golden-headed lion tamarins (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) using local anesthesia after sedation with dexmedetomidine-ketamine-meperidine

The study evaluated the combination of ketamine, dexmedetomidine, and meperidine for vasectomy in golden-headed lion tamarins. Lidocaine infiltration was required for intraoperative analgesia and atipamezole was used at the end of the procedure. The protocol promoted satisfactory sedation and analgesia with a short recovery time in tamarins.

Automated summary

The combination of ketamine, dexmedetomidine, and meperidine used in vasectomy for golden-headed lion tamarins provided satisfactory sedation and analgesia with a short recovery time. Lidocaine infiltration was necessary for intraoperative analgesia, and atipamezole was administered at the end of the procedure.