一例亚洲象中暑的抢救与治疗

A Case of Rescue and Treatment of Heatstroke in an Asian Elephant

2017年8月7日,上海处于闷热的夏季,当天最高气温达38℃,湿度55%～90%。上海动物园1头年龄约53岁的雌性亚洲象,16:00左右出现呼吸加快,四肢无力,倒退走路,往身上不停喷水的异常表现。18:50左右,突然左侧卧倒下,不能站起。22:00,测得肛温38. 0℃,诊断为中暑。治疗方面,采取及时降温、支持疗法、预防继发感染的措施;护理方面,用吊车吊起象身上的绑带,使其缓缓站立,倚靠在立柱旁。这种方法有利于亚洲象的采食和肠道蠕动,经过治疗后恢复正常。

It was in the muggy summer of Shanghai on 7 August 2017.The highest temperature was 38℃and the humidity was 55-90%.A 53-year-old female Asian elephant in our zoo appeared some abnormal behavior of accelerated breathing,myasthenia of limbs,walking backward and spraying water on herself over and over at about 16:00.The elephant fell on the ground on the left side suddenly at about 18:50.The rectal temperature was 38℃22:00 hrs.We diagnosed heatstroke.In therapeutic aspect,we took measures to lower the temperature immediately,giving supportive treatment and preventing secondary infection.In nursing aspect,we used a crane to lift the belt around the elephant,making her stand slowly and leaning against the pillar.The method contributed to the food intake and the peristalsis of the intestine.The elephant was cured successfully.第一作者简介: