Author(s): Akash Bairwa, Rebecca Metcalf and Shashikant

Abstract: A female monkey weighing 4 kg was rescued from Bahang, Manali, Kullu district and presented to veterinary clinic of Manali Strays in soporose condition with a history of fallen in apple orchids in cold weather near the electric pole having burn injuries, bleeding in critical condition. Clinical observation found hypothermia, pale to light pinkish mucous membrane and gums other sign were tachypnoea and absence of reflexes monkey was diagnosed electrocution by high voltage electrical extension wire line of treatment of monkey started with extensive fluid therapy, management of hypothermia, pain & wound management other emergency lifesaving medicines dexamethasone, mannitol, nikethamide adrenaline and supportive medicines antibiotics, multivitamins, the treatment continued for 7 days. Rhesus monkey successfully recovered in 18 days.

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