Comparison of three different sedative-anaesthetic protocols (ketamine, ketamine-medetomidine and alphaxalone) in common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Table 4 Scorecard for the palpebral reflex

Score	Quality	Character
0	No reflex	No narrowing of the eyelids or muscle movement
1	Moderate reflex	Delayed and/or incomplete closing of the eyelids
2	Normal reflex	The eyelids immediately close fully

The palpebral reflex was tested by lightly touching the medial canthus of the left eye with a dry cotton swab without touching the cornea.

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