Parameter | Description | Measures |
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Gasping | Repetitive and rapid opening and closing of the beak (not associated with respiratory function) | Latency Duration |
Clonic convulsions | Rapid, uncoordinated movement of the body and wings | Latency Duration |
Tonic convulsions | Slow extension or movement of the legs and wings | Latency Duration |
Motionless | No body or respiratory movement | Duration |
Feather erection | Multifocal to generalized rising of feather of the body | Latency Duration |
Time to last body movement | Time of last wing, leg or body movement or onset of motionless with no further movement | Latency |
Loss of nictitating membrane | Loss of movement of the third eyelid over the cornea after lightly touched with a fingertip | Latency |
Loss of pupillary light reflex | Loss of constriction of the pupil after penlight was shone into the eye | Latency |
Cardiac arrest | Cessation of function of the heart. | Latency |