01 - general information Flashcards
1
Q
horse han pronounced fight or flight response
induction and recovery can be violent and difficult
preanthesthetic sedation very important
A
2
Q
(anatomic considerations that make difficult)
- large animal with small, fragile limbs
- long, sloping diaphragm and poorly lobulated lungs mean that the equine lung is vulnerable to what when horse is recumbent?
leading to what when horse recumbent?
A
- compression by the abdominal contents
ventilation-perfusion mismatch and intrapulmonary shunting
3
Q
most anesthesia is short in duration and occurs in the field
when inhalants are used - what are commonly encountered?
A
myocardial depression and hypotension
