2- Anaesthesia of different species

Question 1

What type(group) of premed is generally used in a horse?

Answer 1

Acepromazine and alpha-2 agonists

Question 2

Horses are susceptible to volatile agents used in theatre… what conditions arises?

Answer 2

Hypotension

Question 3

In a bird where can premed be administered that isn’t the IV in the wing

Answer 3

rapidly absorbed by nares

Question 4

Why is ventilation often required in bird anaesthesia?

Answer 4

They lack a diaphragm & the volatile agents are respiratory depressants

Question 5

What must be included in rabbit premed

Answer 5

analgesia- help contribute to rapid and smooth recovery, as they often have problems with guts movement during recovery

Question 6

when do the most problems occur in horses regarding anaesthesia

Answer 6

During recovery

Question 7

What is important to consider regarding rabbit anaesthesia

Answer 7

Prey spp, hide disease well, must minimize stress- have a higher mortaility than dogs and cats