7. Anesthesia and Analgesia Flashcards
Why should you check to see if rabbit is SPF prior to anesthesia?
Pasteurella multocida (and other resp issues) are of significant concern in rabbits
Xylazine increases level of what Chem parameter?
BG
Fasting rec for rabbits
No more than 12 hours
Rabbits have what enzyme that precludes use of atropine?
Atropinesterase
Ace is best used with which anesthetics?
K/X
Which anesthetic causes necrosis when injected?
Chlorpromazine when injected IM - IV should be used
Benzos are good when used in conjunction with what?
K, or K/X
Which alpha-2 causes hypoxia?
Dexmedetomidine
Ketamine alone can be used for which procedures?
MInimally invasive ones
Which dissociative is nephrotoxic in rabbits?
Tiletamine
Why is tracheal access difficult in the rabbit?
Large incisors, long and narrow oral cavity, thick tongue, limited mobility of TMJ
LMA
Laryngeal mask airway
Which drugs increase IOP
Nitrous, sevo, ketamine
What decreases IOP?
Methohexital
Fluid therapy rate
100ml/kg/day
10 ml/kg/hr during anesthesia
