Anaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
What gauge catheter for calves, sheep and goats
A
16G
2
Q
Fasting times
A
Calves, sheep, goats, and camelids: 12-18hrs with 8-12hrs of water deprivation
Adult cattle: 24-36hr for complex abdominal procedures
Young nursing animals: muzzled for 1-2hr
Pigs: 12hr for routine procedures
3
Q
What can be an adverse effect of alpha2 agonists in ruminants
A
Can cause or exacerbate hypoxia
4
Q
Which animal is xylazine not very effective in
A
Pigs
5
Q
What block is used for dehorning goats
A
Infra-trochlear/lacrimal nn. (cornual branches) block
6
Q
What block is used for dehorning cattle
A
Cornual n. Block
7
Q
What is the inverted L- block indicated for in cattle
A
rumenotomy, c-section, cystotomy
8
Q
What local anaesthetic is suitable for IV use in cattle
A
Lidocaine
