Anaesthesia for caesarean section Flashcards
1
Q
List altered physiology for a pregant patient thats relevant to anaesthesia
A
Increased cardiac output
Decreased functional residual capacity
Pressure on diaphragm
Delayed gastric emptying
2
Q
Is there Placental transfer of drugs to pups
A
Yes! Once delivered, poorly equipped to eliminate drugs
3
Q
Suggest a sedation drug for a pregant dam preparing for Caesarean
A
low dose medetomidine IV if sedation needed
4
Q
What drug should I avoid giving as premed for a dam
A
Avoid benzodiazepines
5
Q
Why is Induction in sternal- head up position
A
Protect airway and prevent regurgitation due to reduced gastric emptying
5
Q
What to give pup if dam was given opiods
A
Nalaxone
5
Q
What to give pup if dam was given medetomidine
A
Atipam
6
Q
Avg heart rate of puppy
A
220
