Anaesthesia - LA Flashcards
1
Q
Procaine
A
Horses, dogs, cats
Contain adrenaline
Short acting - 50 mins
Ester linkage + allergic reactions to PABA
2
Q
Lidocaine
A
Horse, dogs, cats
Rabbits
2-5min onset, 20-30 min duration
Lower Cardiotoxicty than bupivicaine
3
Q
Bupivicaine
A
X licensed
Dogs, cats, rabbits
Longer onset than Lidocaine
Acts up to 6 hours
4
Q
Mepruvicaine
A
Horses
Digital nerve block
Short acting - 2 hours
Potency and toxicity greater than lidocaine
5
Q
Ropavicaine
A
X licensed but used in small animals
Long acting - 6 hours
Potency and toxicity greater than lidocaine
6
Q
EMLA
A
Topical LA
30-45 mins onset
Rabbits - ear vein
7
Q
Propocaine and tetracaine
A
Opthalmological prep for desensitising cornea
8
Q
Additions to Local Anaesthetics?
A
VC e.g. adrenaline
Plasma protein binding
Glucose to increase baricity
