Anaesthetic agents

Question 1

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Ketamine?

(obviously increased the larger the reptile)

Answer 1

20 - 50 mg/kg

Question 2

What are the 3 sites of administering Ketamine in reptiles, for sedation or pre-medication?

Answer 2

1. SC
2. IM
3. IP

Question 3

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Medetomidine (Ketamine) under 2kg?

Answer 3

0.2 mg/kg

Question 4

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Ketamine under 2kg?

Answer 4

10 mg/kg

Question 5

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Medetomidine (Ketamine) over 2kg?

Answer 5

0.1 mg/kg

Question 6

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Ketamine (Ketamine) over 2kg?

Answer 6

10 mg/kg

Question 7

What is the site of administering Medetomidine / Ketamine in reptiles?

Answer 7

IM

Question 8

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Propofol in Tortoises?

Answer 8

14 mg/kg

Question 9

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Propofol in Lizards?

Answer 9

10 mg/kg

Question 10

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Propofol in Snakes?

Answer 10

10 mg/kg

Question 11

What is the site of administering Propofol in reptiles?

Answer 11

IV
(Agent of choice for induction)

Question 12

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Sevoflurane for induction?

Answer 12

5 - 8 % induction

Question 13

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Sevoflurane for maintenance?

Answer 13

3 - 5 % maintenance

Question 14

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Isoflurane for induction?

Answer 14

3 - 5 % induction

Question 15

For reptiles, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Isoflurane for maintenance?

Answer 15

2 - 3 % maintenance

Question 16

What way is induction usually performed in birds?

Answer 16

Using a mask, then most can be intubated

Question 17

Which anaesthetic agent is now no longer considered a safe anaesthetic for birds?

Answer 17

Halothane

Question 18

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Isoflurane for induction?

Answer 18

3 - 5 % induction

Question 19

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Isoflurane for maintenance?

Answer 19

1.5 - 2 % maintenance

Question 20

True or False.

Isoflurane has rapid induction but a slow recovery.

Answer 20

False.

Isoflurane has rapid induction + a rapid recovery.

Question 21

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Sevoflurane for induction?

Answer 21

5 - 8 % induction

Question 22

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Sevoflurane for maintenance?

Answer 22

2 - 4 % maintenance

Question 23

True or False.

Sevoflurane is more expensive than Isoflurane, however it has a more rapid recovery.

Answer 23

True!

Question 24

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Diazepam for pre-medication to reduce stress on induction?

Answer 24

0.2 - 0.5 mg/kg

Question 25

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Diazepam for pre-medication to reduce stress on induction via IV?

Answer 25

0.05 - 0.15 mg/kg

Question 26

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Midazolam for pre-medication to reduce stress on induction via IM?

Answer 26

0.2 - 0.5 mg/kg

Question 27

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Midazolam for pre-medication to reduce stress on induction via IV?

Answer 27

0.05 - 0.15 mg/kg

Question 28

When can Ketamine + Diazepam be used via IV in birds?

Answer 28

In large birds, to induce anaesthesia

Question 29

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Ketamine to induce anaesthesia in large birds?

Answer 29

30 - 40 mg/kg
(IV)

Question 30

For birds, what is the average dose rate (mg/kg) of Diazepam to induce anaesthesia in large birds?

Answer 30

1 - 1.5 mg/kg,
(IV)
injecting slowly

Question 31

Why are birds usually induced with a gas mask?

Answer 31

Because of their quick + effective respiratory system