anesthesia 1 intro Flashcards
Define General anesthesia
Reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and loss of sensation throughout the body produced by one or more agents
Define epidural anesthesia
Type of regional that is used to provide pain control of the rear quarters and pelvic region
T or F: most anesthetic agents have a large therapeutic index
False
Define preanesthesia
Describes period immediately prior to induction to anesthesia
Define induction
Process by which an animal leaves the normal conscious state and enters on unconscious state
What effects the anesthesia technique
Age, temperament, physical appearance, and health status
How soon should a physical exam be done
Within 24 hours of the anesthetic procedure
What is the most important history question
History of allergies or drug reactions
T or F: anesthesia is never without risk
True
How long is bloodwork accepted
30 days
What is the drug calculated on when dealing with an obese animal
Ideal weight
What percent dehydration is considered morbid
10%; IV fluid required
What percent dehydration is not detected
<5%
Define obtunded
Not easily aroused
Normal body temp
100-102.5
HR & pulse normals
Cat: 120-240
Dog: 60-180
What is the most common anesthetic complication
Hypothermia
Define miosis
Pupil constriction
Define mydriasis
Pupil dilation
Define consensual reflux
When light is directed into one eye the other also constricts
Define class 1
Minimal risk, normal, healthy animal, no underlying dz
Define class 2
Slight risk, minor dz present but animal is able to compensate. Neonate, geriatric, and obese animals included
Example of class 2
cryptorchid castration
Define class 3
Moderate risk, obvious dz present, mild clinical signs
