Anesthesia Flashcards
What is the difference between a sedative and a tranquilizer?
Sedation is a state of calm or drowsiness
Tranquilization is a state of relaxation and reduced anxiety
Student #11 ML
McCurnin 10th ed pg 927
What are the objectives of general anesthesia?
Loss of sensation
Muscle relaxation
Analgesia
Altered consciousness
Student #11 ML
McCurnin 10th ed pg 927
Why would we utilize Balanced Anesthesia?
To minimize the adverse effects of anesthetic drugs, especially on the cardiovascular and respiratory system
Student #11 ML
McCurnin 10th ed pg 927
What ASA classification would you assign a patient undergoing anesthesia for an abdominal explore to correct a gastric dilatation-volvulus?
ASA VE: moribund patient that is not expected to survive without the operation
Student #11 ML
McCurnin 10th ed pg 930
What is the main adverse effect of Acepromazine?
Hypotension
Student #11 ML
McCurnin 10th ed pg 930
What are the fasting recommendations for withholding food and water prior to an anesthetic event in dogs and cats?
Food: 8-12 hours
Water: 2-4 hours
Student #6, AF, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 929
What ASA score would be assigned to a normal, healthy patient undergoing an elective procedure
ASA I
Student #6, AF, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 930
What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines (benzodiazepine antagonist)?
Flumazenil
Student #6, AF, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 930
What is a laryngoscope used for?
Visualization of the larynx while placing endotracheal tubes
Student #6, AF, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 934
Stage II of anesthesia is characterized by what?
Loss of voluntary control, irregular breathing pattern, involuntary reactions in the form of vocalizing and reflex struggling or paddling, elevated heart rate, dilated pupils, marked muscle tone, and intact reflexes
Student #6, AF, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 948
What are the main theraputic effects of alpha 2 agonists?
Sedation, analgesia, and muscle relaxation.
Student #8 KH, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 931
_______is the reversal agent to Xylazine, and ________ is the reversal to Dexmedetomidine.
Yohimbine; Antisedan
Student #8 KH, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 931
Which opiods are classified as pure agonists?
Morphine, Fentanyl, oxymorphone, and hydromorphone.
Student #8 KH, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 931
What is MAC?
MAC is the percent concentration of an agent required to prevent a response to surgical stimulation in 50% of patients and therefore is a measurment of potency of an agent.
Student #8 KH, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 934
In what two species is intubation performed blindly?
Horses and adult cattle.
Student #8 KH, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 946
What are dissociatives used for?
Immobilize patients for minor or brief procedures.
Student #16 ER
McCurnin 10th Edition pg 933
Fasting requirements for neonates?
-Fasting is not recommended
Student #4, BE, Pg 1011
Side effects of administering a dissociative?
-Increased muscle tone, sensitivity to light and sound, intact reflexes, increased HR, and increased BP.
Student #4 BE, Pg 1017
Which species is the laryngoscope most often utilized for intubation?
-small ruminants, camelids, swine, dogs, and cats
Student #4, BE, Pg 1019
What precautions must be followed to prevent injury when using gas cylinders?
-Never leave unattended when unsupported or laying on its side.
-Do not attempt to remove the valve or index pins
-Keep skin and eyes clear of valve
-do not use near any ignition sources
Student #4, BE, Pg. 1023
Complications of intubation?
-Tracheal or larynx irritation or trauma
-Perforation or rupture of mucosa
-Failure to protect airway
Student #4, BE, Pg 1033
define tachycardia
rapid heart rate
Student #10 AJ, McCurnin 9th ed. pg 1013
define tachypnea
fast, shallow breaths
Student #10 AJ, McCurnin 9th ed. pg 1013
What are dissociative used for?
Dissociative drugs are used to immobilize patients for minor or brief procedures.
Student #10 AJ, McCurnin 9th ed. pg 1017
What are barbiturates commonly used for in anesthesia?
Barbiturates are used for induction and Maintenace.
Student #10 AJ, McCurnin 9th ed. pg 1017
What is the drug Etomidate used for?
Etomidate is a short-acting, injectable drug used for induction.
Student #10 AJ, McCurnin 9th ed. pg 1017
What are some techniques you can utilize when checking to see that the endotracheal tube was properly placed?
Palpate the neck and see if you are able to feel one firm structure, watch for expansion and contraction of the reservoir bag, is the patient is able to vocalize the tube is not in the correct location (mostly for dogs), look at the ETCO2 and make sure there is a normal wave length.
Student #14 SP, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 946
How do you check that you have inflated the cuff enough?
You listen for gas leaking around the tube, and you will slowly inflate the cuff until the leaking just ceases at a pressure of 20 cm H20. Just be careful about overinflating the cuff.
Student #14 SP, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 947
How often should body temperature be monitored during anesthesia?
15-30 Mins
Student #14 SP, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 952
What is the palpebral reflex, and what can it tell us during anesthesia?
The palpebral reflex is done by gently tapping the skin at the medial or lateral canthus of the eye with a finger. This can indicate that the animal is too light.
Student #14 SP, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 953
Doppler ultrasound probes are very expensive, and should be handled carefully. How do you properly clean a doppler ultrasound probe?
Wipe gently with a gauze sponge, and gently clean with tap water. The probe should not be immersed, scrubbed, or autoclaved.
Student #14 SP, McCurnin 10th ed. pg 954
What are common Benzodiazepine
Diazepam, Midazolam and Zolazepam
Student #20
McCurnin 10th ed. pg 930
What should you check for in E-tube?
Check for blockage, holes, inflate the cuff to make sure it holds and other damage
Student #20
McCurnin 10th ed. pg 945
How do you prevent laryngospasm in a cat when placing an ET tube
Apply 2% injectable lidocaine right into the glottis before placing an ET tube
Student #20
McCurnin 10th ed. pg 9
Where can a doppler be placed
Tail head, Dorsal medial portion of the hock and Proximal to the metatarsal pad
Student #20
McCurnin 10th ed. pg 955
When is the most common place for anesthesia related complication to occur?
During the recovery phase
Student #20
McCurnin 10th ed. pg 961
If the endotracheal tube is placed in too far or too short, which of the following could occur?
Hypoxia
Student # 16 ER
McCurnin 10th Edition pg 935
Which type of drugs are used to counteract the effects of parasympathetic nervous system stimulation when anesthetic agents are used?
Anticholinergics
Student #16 ER
McCurnin 10th Edition pg 929
A state of profound sedation and analgesia produced by simultaneous administration of an opioid and a tranquilizer is referred to as what?
Neuroleptanalgesia
Student #16 ER
McCurnin 10th Edition pg 927
What is the approximate anesthetic duration of propofol?
2-5 minutes
Student #16 ER
McCurnin 10th Edition pg 932