Anesthesia Final Review: Janet Flashcards
What is the surgical fluid rate and how often do we record this on the anesthesia form?
10mls/kg/hr
every 15 min.
What is the hypotensive fluid rate?
3-5mls/kg as a bolus
or double surgery fluids (20ml/kg/hr) for 15min.
Rebreathing system requirement and steps
> 7kg
- attach Y tubing
- attach res. bag
- scavenge
- open pop-off
Non-rebreathing system requirement and steps
<7kg
- attach fresh gas to outlet port on vaporizer
- scavenge directly to scavenge system
- pop off open
O2 flow rates & minimum rate
> 7kg= 30ml/kg/min
<7kg=200ml/kg/min
Never less than 500mls/min
Equation for finding how much O2 you have in your tank
psi X 0.3= liters of O2
CO2 absorbing granules should be used no more than ____ or until they ____.
6-8hours
Turn blue/become brittle
2 Types of scavenge systems
Passive or Active
____ scavenges can be used for up to ____ or until weight gain of ____.
Passive
12 hours
50grams
Steps to pressure checking system.
Set up rebreathing system Cover Y tubing Close pop-off Inflate res. bag Build pressure to 20cm H2O on manometer
When pressure checking the pressure manometer should not fall ____ in ____.
Should not fall more than 5 cm in 30 seconds
How to calculate res. bag size
60mls/kg (round up to next whole liter)
How do you measure for length of ET tube?
Tip of nose to thoracic inlet
When intubating cats, you may need what 2 things to help?
Lidocaine lube and stylet
Esophageal stethoscope is measured from ___ to ____
tip of nose to mid-sternum
The esophageal stethoscope measures ___ and should be recorded every ___.
HR, every 5 min.
Class 1 anesthetic risk
EXCELLENT
Elective procedure only
Normal healthy patient
Class 2 anesthetic risk
GOOD Brachy/sighthound Slight to mild dz. Well controlled dz. Simple fracture
Class 3 anesthetic risk
FAIR Moderate systemic dz. 1 or more controlled dz. Moderate dehydration/fever Moderate fracture
Class 4 anesthetic risk
POOR
Surgery must be done to save life of patient
Severe systemic dz/dehyrdation/fever
Class 5 anesthetic risk
GUARDED
Close to death
Patient not expected to live with or without surgery
PA Physical exam should consist of what 6 values?
T P R Weight MM/CRT Body condition
What 2 PA physical exam values are important to know before surgery?
Temperature– fever may indicate infection and hypothermia pt. will not need as much GA
Weight– accuracy is important for doses
Why is patient history a good thing to have?
Duration of problem– sooner= better
Concurrent diseases– fix first
Anesthesia history– any previous issues?
Which 2 breeds are at a higher anesthetic risk?
Brachycephalics and sighthounds
An obese patient should be dosed based on their ____ and an anorexic patent should be dosed based on their ____.
Ideal weight
True weight
An aggressive patient would be at a higher risk due to ____.
Increased stress and inability to get PA info
What is the bare minimum PA lab work?
PCV & TP (red top tube)
What 4 things does a blood chemistry include?
GLU
BUN/Creat
ALT/Alk.Phos
TP
PCV diagnoses ____ and evaluates ___ and gives you____ status
Anemia
O2 carrying capacity
Hydration
TP gives you ____ status, ____, and ____.
Hydration status
Blood loss
Liver info
___ will always drop before ___.
TP drops before PCV
Name the anticholinergics
Atropine
Glycopyrrolate
Anticholinergics block function of ____ & the ____ nerve.
acetylcholine
vagus nerve
Main side effects of anticholinergics
SLURED<3 Decreased salivary secretions Decreased lacrimal secretions Mydriasis in cats Increased heart rate
What is the MAIN reason for use of anticholinergics?
Prevent bradycardia
Atropine Sulfate: Brand name Family Duration Common use
Atropine Anticholinergic 60-90min. Increases heart rate and prevents bradycardia Commonly used for emergency HR increaser
Glycopyrrolate Brand name Family Duration Common use
Robinul-V
Anticholinergic
4 hours
Less likely to cause tachycardia
You should NOT use anticholinergics if your patient is ___.
Tachycardic
has CHF
Hyperthyroid
2 types of tranquilizers
Phenothiazine & Benzodiazepine
Phenothiazine tranquilizer:
Brand name
Side effects
Route
Acepromazine (Promace)
Vasodilation (decreased BP)
NOT reversible
PO,SQ,IM,IV
Acepromazine is most commonly used for its ____ properties, but it also prevents ____ and is a ____.
Calming/Relaxing
Vomiting
Antiarrythmic
Maximum dose = 3grams in ____.
Acepromazine
Acepromazine usually lasts ____ hours, but up to ___ in some.
4-8hours
24hours
Name the Benzodiazepine tranquilizers
Diazepam- Valium
Midazolam- Versed
Zolazepam- in Telazol
What is the Benzo tranquilizer reversal agent?
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine tranquilizers are used for ___ but have no ____. They are also a ____ and appetite stimulant in cats.
Calming & antianxiety
Analgesia
Anticonvulsant
Diazepam is given ____ and is best as a _____.
(Benzodiazepine tranq) Valium
IV, slowly
Combo drug
Midazolam is ___ so it can be mixed with other drugs easily and its route is ____.
(Benzodiazepine tranq) Versed
Water soluble
IM or SQ
Zolazepam is combined with ____ in ____. It can be used as a sole agent for ____ procedures or ____.
(Benzodiazepine tranq)
Tiletamine in Telazol
Short
Induction agent
Which tranquilizers are not usually used alone due to possible excitement & minimal sedation?
Benzodiazepine tranquilizers
Name the 3 Alpha-2 agonists (sedatives)
Xylazine- Rompun
Medetomidine- Domitor
Dexmedetomidine- Dexdomitor
Alpha-2s (are/are not) controlled. They produce ____, _____, & _____. But they also cause ____ and ____ causing pale MM and decrease in temp.
are NOT controlled
Analgesia, sedation & muscle relaxation
Vomiting
Peripheral vasoconstriction
Xylazine is reversed with ____.
And is mainly used in ____ patients.
Alpha-2 (Rompun)
Yohimbine (Yobine)
Young, healthy patients
Medetomidine (____) is reversed with ____ and is dosed by ____.
Alpha-2 (Domitor)
Atipamezole (Antisedan)
Weight chart
Dexmedetomidine (____) is reversed with ____.
Alpha-2 (Dexdomitor)
Atipamezole (Antisedan)
____ are given BEFORE giving Alpha-2s to prevent adverse cardio effects
Anticholinergics
What are the most effect drugs for pain?
Opioids
What is the most common side effect of opioids?
Respiratory side effects
Vomiting
CNS depression
What are opioids reversed with?
Naloxone HCl (Narcan)
Morphine is a ____ and has a ___ duration.
Given ____ only.
(Duramorph)
Pure agonist opioid
4 hour duration (4+ in cats)
IM/SQ
Hydromorphone is a ____ opioid and has a ____ duration. It is also less likely to cause ____.
(Dilaudid)
Pure agonist opioid
4 hour duration
Vomiting
Oxymorphone is a ____ opioid, has a ____ duration, and is more expensive.
(Numorphan)
Pure agonist opioid
3-4 hour
Fentanyl has a ____ duration and is a ____ opioid.
30min.
Pure agonist opioid