Anesthetic Emergencies

Question 1

Brain damage may occur when there is inadequate oxygenation of the tissues for longer than ___ minutes.

Answer 1

5

Question 2

When a technician is performing CPR alone, the ratio of chest compressions to ventilation should be

Answer 2

30:2

Question 3

When performing CPR, chest compressions should be discontinued

Answer 3

briefly between each 2-minute cycle

Question 4

Anesthetic agents or drugs that one may want to avoid in the animal with cardiovascular disease include

Answer 4

Ketamine, Xylazine

Question 5

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia in the dog is initially treated with:

Answer 5

defibrillation