Anesthetic Monitoring Guidelines Flashcards
1
Q
Which plane of anesthesia is most suitable for surgical procedures?
A
Stage II
2
Q
Which stage is characterized by breath holding, vocalization and involuntary limb movement?
A
Stage II
3
Q
What is anatomic dead space?
A
Air in the trachea, pharynx, larynx, bronchi and nasal passages.
4
Q
A respiratory rate under ___ should be reported to the veterinarian
A
6
5
Q
An anesthetized patient often has a mild respiratory ____
A
Acidosis
6
Q
What can cause an ETco2 level of 65?
A
decreased tidal volume.
7
Q
At what temperature does dangerous CNS depression and changes in cardiac function occur?
A
less than 89.6
8
Q
What is commonly seen in horses in very light anesthesia?
A
Nystagmus
9
Q
Which animals rarely show nystagmus under anesthesia?
A
Ruminants
10
Q
What are the signs of surgical stage III anesthesia?
A
- Regular respiration
- Moderate muscle tone
