Anesthetic pre-operative evaluation

Question 1

ASA levels of anesthetic risk applied to veterinary medicine:

Answer 1

I. Normal, healthy
II. Mild systemic disease
III. Severe systemic disease
IV. Severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
V. Moribund patient who is not expected to survive without the operation

(VI. Braind-dead: does not apply to vet med)

E. Emergency - delay in treatment would lead to a significant increase in the threat to life or body part

Question 2

anesthesia mortality risk: rank species from most to least

Answer 2

horse > rabbit > cat > dog

Question 3

what is the importance of blood work screening for assessing anesthetic protocols in animals?

Answer 3

§ History and physical exam are far more
important than laboratory exams

Study found that in 84% of cases, lab exams were considered unnecessary