Avian Anesthesia Flashcards
How many chambers does the avian heart have?
4 Chambers
Birds have…..
larger hearts
lower heart rate
high BP and CO
Where do the kidneys receive blood from in birds?
venous blood from the legs
Where are the subcutaneous injection sites in birds
area over the back between the wings
wing web and leg web
inguinal skinfold
Where are the intramuscular injection sites in birds
Pectoral and thigh muscles
Where are the intravenous injection sites in birds
Ulnar veins
dorsal metatarsal veins
jugular veins
What is an effective opioids in birds?
Butorphanol
Morphine
How are inhalational anesthetics administered to birds?
Mask
What inhalational anesthetic is used in birds?
sevoflurane
What injectable anesthetics are used in birds?
Ketamine
Propofol
Alfaxalone
What are characteristics of the trachea in birds?
complete tracheal rings
What are the methods preferred for fluid therapy administration?
Intravenous
Intraosseous
What is the direction of current flow in birds?
apex to base
What is special about pulse oximeters in birds?
They are inaccurate
What are potentially toxic drugs in birds?
NSAIDs
