Block 1 Flashcards
What is the physical status?
This is the assessment of systemic risk in relation to ASA standards
What is level 1 ASA?
Healthy patient
What is level 2 ASA
Patient with mild system disease
What is level 3 ASA?
Severe systemic disease but well controlled
What is level 4 ASA?
Severe systemic disease but threat to life
What is level 5 ASA?
Not expected to live for more than 24h without intervention
What is level 6 ASA?
Patient is being used for organ donation
What do agonists do?
Activate that specific receptor
What do antagonists do?
Block that specific ligand
What are 4 mechanisms of action of acepromazine?
Blockade of dopamine receptors in forebrain
Serotonin antagonist (5-HT1, 5-HT2)
Blockade of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors in vasculature
Inhibitory effect on P-glycoproteins and alter uptake of other drugs into brain
What a potential genetic issue with acepromazine?
Dogs with MDR1 mutation may increase toxicity due to ATP-binding transporters
What is dopamine 1 receptor?
Post-synaptic and causes vasodilation of splenic and renal circulations
What is dopamine 2 receptor?
Pre-synaptic and causes norepinephrine release
What causes vasodilation with acepromazine?
alpha 1 adrenergic receptor blockade
How long will vasodilation with acepromazine last?
Longer than the sedation because the alpha-1 receptor affinity is greater than the dopamine receptor affinity. So sad
What is the horse penis side effect of acepromazine
Paraphimosis
What kidney issue may occur due to acepromazine
Decreased systemic vascular resistance causes increased renal perfusion
What happens with the spleen with acepromazine?
Splenic engorgement causing a decrease in PCV by 20-30%
What happens with histamines with acepromazine?
Antihistaminic effect due to an H1 receptor blockage
Where is acepromazine metabolized?
The liver
Does acepromazine have analgesic effect?
No but can enhance analgesic effect of other drugs
What happens to the muscles during acepromazine?
Muscle relaxant, may see 3rd eyelid prolapse
How can you administer acepromazine?
Any way
Is acepromazine reversible?
NOT REVERSIBLE!
What is the time to clinical effect of acepromazine IM and IV?
IM: 30min
IV: 10-15min
Is acepromazine an antiemetic?
Yes!
What are the 2 most common alpha-2 agonists?
Xylazine and dexmedotomine
What is the main mechanism of action of alpha 2
Bind to alpha 2 and 1 receptors in CNS and PNS
Activation causes hyper polarization of cells causing decreased cellular activity
What is the ligand for alpha 2?
norepinephrine
Which receptor specifically causes sedation and supra spinal analgesia for alpha 2 receptor?
Alpha 2A (maybe alpha 2D in certain species)
How are alpha 2 agonists metabolized?
Liver and excreted in urine
What are the 4 cardio effects of alpha 2 agonist?
Vasoconstriction and hypertension (alpha 2B) then vasodilation (alpha 2A)
Peripheral vasoconstriction (alpha 1 receptor)
HR decreases (baroreceptor reflex)
Decreased CO (30-50%)
What are 2 respiratory effects of alpha 2 agonists?
Decreased respiratory rate
Stridor or dyspnea from muscle relaxation
What are 2 musculoskeletal effects of alpha 2 agonist?
Great muscle relaxers
Base-wide stance in horses
What happens to salivation with alpha 2 agonists?
Decreased salivation but a suppressed swallow reflex (more saliva in mouth)
What happens to blood glucose with alpha 2 agonist?
Increased due to a suppression of insulin release
What are 2 urinary effects of alpha 2 agonists
Anti-ADH and decreased tubular reabsorption of sodium causing low urine specific gravity
Decreased renal perfusion due to vasoconstriction
What is the main contraindication of alpha 2 agonist?
Heart disease (vasoconstriction)
What is the ratio of tolazoline with alpha1:alpha2
1:1
What happens if you reverse tolazoline in a camelid
Death
How are alpha 2 agonists reversed?
With alpha 2 antagonists
What is the alpha 2 antagonist used for xylazine?
Yohimbine
What is the alpha 2 antagonist used for dexmeditomidine/
Atipamezole
Who is most and least sensitive to xylazine?
Most: Ruminants (100x)
Least: Pigs
What is a stronger alpha 2 agonist for horses?
Detomidine (dormosedan)
What are 5 main affects of benzodiazepines?
Sedation
Relaxation (anxiolytics)
Anticonvulsants
Muscle relaxant
Amnesia
What receptor do benzos work on?
GABA
What subunit does the sedative effects come from on the GABAa?
Alpha-a
What subunit does the anxiolytic effects come from on the GABAa?
Alpha-b
What subunit does the muscle relaxation effect come from on the GABAa?
Either a or b
Which benzodiazepine has a shorter onset and a more potent effect due to greater affinity for receptor?
Midazolam
Which benzo is more lipid soluble?
Diazepam (brain?)
How is midazolam metabolized?
hepatic, intestinal
Is midazolam excretion affected by renal failure?
NO!
How is diazepam metabolized?
Hepatic (excreted in urine)
What is the toxicity associated with diazepam?
Long term use of diazepam has seen hepatic necrosis
What are the cardiovascular effects using benzodiazepines
None
What are the respiratory effects using benzodiazepines
Depression of swallow reflex
What are the musculoskeletal effects using benzodiazepines
Muscle relaxation
What are the GI effects using benzodiazepines
appetite stimulant in cats and goats
delayed gastric emptying in cats
What behavioral thing can be seen in benzodiazepines?
Paradoxical effect - excitement
Is there analgesia with benzodiazepines?
No!!!
What is the reversal (antagonist) for benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
How is flumazenil metabolized?
Hepatic
How can you administer midazolam?
IV, IM, or PO
How can you administer diazepam?
IV or PO
What is neuroleptanalgesia
Combination of an opioid with a sedative or tranquilizer
What is the benefit of neuroleptanalgesia?
Increase sedative and analgesic effect
Decrease dosage of both
What is the main effect of opioids?
Analgesia
What are the 2 opioid receptors?
Mu and Kappa
What are the 4 classifications of opioids?
Opioid agonists
Opioid partial agonists
Opioid agonist-antagonist
Opioid Antagonist
What classification of opioids stimulate all types of receptors?
Opioid agonists and partial agonists
What classifications of opioid receptors stimulate some receptors and block others?
Opioid agonist-antagonists
What classification of opioid receptors block all receptors?
Opioid antagonists
What are 4 opioid agonists?
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone
Morphine
Methadone
Of the full agonists, which one is not used for premed because it is short acting?
Fentanyl
Which opioid classification provides the highest level of analgesia but also the highest incidence of side effects?
Full agonists
How long does fentanyl last?
20 minutes
How long do other full agonists last?
3-4 hours
Why do partial agonists last longer?
Bind very tightly to mu receptor causing longer lasting effects
How long does buprenorphine last?
6-8 hour (roughly 2x as long as full)
What are the receptors of a agonist/antagonist?
Kappa agonist / Mu antagonist
What is the length of kappa/mu?
Short duration (1-2h)
What species are kappa/mu usually used in?
Large animal
What happens to full agonist with kappa/mu?
Bind tightly to mu receptor and will reverse full mu agonist (because its an antagonist)
What are some side effects to dogs on opioids?
Miotic pupils, hypothermia, dysphoria
What are some side effects to cats on opioids?
Dysphoria, hyperthermia
What are some side effects to horses on opioids?
Stall pacing, dysphoria
What are the 4 opioid agonists?
Morphine
Hydromorphone
Fentanyl
Methadone
What is the relevant partial agonist?
Buprenorphine
What is the relevant opioid agonist-antagonist?
Butorphanol
What is the relevant opioid antagonist?
Naloxone
What is the main effect of opioids on the cardiovascular system?
Bradycardia
Blood pressure
How to reduce bradycardia associated with opioids?
Anticholinergics
What causes some blood pressure decreases with opioids?
Morphine causes histamine release resulting vasodilation
What is the respiratory affect of opioids?
Depressed, primarily if animal is unconscious (rate and tidal volume)
Why do opioids reduce respiratory function?
Higher paCO2 is tolerated before respiration is increased
Cough is suppressed
What are 3 very important GI affects of opioids?
Increased salivation
Emetic (except methadone)
GI slows down -> ileus
Why should you use caution with opioids in horses?
Since GI slows down, increase chance of colic
What is the main effect of opioids on urinary system?
Increased release of ADH causing a decrease in urination
How are opioids metabolized?
In the liver
What are 2 benefits of a partial agonist or a agonist-antagonist?
Less addictive
Less hard on cardiopulmonary system
What does a partial agonist or agonist-antagonist look like?
Analgesia remains but sedation is lessened and cardiopulmonary depression is lessened
What happens when an opioid antagonist is given?
Sedation is reversed but analgesia remains
Rank ace, alpha 2 agonist, and bentos in order of how much sedation you expect to be given
1 alpha 2
#2 Benzo
#3 Ace
Of the sedatives, dex and xylazine produce the highest level of sedation
What is the purpose of neuroleptanalgesia?
Mix a sedation with a tranquilizer
When is the use of epidural opioids an option?
When the patient is inpatient
What is the best opioid to use for epidurals?
Preservative free morphine
How long does a opioid epidural take to kick in?
1-2 hours
How long with an opioid epidural last?
8-12 hours
Where is the epidural in a small animal placed and what are the landmarks?
Between L7 and S1
Between ileal wings
What species is Zorbium used in?
Cats!
What are the 4 things that anesthesia can be used for?
Surgery
Diagnostics
Long term ICU ventilation
Physical exam if needed
What is the anesthesia triad?
Muscle relaxation
Unconsciousnes
Analgesia
What are the 3 big things to be assessed prior to anesthesia?
Cardio
Pulmonary
CNS
What are 2nd tier things to be assessed for anesthesia?
Renal and hepatic
What is the minimum required at OSU CVM before put under general anesthesia?
PCV TP
What are the 6 components to anesthetic plan?
physical exam
premed
induction
maintenance
monitoring
recovery
What are the 3 reasons to premed?
Easier induction
Easier placement of IV catheter
Smoother recovery
Remember:
Ace is not reversible
Dex is reversible
Ace increases blood flow to kidneys
Ace is dose dependent
Remember:
Ace is a vasodilator
Dex is a vasoconstrictor
Dex provides analgesia
Dex increases sedation level
Remember:
In horses, xylazine lowers head. Detomadine is a great premed in them
Ace is a muscle relaxer, dex is an emetic
In dogs with heart disease, dont use drugs that cause bradycardia (opioids and alpha 2)
What premed drugs can cause bradycardia?
Opioids and alpha 2
What do you see in older patients in terms of dosing?
Less drug needed
What is different about greyhound pre med?
Take longer to wake up
Lower heart rate so don’t use drugs that will decrease HR too much
What is the most common drug sedative to cause hypoventilation?
Alpha 2
What is the most common drug sedative to cause hypotension?
Ace
What drug should you avoid if you are worried about histamine release?
Morphine (histamine release)W
what is an additional anesthetic concern with horses under general?
Hypoxemia
Remember when using a full mu agonist with horses (morphine), it will slow GI and may cause colic
Reminder:
Methadone is not an opioid emetic, good for patients at risk of vomiting
When should you throw away a propofol bottle?
6-12 hours after opening
What channels does propofol work on?
GABA receptor (same as benzos and same mechanism I think)
How long does propofol last?
5-15 min
How is propofol metabolized
Both hepatic and extra hepatic
How can you infuse propofol?
IV ONLY
How can you decrease side effects with propofol?
Injection over a long period of time
What is another way you can use propofol for total IV anesthesia?
CRI IV
What are the 4 cardio effects of propofol?
Hypotension
Vasodilation
Compensatory increase in HR
Decrease in myocardial contractility
What patient should you be cautious about giving propofol to?
Hypovolemic patients (due to hypotension and vasodilation)
What are 2 respiratory affects of propofol?
Severe respiratory depression
Apnea or hypoventilation (dose dependent)
Does propofol have analgesia?
No
What does propofol cause in cats in the blood?
Heinz bodies
What urine outcome of propofol happens that is not a concern?
Green urine
How long will alfaxalone last in the container?
28 days
Is alfaxalone a controlled drug?
Yes
What is the mechanism of alfaxalone?
Binds GABAa cell surface receptors and modulates neuronal chloride ion transport
How long does alfaxalone last?
5-20 min
How is alfaxalone metabolized?
Liver
How is alfaxalone excreted?
Bile and urine
What are the cardiovascular side effects of alphaxalone?
Dose dependent!
Hypotension
Vasodilation
What are the respiratory side effects of alphaxalone?
Dose dependent respiratory depression
Severe hypoventilation and apnea if a lot given
Tell me about alphaxalone in c sections
Alphaxalone saw better puppy vigor after c section than propofol
Is there analgesia with alphaxalone
No!
What type of steroid is alfaxalone?
Neuroactive (nonhormonal)
Etomidate is ______ soluble at acidic pH
water
Etomidate is _______ soluble at physiologic pH
lipid
Etomidate is classified as a _____
Hypnotic
What is the mechanism of action of etomidate?
GABAa selective modulator
How is etomidate metabolized?
Liver
How is etomidate excreted?
Urine and bile
How fast do propofol, alfaxalone, and etomidate cause unconsciousness?
Immediately
How is the induction of etomidate?
Rapid but can be rough
(Smooth recovery tho)
What are the cardiovascular side effects of etomidate?
Minimal to no effects on blood pressure, cardiac output, or heart rate!
Great for heart patients
What are respiratory side effects of etomidate?
Minimal to no respiratory effect!
What is an important side effect of etomidate?
Decrease in cortisol, corticosterone, and aldosterone (adrenal suppression)
What dog do you NEED to avoid giving etomidate?
Addison dogs!
What are 2 other common side effects of etomidate?
Myoclonus (twitching)
Retching during induction
What is the original cyclohexylamine and most potent?
Phencyclidine
What is the least potent?
Ketamine
What is telazol?
Tiletamine + zolazepam
How does dissociative anesthesia work?
An interruption from the unconscious to conscious parts of the brain
Describe the dissociative state in 4 ways
Cataleptoid state
Opened eyes
dilated pupils
Palpebral reflex
What are the 2 carbon atoms in ketamine bottle?
S(+) and R(-)
Which carbon is more potent and just better?
S(+)
What is the mechanism of action of ketamine?
Non-competative antagonist of NMDA receptor preventing binding of glutamate and glycine. Results in depressed activity
Where are NMDA receptors
In nerve cells
Ketamine has what affect on bronchials?
Bronchodilation
It is a muscarinic with sympathomimetic action!!
Does analgesic outlast anesthetic effect?
Yes!
Ketamine wears off faster than its excreted
Duration of action related to redistribution to lean body tissues and fat
How is ketamine metabolized?
In liver
Norketamine is metabolized in which species?
dogs and horses
Norketamine is not metabolized (and just excreted) in which species?
Cat
What ways can you administer ketamine?
IV or IM
What must be combined with ketamine to give muscle relaxation?
A muscle relaxant (maybe midazolam, propofol)
By itself, it has 0 muscle relaxation
What are the 2 cardiovascular effects of ketamine?
Causes an increase in BP, HR, and CO due to the sympathomimetic effect
Eventually it wears off to a myocardial depression
What is the respiratory side effect of ketamine?
Mild respiratory depression
What does ketamine always need to be used with?
A muscle relaxant
What is an additional side effect of ketamine (2 actually)?
-Increased brain and eye pressure
-Increased salivation
What type of patient should ketamine not be used on?
Brain tumor patient
What is telazol a mixture of?
1:1 mixture of tiletamine and zolazepam
In cats, does tiletamine or zolazepam last longer?
Zolazepam
In dogs, does tiletamine or zolazepam last longer?
Tiletamine
What type of induction is telazol usually associated with?
Rough inductions
What species are telazol commonly used in?
Horses, dogs, cats, pigs
What is the mixture in large animal that involves telazol?
TKX = Telazol, ketamine, xylazine
What cardiovascular side effects does telazol have?
Similar increase of HR, CO, and BP as ketamine
What side effect does telazol not have that ketamine does?
Increase in brain and eye pressure
What type of breathing pattern does ketamine cause?
Apneustic (large breaths, then short breaths, then large breaths, etc) breathing pattern
What happens to excretion of alfaxalone in cats?
Has a potential to accumulate