Breed/case specific anaesthesia

Question 1

Neonates and small animals are prone to which anaesthesia concerns?

Answer 1

Hypothermia

Hypoglyaemia

Question 2

What drug should be avoided in epileptic patients?

Answer 2

ACP - lowers seizure threshold

Question 3

What drugs should be avoided in brachycephalic?

Answer 3

ACP - excess sedation causes airway obstruction from relaxation of pharyn

Question 4

What drug would you use to induce an old patient with poor cardiac function?

Answer 4

Alfaxalone

Less CV effects/hypotension than propofol

Question 5

Stroke volume is reduced in cats with HCM. What premed should you give to avoid tachycardia (and therefore decreased CO)?

Answer 5

Alpha-2 agonist

Causes reflex bradycardia

Question 6

What drugs should be avoided in a patient with a head injury?

Answer 6

Ketamine - increases intracranial and intraocular pressure

Morphine - vomiting increases ICP

Question 7

What drug should be used to induce a patient with a head injury?

Answer 7

Propofol
Thiopentone
(Both decrease ICP)

Question 8

What sedative should you use to sedate a vicious dog?

Answer 8

Alpha-2 agonists

Reliable sedation