Camelid Flashcards
camelids can regurgitate during GA but don’t typically do what
bloat
for GA how long should food be withheld in camelids greater than 4 months
12 to 18 hours
for GA how long should food be withheld in camelids less than 4 months
none
for GA how long should water be withheld in camelids greater than 4 months
no water withheld
for GA how long should water be withheld in camelids less than 4 months
no water withheld - add dextrose
struggling with a patient during preanesthetic increases _________ _______ and risk for __________
body temperature
hypoglycemia
two complications with GA for camelids
excessive salivation
nasal edema (most common)
what can be done if nasal edema happens in GA
can open mouth to breath but it is stressful
5 types of preanesthetics drugs
Alpha 2 agonist (xylazine)
Benzodiazapine (Diazapam) AKA - Valium
Opioid (Analgesia-sedation)
Muscle relaxant (Guafenesin)
Anticholinergic (Atropine)
what preanesthetic drug should be reversed as soon as you are able
alpha 2 agonist (xylazine)
preanesthetic drug that reduces anxiety and sedate
alpha 2 agonist (xylazine)
what preanesthetic drug is used for calming
Benzodiazapine (Diazapam) AKA - Valium
what preanesthetic drug is used for analgesia and sedation
opiod
what preanesthetic drug is a muscle relaxant
Guafenesin
what can concentrations greater of 10% Guafenesin cause - what concentration should be used
hemolysis
5%
what combination of drugs is used for induction in camelids
ketamine and diazepam
when intubating camelids, what position should the head be in and why
down - to drain saliva
how do you intubate small camelids
direct visual (like dogs)
how do you intubate large camelids
manual (like cattle)