Canine And Feline Anestesia Flashcards
What is the mortality rate for dogs
0.17%
What is the mortality rate of cats
0.24%
Is the mortality rate in dogs and cats higher or lower than humans
Higher
What is the dog anesthesia steps
History, exam, pre med, induction, maintenance, complications
What should your history consist of
Detailed, duration of complaint, current meds, systemic disease, previous blood transfusions, previous anesthesia
What is your signalment
Age, gender, breed
What drug is contraindicated in sighthounds
Thiopental
What drug causes prolonged recovery in sight hounds
Thiobarbituates
What induction agent has longer recovery’s in sight hounds
Propofol and Alfaxalone
What drug is contraindicated in boxers
Acepromazine
What are things to remember for brachycephalic breeds
Monitor after premeds, will need a smaller tube than expected, intubation maybe difficult, monitor spo2
What is a complication in small breeds
Tracheal collapse, avoid excitement
What breed is cardiomyopathy common in
Dobermans, boxers
What breed is sick sinus syndrome common in
Schnauzers
What breed is mitral valve disease common in
Small breeds
What breed is von willebrand disease common in
Dobermans
What breed is hemophilia common in
German shepherd
What is important for your physical exam
Documentation, pay attention to cardiac and pulmonary systems, temperament is important
What are non-anesthetic premeds
H one antihistamine and NK one receptor agonist
What is an example of H one antihistamine
Diphenhydramine
When is it recommended to give an H one antihistamine
When removing a mass cell tumor
What is an example of an NK one receptor antagonist?
Maropitant/cerenia
Why would you give cerenia
To decrease risk of vomiting
