Canine And Feline Anesthesia Flashcards
What medications are the most common concerns for dog and cat anesthesia ?
Heartworm prevention ( more or less risk depending on location)
Diuretics (hypovolemia concern and electrolyte imbalances)
ACE inhibitors , Ca channel blocks, B blockers (concerned about unresponsive hypotension)
Anti-epileptic (additive sedation)
What are signs of systemic disease that you should look for prior to anesthesia ?
Coughing and exercise intolerance
What information should you gather in a history prior to any anesthetic procedure?
Duration of complaint Current meds Signs of systemic disease Previous blood transfusions Previous anesthesia (any complications??)
Age-young and old have special considerations
Gender- preg?
Breed ?
Special anesthesia considerations with Sighthounds?
Significantly prolonged recovery with thiobarbiturates
Longer recovery with propofol and alfaxalone
Special anesthesia considerations with boxers?
Possibly sensitive to acepromazine
Concern for collapse (vagal mediated)
Special anesthesia considerations with bulldogs, pugs, and boston terriers
Brachycephalic airway syndrome
How can you decrease the risk of brachycephalic airway syndrome??
Careful with sedatives and MONITOR after premeds
Will need smaller tube than expected
Preoxygenate
Rapid IV induction and return to consciousness
Keep on O2 until extubation, and extubate late
Special anesthesia considerations with small breeds?
Tracheal collapse
How can you reduce tracheal collapse in small breeds?
Avoid excitement - panting/coughing
Use sedatives as needed
Longer ETT to reach carina
Supplemental O2
Cardiomyopathy is associated with what breeds?
Dobermans and boxers
Sick sinus syndrome is associated with what breed?
Schnauzers
Mitral valve disease is associated with what breeds?
Small breeds
Increased vagal tone is associated with ??
Brachycephalic
Dachshunds
Von willebrand disease is associated with what breeds?
Doberman
Hemophilia is associated with what breed?
German shepherd
Usually ________+ __________ is given IM before catheter placement for premedication
Opioid; sedative
What mu agonists are LEAST likely to cause vomiting?
Fentanyl
Methadone
In what cases would you want to reduce likelyhood of vomiting?
Increased ICP or IOP
Patient unable to protect airway (laryngeal paralysis, decreased mentation)
Megaesophagus
What is the MOA of diphenhydramine and when would you use it a a pre-med?
H1 antihistamine
When removing a mast cell tumor
Histamine release would cause vasodilation and leaky vessels
What is the MOA of maropitant and when would you give it as a pre-med?
NK1 receptor antagonist
Decrease the risk of vomiting
What is the main side effect of acepromazine ?
Hypotension
T/F: acepromazine causes a mild-moderate sedation and analgesic effect for premedication
False
Is a mild-moderate sedative
NO analgesic effect
Dexdomitor causes marked sedation in dogs, what are the main side effects?
Hypertension, reflex bradycardia, decreased CO
T/F: Benzodiazepines are very sedating in healthy dogs
False
Not very sedating in healthy, occasionally causes excitement
Sedation in young, old, or sick (minimal effects of CV or resp systems)
What premeds can you use in aggressive dogs?
IM ketamine, tolazol, or alfaxalone combo with A2-agonist
What type of premedication should be used for patients with pre-existing high vagal tone?
Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic)
Eg Brachycephalic or Ophthalmic Disease
The following prodecures cause vagal stimuation
- ophthalamic
- laryngeal, GI, or urogenital
- upper GI endoscopy
What would be a useful premedication in these procedures?
Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic)