Canine Anesthesia Flashcards
What is special about recovery in Sighthounds?
prolonged recovery with thiobarbiturates
Longer recoveried with propofol and alfaxalone
What is special about Boxers?
sensitivity to acepromazine
What is special about Brachycephalic breeds?
Brachycephalic airway syndrome
What is common with small breeds?
Tracheal collapse
What is common in Dobermans and Boxers?
Cardiomyopathy
What is common in Schnauzers?
Sick sinus syndrome
What CV effect is common in small breeds?
Mitral valve disease
What vagal effects are common in Brachycephalics and dachshunds?
Increased vagal tone
What disease is common with Dobermans?
Von Willebrand disease
What disease is common with German Shepards?
Hemophilia
What premedication combo is common before catheter placement?
Opioid + sedative
Which mu agonists are least likely to cause vomiting?
Fentanyl
methadone
When wouldn’t you want vomiting?
Increased intracranial pressure
Intraocular pressure
Patient unable to protect airway
What is a non-anesthestic premed for H1 antihistamine?
Diphenhydramine
What is a non-anesthetic pre-med for NK1 receptor antagonist?
Maropitant (Cerenia)
What sedative causes Hypotension?
Acepromazine
What sedative causes hypertension and decreased cardiac output?
Dexdomitor
What sedative has cardiovascular and respiratory sparing effects?
Benzodiazepine
What is a combo of premeds/anesthesia for aggressive dogs?
IM Ketamine, telazol, or alfaxalone with alpha-2-agonist and opioid