Canine Anesthesia Flashcards
History; What is the concern with diuretics?
hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalance
History; What is the concern with ACE inhibitors, Ca channel blockers, beta blockers?
unresponsive hypotension secondary to anesthetics
History; What is the concern with anti-epileptics?
additive sedation
History; What 2 systems should you look for signs of systemic disease?
cardiac & pulmonary
History; blood transfusions in dogs
first transfusion, dog is “free”, no naturally occurring antibodies, antibodies develop 1 wk after first transfusion, so after first, must be crossmatched
What is the problem w recovery for Sighthounds?
prolonger recovery w Thiobarbiturates, Propofol, Alfaxalone
What is the problem w recovery for Boxers?
sensitivity to ACE
What is the problem w recovery for Bachycephalic breeds?
airway syndrome –> monitor after premed, smaller tube than expected, preoxygenate, O2 until exubation
What is the problem w recovery for small breeds?
tracheal collapse –> avoid excitement, logner ET tube to get to carina
What is a common problem in Dobermans & Boxers?
Cardiomyopathy
What is a common problem in Schnauzers?
Sick sinus syndrome
What is a common CV problem in small breeds?
Mitral valve disease
What is a common vagal problem in brachycephalic breeds & Dachshunds?
increased vagal tone
What is needed for a general premed?
Opioid + Sedative
Which mu agonist opioids are least likely to cause vomiting?
Fentanyl & Methadone
When wouldn’t you want vomiting?
increased ICP, increased IOP, patient unable to protect airway