Capnograph

Question 1

What condition do we expect to see in an animal under anesthesia and how can we prevent it

Answer 1

Respiratory acidosis (hypercapnia)
PPV/ IPPV

Question 2

How can we measure PaCO2 (2)

Answer 2

1. Capnograph
2. Arterial sample

Question 3

A capnograph reading higher than _________ is an indication of hypercapnia

Answer 3

40mm Hg

Question 4

A capnograph reading less than _________ is an indication of hypocapnia

Answer 4

30mm Hg

Question 5

2 possible causes of hypercapnia during anesthesia

Answer 5

1. CO2 absorber problem
2. Hypoventilation

Question 6

Five possible causes of hypocapnia during anesthesia

Answer 6

1. Excess ventilation
2. Hypothermia
3. Excess dead space
4. Cardiac arrest
5. Technical error

Question 7

Heart rates indicating tachycardia during anesthesia for cats, smoll dogs, and large dogs

Answer 7

Cats: >200
Smoll dogs: >180
Large dogs: > 160

Question 8

Heart Rates indicating bradycardia during anesthesia for cats, smoll dogs, and large dogs

Answer 8

Cats: <100
Smoll dogs: <80
Large dogs: <60

Question 9

First degree heart block

Answer 9

Prolonged PR interval

Question 10

Second degree heart block

Answer 10

Some P waves aren’t followed by QRS