Cats and Dogs with Anesthesia Flashcards
What is the preanesthetic prep for cats?
Fasting: 4-12 hours; keep water available
Predmeds: useful
Injections: IM, SC; small needles; some drugs hurt
Why ar epremeds in cats beneficial?
Decrease anxiety
Decrease anesthetic requirements
Analgesia
What are preclinical anxiolytics that can be used in cats?
Gabapentin: 100-200 mg/cat as the capsule form 90 min prior to transport
Trazodone: 50 mg/cat at home prior to transport
What does acepromazine do for other drugs in cats?
Improve effects of other drugs
What cats are benzodiazepines good to use with?
Debilitated cats
What is common with mu agonist opioids in cats?
Post-op hyperthermia
What is usually important in cats with anticholinergics?
High HR
What do premed combinations include?
Dissociative
Analgesic
What should be done to cats after premeds?
Place IV catheter and prepare for induction
What are the induction drug choices for cats?
Propofol Dissociative Alfaxalone Mask Chamber
What is needed for maintenance in cats?
Non-rebreathing systems
How much IV fluids should cats get?
3-5 ml/kg/hr
Shock= 50 ml/kg
Can spring loaded mouth gags be used in cats? Why?
No!
Acute blindness follows
What are the premeds for dogs?
Fasting Preemptive analgesia Breed issues Combinations popular Choices depend on animals and procedure
What is used for an aggressive dog?
Single IM injection
Neuroleptanalgesic
Telazol +/- opioid or alpha-2 agonist
Ketamine + hydro + dexmed
What is used for induction in dogs?
Propofol
Alfaxalone
Ketamine + Diazepam
Choice depends on preference, health status, availability
What is used for maintenance in dogs < 5 kgs?
Non-rebreathing systems
What is used for maintenance in dogs > 5 kgs?
Pediatric circle system 5-8 kgs
Adult circle system >8-10 kgs
What drugs are used for maintenance in dogs?
Iso or sevoflurane Injectable anesthetics (TIVA)
How much IV fluids should dogs get?
5 ml/kg/hr
Shock= 90 ml/kg
What is needed in recovery of dogs?
Analgesia
Extubate- swallowing
Patient welfare
What are causes of brachycephalic syndrome?
Stenotic nares Elongated soft palate Redundant laryngeal tissues Everted laryngeal saccules Hypoplastic tracheas High vagal tone Often overweight
What should be done with dogs that have brachycephalic syndrome?
Do not premed or recover without close observation
