Ch.20 Anaesthesia and Analgesia for Foals Flashcards
At what age is a foal considered a neonate, paediatric, juvenile
0-1 month
1-3 months
3-4 months
When can foals be treated as young adults
When they have acquired mature cardiopulmonary function and metabolic pathways and can be safely weaned 3-5 months
On which side is the valve of the foramen oval located
Left
What promotes the closure of the ductus arteriosus over time
Decrease in circulating prostaglandins
How does the cardiac output of a neonate compare to an adult
CI is twice that of an adult
Stroke volume is 30% less than an adult
So the heart rate is much higher to maintain a higher CO
At what age does the foals HR near the same as an adult
4 months
At what age does the foals stroke volume increase and CI decrease
About 1 month
How do PaO2 and PaCO2 values of foals compare to adults
PaO2 values are lower as foals lack the ability to fully inflate their lungs as the parenchyma is not very compliant, it requires more negative pressure.
PaCO2 is similar to an adult
What is the O2 requirement of a neonate
6-8ml/kg/min
2-3 times more than adult
Resp rate of a neonate
60-89 bpm
What is auto-PEEP
Auto positive end expiratory pressure
Neonates close the upper airway at the end of expiration not allowing the lung to collapse easily
What is the total body water content of a foal
72-74% of its BW
How much milk in grams does a foal consume at 11-18 days and 30-44 days old
246g/kg
202g/kg
Maintenance fluid rate for foal
3.5-5ml/kg/hr
100ml/kg/day for first 10kg
50ml/kg/day for second 10kg
20-25ml/kg/day for remaining BW
How do foals kidneys compare with adult
Greater renal tubular internal surface for resorption but reduced renal concentrating ability
Normal urine output for foal <12weeks
6ml/kg/hr
Normal BUN for foal <3months
<2mmol/L (<6mg/dl)
What % of BW is the blood volume in foals <12weeks
13-15%
What are the risks of using diazepam for repeated bumps of sedation
Propylene glycol vehicle:
Metabolic Acidosis
Nephrotoxicity
hyperosmoliarity
Tissue irritation
hemolysis
MAC of iso in foal vs adult
Foal 0.84%
Adult 1.3-1.6%
plasma 1/2 life of alfaxalone in neonates
23 mins
Xylazine use in older foals has been shown to cause what specific changes unlike adult horses
No AV block typically
Hypothermia
No hypoinsulinemia
No hyperglycaemia
What dose of Xylazine is advised for 2-3 month old foals
0.2-0.3mg/kg/iv
What is the induction of choice for foal with seizures or brain trauma
Thiopental with a benzodiazepine or guaifenesin
Guaifenesin use in foals
> 3-4 months
2-3ml/kg/min
Tube size for a 70-100kg
and a 150-200kg foal
14-16mm
18-22mm