Chp. 1: Overview, History, and Current Issues in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Flashcards
1
Q
Anesthesia
A
Loss of sensation to the entire body or a specific portion of it. Induced by drugs that depress CNS activity.
2
Q
Environmental adverse effect
A
NO and chlorine- or bromine-containing halogenated agents are greenhouse gases and ozone depleters
3
Q
Components of general anesthesia
A
Unconsciousness, amnesia, muscle relaxation, hypoalgesia
4
Q
True or False: Administration of an analgesia drug creates the state of analgesia.
A
False, not necessarily.
