Equine 4 Flashcards
What kind of narcotic system is appropriate for equine anaesthesia?
closed circle
what is the normal range of etco2 measured by a capnograph?
35-45mmHg
which drug is suitable for raising mean arterial blood pressure (ABP) intraoperatively?
Dobutamine 5-10microgran/kg/min IV
it can happen in case of an accidental intraarterial injection of alpha 2 receptor agonist?
collapse, reversible central blindness
what sig could indicate that the horse is anaesthetised superficially?
increased blood pressure
how do we admin phenylbutazone as premed for a horse?
IV
most common complication after anaesthesia of a horse wuth laryngeal hemiplegia?
laryngospasm
True for half limb cast, when using light casting as a cast material?
quick application possible, no fluid permeability, it is light
most imp when placing a high bandage on the front limb
protect the accessory carpal bone against pressure sores
fluid used for joint lavage?
sterile, isotonic fluid infusion
time dept antimicrobials are?
beta lactam and macrolides
3 main steps for preparing foot for radiological exam?
remove the shoes and pare the foot, brush foot with brush wire, pack the sulci of the frog with play doh
1st step in case of puncture wound on the sole of a hoof by a nail?
xray from 2 views to localise the nail, therapy depends on nail position and injured structures
phases of would healing in correct order?
acute inflammation, proliferation, resorption, remodelling
when do you have to remove skin sutures?
12-14 days postop
2 parameters evaluated during distal exam?
SIZE, CONFORMATION, BODY CONDITION, POSTURE, GAIT, BEHAVIOUR AND DEMEANOR, OBVIOUS PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
It poses the greatest risk when anaestheyising a newborn foal?
induction with inhalational anaesthetic without premedication
normal percussion findings in lung of healthy adult horse?
strong/sharp, low, resonant, short
point of max intensity of a cardiac murmur originating from the aortic valve area?
Left 4th ICS below point of shoulder
2 reflexes for exam of trigeminal nerve in horses?
evaluation of facial cutaneous sensation, plapebral reflex, corneal reflex, ability to chew, movements of the jaw
anatomical location of a neurological lesion in a recumbent horse if it can raise its head and neck?
caudal cervical region
meaning of urinary tenesmus?
excessive straining during urination
3 indications of abdominal ultrasonography in horses?
colic, weight loss, anorexia, pyrexia, abnormal xray findings etc
normal percussion sound in the medium third of the abdomenon the right side?
dulled tympanic
define dysmetria?
an error in trajectory due to abnormal range, rate and/or force of motion
list 2 unique characteristica of the mandibular lymph nodes in horses?
Y-Shaped and lobulated
list 2 primary skin lesions?
macule, papule/plaque, vesicle, pustule, urticaria, nodule, tumor, cysts
3 most imp vital parameters?
temperature, pulse rate, resp rate
2 lymph nodes which are palpable only when they are enlarged in adult horse?
lateral retropharyngeal and superficial cervical
2 radiological findings that may appear in a joint with osteoarthritis
perioarticular osteophyte formation
subchondral bone lysis and/or sclerosis
lucent zones in the subchondral bone
narrowing of the joint space
osseous cyst like lesions
joint capsule distension
periarticular soft tissue swelling
2 non musical adventitious resp sounds
clicking
rattling
cracking noises
what is the physical cause of the 4th heart sound(S4) in horses?
Atrial contraction and sudden arrest of the distended ventricle
what is the most frequently used electrocardiographic lead system in horses?
base apex lead
which greek prefix is used to describe the longest cardiac murmur?
Pan-/Holo-
List 2 main advantages of digital(direct) radiography over computed radiography?
image seen in a few seconds
faster examination
lower radiation dose
can produce better quality images
what is the interval of isothenuric urine specific gravity in horses?
1008-1014g/L (hyposthenuria<1008g/L;Hyperthenuria>10014g/L
True?
Tissue damage is extensive in contused wounds
what is the first thing to do in a tendon injury?
removal of the injured parts(clean up)
rest, bandage immobilisation, cold therapy
The medial aspect of the stifle joint is easily recognisable in this way:
● The medial eminence of the tibia is larger
● The medial eminence of the tibia is smaller
● The fibula is on the medial aspect
● The radius is placed laterally
A
Which statement is correct
● Parts of the supporting phase of the stride are: landing, loading, stance, breakover
● Parts of the supporting phase of the stride are: landing, stance, breakover, flexion,
extention
● Phases of the breakover are: heel lift, solar lift, toe pivot
● None
A
Which statement is correct
● The cranial phase of the stride is longer in supporting limb lameness
● The origin of the pain is usually located in the proximal area in supporting limb lameness
● Both
● None
a
Supportive limb lameness symptoms?
cranial phase of stride is longer, neck and head movement lower problem: worse inside circle
Which statement is correct
● stride is shortening in horses with navicular disease
● navicular disease is really uncommon in frisian horse
● none
● both
D
Which statement is true for navicular disease?
● It can cause supporting limb lameness
● Worse in inside circle
● Both
● None
c
Swinging limb lameness
● Cranial phase of stride is shorter, worse in outside circle, problem is higher
● Cranial phase shorter, evident during motion, higher problem, worse in outside
circle
● Non-weightbearing leg lameness
A
The uneven distribution of weight to another healthy limb in compulsatory lameness can be possible
● From a frontlimb to the contralateral front limb
● From a hindlimb to the ipsilateral frontlimb
● From a frontlimb to the contralateral hindlimb
● All of them can be possible
A
What to watch in hip in lameness diagnostics?
Tuber sacrale
most common site of sub chondral bone cysts in equine is
● Medial femoral condyle
● Lateral femoral condyle
● Medial trochlea
● Lateral trochlea
A
Distal MC III/ MT III (medial or lateral condyles or crista sagittalis), Medial proximal radius epiphysis, distal phalanx, scapulum cavum glenoidale too
Typical for ulnar fractures in horses?
● Often becomes opened
● It can be cured with plate osteosynthesis, with good prognosis
● Always present with slight lameness
● The fracture never enters the elbow joint
b
Which statement is correct
● Mepivicain is less irritant than lidocaine
● Bupivacain has longer duration than mepivacaine
● Bupivacain has approx. 4 hours of duration
● All of them are correct
D
Which statement is correct
● The puncture site of the shoulder joint is between the cranial and caudal part of the major tubercle of the humerus, behind the infraspinatus muscle insertion
● The puncture site of the shoulder joint is between the cranial and caudal part of the major tubercle of the humerus, in front of infraspinatus muscle insertion
● Intraarticular analgesia of the shoulder needs min 40 ml anesthesia solution
● A and C are correct
B
Which protocol is used for stifle joint anesthesia in the horse
● Medial and lateral femorotibial joints, and femoropatellar joint, 20 ml in each
● Medial and lateral femorotibial joints, 20 ml in each
● Medial and lateral femoropatellar, and femorotibial joints, 20 ml in each
● Medial and lateral femoropatellar joints, 20 ml in each
A