Equine Anaesthesia Flashcards
How long do you withhold food
4-8hr
Describe general preparation for equine patient
- Withhold food 4-8 hr.
- Pull or pad all shoes
- Clip surgical site before induction; groom/wipe horse
- Place jugular catheter
- Physical exam/weigh
- Rinse mouth with water before induction
- Clean feet
what are equine patients prone to getting under anesthesia
respiratory acidosis
why is proper padding and positioning important
to prevent
- cardiopulmonary compromise
- neuropathies
- myopathies :
Why is assisted or controlled ventilation important with prolonged procedures
to maintain normal arterial CO2 levels
Preanesthetic evaluation: History
past or current medical hx
drug hx
Preanesthetic evaluation: Physical evaluation
age weight gender temp cardiopulmonary function lameness or ataxia
Preanesthetic evaluation: Laboratory evaluation
CBC
total protein
fibrinogen
serum chemistries / electrolytes
Xylazine IV dose
0.2-0.5 mg/lb
Xylazine IV onset and signs
within 2-3 min
drooping head
prolapse of penis
Xylazine IV duration
30 min
Xylazine IM dose
0.5-1 mg/lb
Xylazine IM Onset
10-15 min
Xylazine IM Duration
30 min
What are 2 complications that may occur with Xylazine
Sinus bradycardia
first and second degree heart block
Detomidine IV dose
5-10 mcg/lb
Detomidine IM dose
10-20 mcg/lb
Acepromazine dose
0.5mg/kg
Acepromazine onset
5-20 min