Euathanasia Flashcards
What is humane euthanasia
Intentional ending of life to eliminate pain and suffering
What are the types of euthanasia
Quality if life
Behavioral
Convenience
Disease control or population medicine
Who advocates for the patient in regards to euthanasia
The doctor
What is typically recommended owners due to determine life quality evaluations
Mark good and bad days
Vets are usually very important in helping make the decision
What is behavioral euthanasia
Occurs when the severity of the patients behavior negatively impacts their quality of life, their owners, and the public
What should you rule out in a behavioral euthanasia case
Underlying causes such as fear, anxiety, pain
Look to see if these things can be avoided
What plays a big factor in behavioral euthanasias
Bite history can be huge
Patients Must submit rabies sample if bitten 10 days before euthanasia
Progression of aggression
What is convenience euthanasia
Euthanasia of a physically healthy pet
Usually requested by people who can’t physically or financially take care of the pet
What is the most important thing in a convenience euthanasia
Veterinarians have the right to refuse!!
Help provide recommendations such as rehoming or surrendering
What is a disease control or population euthanasia
Performed due to risk of large populations of pets being at risk
Often shelter situations
Goal is to protect the healthy population from infectious population
What can you do in a religious scenario with a pet that needs to be euthanized
Help them to the best of their ability while respecting the owners
What is the process of euthanasia
Always recommend sedating first!!
This allows the pet to relax peacefully
If catheters placed for easy access
Euthanasia solution which is pentobarbital which is an overdose of an anesthetic that stops their breathing
What are euthanasia sedation options
Telezol
Acepromazine
Propofol
What are the different routes to euthanize and which one is the most preferred
IV which is the most preferred
Inter cardiac but the patient MUST be sedated
Intraperitoneal which is slowly absorbed
