EVERYTHING ELSE FOR EXAM II WITHOUT PAIN STUFF + ACUPUCTURE Flashcards
Most important characteristic of NMBDs?
Water soluble (less likely to cross BBB/placenta; adsorb GI)
What is the difference between depolarizing NMBDs and non-depolarizing NMBDs?
Depolarizing: AGONIST (contraction)
Non-depolarizing: ANTAGONIST (stabilizes muscle membrane)
Order of muscle relaxation
Eyes (@ a low dose) > Larynx > Diaphragm (most resistant)
Why is usage of NMBDs an animal welfare issue?
Complete paralysis of striated muscles while conscious is retained; No analgesia; Spontaneous respiration ceases.
What are NMBDs used for?
POSITION THE EYEBALL CENTRALLY.
Intraocular or corneal surgeries.
T/F. NMBDs can be used as a sole agent of analgesia.
FALSE FALSE FALSE. Extremely distressing even without pain!
T/F. Balanced anesthesia provides reduced MAC in vet med compared to human med.
False. MORE MAC used because NMBDs are usually used to stop reflex movements in humans whereas vet med uses MAC to achieve this (Vet med uses more inhalants)
What are the most important drugs that potentiate NMBD effect? What are other factors that potentiate NMBD effect?
Inhalational anesthetics.
Hypothermia, electrolyte abnormalities, age.
Which drug of NMBDs causes the most histamine release? What does histamine release cause?
Atracurium (Non-depolarizing NMBD)
Bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, negative inotropy, tachycardia.
T/F. Side effects of ANS are most commonly caused with modern NMBDs.
False. Unlikely with modern NMBDs.
T/F. Impossible to be sure that residual blocking effects are not present only by examining CS of NMBDs.
True.
What are the two equipments necessary to monitor peripheral nerves?
Electronic equipment (stimulate nerves and elicit a motor response; placed over a motor nerve), Accelerometer (quantify extend of movement; placed on a moving body part).
What is the acceptable neuromuscular recovery for Train of Four (TOF)? (how well muscles are functioning during recovery0
greater or equal to 0.9
Which one is not used in vet med anymore? Depolarizing or non-depolarizing NMBDs?
Depolarizing (Succinylcholine)
What is the difference between phase I and phase II in Depolarizing?
Phase I: sodium channels remain closed > Prolonged contraction of muscles (muscle fasciculation).
Phase II: Comes back to depolarization gradually (Similar to Non-depolarizing)
Which are intermediate acting non-depolarizing drugs?
Atracurium, Cistracurium, Rocuronium, Vecuronium
What is “Hofmann elimination” of non-depolarizing drugs?
Depends on plasma pH and temp.
What is Laudanosine?
Metabolite of Atracurium and Cisatracurium.
Decreases seizure threshold and histamine release at a high dose.
Which of the intermediate acting depolarizing drugs has a specific antagonist drug?
Rocruonium > Sugammadex.
T/F. Need to keep end tidal ISO to 0.8-1% for non-depoalrizing drugs.
True
When you are evaluating joint function, goniometer is often used. What does goniometer measure?
Joint flexion (if increased in angle > more flexibility > a good outcome).
What is the indication of cryotherapy? What is the indication of heat therapy?
Cryotherapy: acute phase tissue injury (reduce blood flow).
Heat therapy: AFTER acute inflammatory of healing has resolved (vasodilation, acceleration of enzymes).
What is the difference between passive range of motion and active range of motion?
Passive range of motion: What you are doing to the patient (immediate post-sx; STRETCHING).
Active range of motion: What the patient is doing (INCREASE JOINT FLEXION).
Why is low-level laser therapy used?
Provides analgesia and improved wound healing.
Which therapy provides GATE THEORY? What is gate theory?
Electrical stimulation.
Stimulation of A-beta fibers and inhibition of C fibers.
Distribution of Fluids. ICF and ECF (intravascular and interstitial). Intravascular is PLASMA (NOT whole blood)
ICF: 40%
ECF: 20% (intravascular 5% and interstitial 15%)
Where is Na+ located? K+? Protein? (ICF or ECF)
Na: ECF
K: ICF
Protein: intravascular (IVF)
What is the difference between osmotic pressure and osmoles?
Osmotic pressure: pressure required to prevent water movement.
Osmoles: number of particles per kg of water.
T/F. Osmolality of solution: categorized on their effect on proteins.
False. RED CELL VOLUME.
Isotonic, Hypotonic, Hypertonic
Edema forms when albumin is LESS than
Less than 1.5g/dL
Fluid of choice. First line of tx of shock.
Balanced electrolyte solutions (LRS, Nomosol), 0.9% NaCl (physiological saline)
Which fluids are not generally appropriate for peri-op use?
Maintenance solutions and dextrose solutions.
What is the indicative use of hypertonic saline?
To enhance cardiac function (quick IV volume expansion, severe shock, head injury with elevated ICP).
When are colioids (fluids) indicated?
Albumin level is less than 1.5 or TP is less than 3.5g/dL
What are the two types of colloid solutions?
Hetastarch and vetstarch.
What is a concern with colloid solution?
Renal failure in septic patients.
Fluid rate for crystalloid for maintenance
10 mL/kg/hr
Fluid rate for hypotension
10 mL/kg boluses within 15 minutes
In order to replace blood loss immediately, which two fluids are used?
Crystalloids (x3 the volume of lost blood) or colloids (exact volume)
Where is Alpha 1/2 adrenergic receptors located? What is the main effect? What are two drugs that produce the effect?
Posy synaptic of blood vessels (SNS).
Vasoconstriction.
Phenylephrine, epinephrine
What are the main effects of BETA1 agonist on the heart?
Inotropic, Chronotropic, lusitropic (relaxation), dromotopic (conduction of velocity AV)
What are the main effects of BETA2 agonist on the heart?
Minor Inotropic, vasodilation (muscle, airways, uterus, gut)
What are the main effects of BETA3 agonist on the heart?
Negative intropy/relaxation, adipose tissue.
What is the difference between Nicotinic and muscuranic receptors?
Nicotinic: mediate a fast synaptic transmission of the neurotransmitter (CNS, NMBJ).
Muscuranic: mediate a slow metabolic response via second messenger cascades (Heart, glands, endothelium, smooth m.)
What are examples of nicotinic agonist? What are examples of muscuranic agonists?
Nicotinic: Nicotine, Carbachol
Muscuranic: Behanechol, pilocarpine
What are atropine and glycopyrrolates?
Anticholinergic/antimuscuranic (parasympatholytics, vagolytics)
T/F. Atropine has a slower onset and longer duration than glycopyrrolate.
False. Atropine has a faster onset and shorter duration.
When are anticholinergics indicated?
Anti-sialagogue, reversal agents of NMBJ are used, 2nd degree AV block.
(DEPRESSANT EFFECT ON GI > Careful in horses and ruminants).
Which drugs have BETA1/2 effects?
Dobutamine, dopamine, isoproterenol > INCREASE BP/CO
Which drug has BETA2 effects
Terbutaline (airway dilatation)
T/F. Dopamine and Dobutamine are IM ONLY. Use at a lower dose to have Beta1/2 effect because they’re very potent.
False. IV ONLY!
Use at a moderate dose.
(Isoproterenol is the most potent for BETA1/20.
T/F. Opioids (fentanyl) cause bradycardia. Atropine can be used unless it’s due to 3rd AV block. Then beta1 agonists/pacemaker can be used.
True.
Which drugs are used to compensate vasodilation due to AcP, propofol, Iso, epidural with bupivacaine?
Alpha agonists (increase SVR): phenylephrine, NE, ephedrine. Beta agonists (increase SV/CO): Dopamine, Dobutamine, Ephedrine (mixed alpha/beta), Epi.
Which drug used for dental extractions FOR CATS?
Dopamine infusion
Which drugs are used for chip fracture in GELDINGS?
Dobutamine infusion and Ephedrine.
Must have adequate volume if increasing contractility
What are the vasoconstrictors (INCREASE BP)?
Norepi, Epi, Argining Vasopressin
Which drug is used for renal disease with hypertension (elevated BP) in dogs and cats
Diltiazem (Ca+ channel blocker and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors)
Which drug is used for hyperthyroid with HCM in cats?
Beta blockers (Esmolol IV) > reduces HR and contractility
Which drugs are used to compensate for Hypertension?
Hydralazine (arterial dilators) and nitroprusside (venous dilator), Prazocin and Diltiazem.
What is the difference between respiratory arrest and apnea?
Apnea: temporary cessation-hypercarbia > lead to resp. arrest.
Resp. arrest: pathological process (patient cannot initiate a breath).
T/F. Animals with upper airway emergencies are acute emergencies.
True.
T/F. Acepromazine (sedative) should be used to reduce stress in acute resp. emergencies.
True.
T/F. Atropine is contraindicated in pneumothorax even if HR is decreasing.
False. Atropine can be used.
Signs of Cardiopulmonary arrest. At what pressure does ETCO2 diminish?
Less than 10-15 mmHg
What are signs of Cardiopulmonary arrest?
Not breathing, no heart beat, No corneal reflex, Wide palpebral fissures, dilated pupil (later stagE), Cyanosis.
What to do immediately if arrest during anesthesia? (usually recognized immediately)
Turn off anesthesia, Start compressions, ventilate @ 10bpm, have monitors attached to patient.
What are some causes of arrest during anesthesia?
Closed pop-off, air/fat emboli during sx, drug reaction, hemorrhage/shock, electrolyte disturbance, fatal arrhythmia.
What to do immediately when patient entering hospital in arrest?
Animals to the table (attach EVERYTHING to monitor), COMPRESSIONS, Mouth to snout until intubate, get history, call for help.
What are some causes of arrest when the patient walks in?
Underlying disease (history).
T/F. CIRCULATION is the most important in CPA.
True (unless due to respiratory failure0
What is the difference between thoracic pump theory and cardiac pump theory in closed chest compression?
Thoracic pump theory: hands over the highest point of thorax (push hard and fast; do not hyperventilate; larger dogs).
Cardiac pump theory: hands over the heart with thumb and fingers to message heart (similar to open chest CPR; small patients).
When is open chest CPR indicated?
Closed chest CPR is not effective after 5-10 minutes (esp. in large dogs).
During abdominal sx, cardiac tamponade, pleural effusion, chest trauma/rib fractures, diaphragmatic hernia.
How do you assess quality of compressions?
ETCO2>15mmHg (doing good!).
Doppler secured to artery (helpful when circulation returns).
What are some key points about compressions during arrest?
Ventilate @ 10bpm (DO NOT HYPERVENTILATE > let it recoil so blood flows).
Compressions not be interrupted.
Inspiratory time: 1 sec
Expiratory time: 5-6 sec