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Exam 1 - Emergent Procedural Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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what is the goal of sedation?

A

safely provide maximum patient comfort to perform a stressful procedure

to cause minimal complications to the patient & minimal risk to the staff involved

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what are some examples when sedation alone may not be the best option compared to general anesthesia?

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major invasive painful procedures

fractious patients that may pose a safety risk for staff

patients at high risk for aspiration

procedures in the oral cavity

endoscopy & gastroscopy

high-risk critically ill patients

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3
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what are the limitations of sedation?

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arousable patients

protective reflexes are delayed

intubation not possible

limited oxygen & ventilatory support isn’t possible

limited monitoring

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what are the most common potential complications seen in emergent procedural anesthesia? how are they managed?

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hypoxemia - oxygen supplementation

apnea - intubation & assisted ventilation

aspiration pneumonia - decrease the risk of regurgitation/vomiting with fasting & anti-emetics, place head higher than the stomach with mouth down to drain any content or use suction

bradycardia with hypotension - anticholinergics (glycopyrrolate & atropine) and/or drug reversal

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what are the statistics of the risk of death associated with anesthesia & sedation in humans, healthy dogs, & healthy cats?

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humans - 0.005%

healthy dogs - 0.009%

healthy cats - 0.11%

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6
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how many times does the risk of death increase for urgent/emergency anesthesia/sedation in sick dogs & cats?

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dogs - 5X risk

cats - 10X risk

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7
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what are some examples when we may use just sedation for a patient?

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diagnostic imaging

transport & handling

minor procedures with minimal pain

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what does sedation provide to our patients?

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induces a sleep-like state, relaxes the animal, reduces anxiety, & decreases their reflexes

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9
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is sedation safer than general anesthesia?

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not necessarily - you can’t intervene with ventilatory support because no intubation, limited monitoring & support compared to general anesthesia

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what are the big differences between sedation & general anesthesia?

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sedation - animal is sleepy but still arousable, delayed protective reflexes, can’t intubate, limited support, & limited monitoring

general anesthesia - animal is unconscious, no protective reflexes, can intubate the patient, can provide full support & monitoring

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11
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what equipment should you have set up for an emergency sedation?

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oxygen, monitoring supplies, supplies for intubation & ventilation, emergency drugs & antagonists worked up

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what should be done as far as patient prep for an emergency sedation?

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get the animal’s clinical history & PE

stabilization & anesthesia

IV catheter placement

minimize risk of aspiration

draw up a sedation plan

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13
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what parameters should you be monitoring for a patient that is under emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

level of sedation

respiratory rate & effort

SpO2

ETCO2 capnograph trends

ECG & heart rate

pulse rate & quality

blood pressure

mucus membrane color & CRT

patient temperature

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14
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what should help you guide you when deciding drug choices for emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

balanced sedation

administration - IV or IM

faster onset of action & shorter duration

start with low doses & pick drugs that can be antagonized/reversed

locoregional anesthesia if possible

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what drugs are commonly used for sedation in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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alpha-2 agonists

opioids

benzodiazepines

alfaxalone

dissociative agents

propofol

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16
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which opioid is best for mild pain? what about severe pain?

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mild pain - butorphanol, mu antagonist & kappa agonist

severe pain - mu agonists, methadone, hydromorphone, & fentanyl

mild to moderate pain - mu partial agonist, buprenorphine

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17
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what are some indications for using opioids in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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analgesia

sedation

anti-tussive

has an antagonist - naloxone

can be given IV/IM/CRI

18
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what are some indications for using benzodiazepines such as midazolam & diazepam in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

muscle relaxation

minimal cardiovascular effects

anti-convulsants

has an antagonist - flumazenil

can be given IV/IM/CRI

19
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what are some indications for using alpha-2 agonists, such as dexmedetomidine & medetomidine + vatinoxan, in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

sedation

analgesia

muscle relaxation

has an antagonist - atipamezole

can be given IV/IM/CRI

20
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should you use acepromazine in a patient with questionable cardiovascular stability? why?

A

no - it causes peripheral vasodilation & drops BP & body temp

21
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what are some indications for using acepromazine in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

tranquilization

muscle relaxation

some anti-emetic effects

can be given IV/IM

22
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what are some indications for using propofol in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

low dose needed for sedation

muscle relaxation

IV exclusive

anti-convulsant effects

23
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what are some indications for using alfaxalone in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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low dose needed for sedation

muscle relaxation

IV/IM/CRI

may see tremors during recovery

24
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what are some indications for using dissociative agents, such as ketamine & telazol, in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

low dose needed for sedation

analgesia

telazol is useful in fractious cats

can be given IV/IM/SC/IP/CRI/transmucosal

25
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what are some patient factors that may complicate emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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fractious or fearful patient

very painful animal

animal has a heart murmur

26
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what are some considerations you should think about prior to using opioids in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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decreases heart rate

dysphoria

respiratory depression

may cause nausea/regurgitation/vomiting

27
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what are some considerations you should think about prior to using benzodiazepines such as midazolam & diazepam in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

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no analgesia provided

unpredictable effect when given alone

respiratory depression

28
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what are some considerations you should think about prior to using acepromazine in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

avoid giving to patients with cardiovascular instability

causes peripheral vasodilation

decreases BP & body temperature

splenic relaxation

prolonged onset of action & duration

no analgesia

no reversal

29
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what are some considerations you should think about prior to using propofol or alfaxalone in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

IV must be given slow to effect to avoid causing apnea

potential to accidentally induce anesthesia

dose-dependent respiratory & cardiovascular depression

no reversal

no analgesia

30
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what are some considerations you should think about prior to using dissociative agents, such as ketamine & telazol, in emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

may need to combine with a muscle relaxant

sympathetic cardiovascular stimulation

apneustic breathing

potential to induce anesthesia

may see excitation during recovery

pain on IM injection

no reversal

31
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what are the main differences between deep sedation & general anesthesia?

A

deep sedation - patient can still be arousable especially following repeated or very painful stimuli, delayed but present protective reflexes

general anesthesia - absent purposeful responses, absent spontaneous posture, & absent protective reflexes

32
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what is included in stabilizing your emergency sedation patient prior to the start of the procedure?

A

fluid balance & cardiovascular status should be assessed & corrected/supplemented

33
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what is the benefit of placing an IV catheter in your patient for emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

essential to allow for the slow administration to effect of drugs so that the minimal amount is used

IV administration provides a more rapid onset & shorter duration of action

34
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why use a pulse oximeter on your patient for emergency sedation/anesthesia?

A

SpO2 indicates the presence & severity of hypoxemia earlier than cyanosis

<95% or cyanosis prompts immediate assessment for the need of intubation, 100% oxygen, & ventilation

35
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what is the onset of action of acepromazine?

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15 minutes following IV administration - less preferable for emergency situations because it is so prolonged

36
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what side effects are associated with dexmedetomidine?

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bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia, & biphasic effect on blood pressure (vasoconstriction followed by a normal or low blood pressure)

37
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what two groups of drugs used for emergency sedation/anesthesia have limited cardiovascular effects?

A

opioids & benzodiazepines

38
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why should you not use ketamine in a patient with head trauma?

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ketamine causes the release of catecholamines which increase the heart rate, blood pressure, & intracranial pressure

39
Q

what drugs would you use for an emergency sedation of a patient with a heart murmur?

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combo of benzodiazepine & opioid - minimal cardiovascular effects

40
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what drugs would you use for an emergency sedation of a very painful patient?

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mu-opioid for pain, dexmedetomidine, & ketamine

41
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what drugs would you use for an emergency sedation of a fractious/fearful patient?

A

alfaxalone or ketamine - induction agents that you can give IM to produce a more reliable sedation

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