EXAM II MATERIAL Flashcards
Define: Renarcotization
When half life of agonist drug is longer than that of antagonist (reversal) drug. Animal will recover but will become sedate again once reversal wears off. Therefore, reversal agent should have similar or longer duration of action compared to anesthetic agent.
What is the opioid antagonist of choice in wild life capture? Why?
Naltrexone –> preferred d/t long DOA: Helps prevent renarcotization
Why NSAIDs should be avoided during anesthesia?
Anesthetics cause VD & hypotension
NSAIDs (both COX 1 & 2) Impair defense mechanism of kidneys in case of a hypotension.
What does the body normally compensate during a case of decreased renal perfusion?
During renal perfusion, there is hypovolemic, hypotension –> local PGs mediate VD & keep renal blood flow and GFR up