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Exotic Anaesthesia Flashcards

1
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how do anaesthetic mortality rates in exotics compare to those in companion animals?

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much higher risk in exotics

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what is the issue with history in exotics?

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often sparse
may have may pre existing conditions which have gone unrecognised
as they are often children’s pets (e.g. hamster) there may be financial constraints

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what are the key issues associated with anaesthetising exotic species?

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often small
may have completely different anatomy to companion animals
can be dangerous
handling is stressful for the animal
lack of 'standard' equipment
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what are the difficulties associated with the often small size of exotic species?

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accurate weight may be difficult
difficult to examine / auscultate
IV access may be impossible

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what are the key issues associated with the eyes of many exotic species?

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often protuberant
risk of damage to occular surface by mask
e.g. corneal desiccation

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in what animals is the pharyngeal pouch found?

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guinea pigs

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what issues are associated with pharyngeal pouches?

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if pouches have food in this can be pushed into the trachea during intubation

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what are the difficulties associated with the mouth anatomy of many exotic species?

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dentition (e.g. large incisors)
narrow jaw
limited gape
extra pharyngeal tissue which may be obstructive

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what does the mouth anatomy of many exotic species mean for intubation?

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often difficult

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10
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what is the metabolic rate of many exotic species like?

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high

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what is the oxygen consumption of many exotic species like?

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high

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what is the rate of glucose consumption in many exotic species like?

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high

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what blood disturbance are many exotic species at risk of due to there high consumption of glucose?

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hypoglycaemia

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why are many exotic species at risk of hypothermia?

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high surface area:volume ratio
high rate of heat loss
many ectothermic

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what are the key difficulties with the respiratory system of exotic species?

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may be an obligate nasal breather
many have pre-existing, undetected disease
difficult to detect changes with auscultation

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16
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what species is an obligate nasal breather?

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rabbit

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what are the key difficulties with the cardiovascular system of exotic species?

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small vessel size

high HR makes for difficult monitoring

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what are the key difficulties with the GI tract of exotic species?

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may be carnivores or herbivores and have differing dietary needs

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what is an issue with rabbit GI tracts?

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at risk of gut stasis / ilius if they aren’t eating

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20
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what are the main concerns between exotic species when under veterinary care?

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disease / problem 
species predisposition
drug concerns (licensing in species)
poor husbandry due to lack of knowledge
lack of familiarity
lack of specialist housing
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what is a species specific problem found in ferrets?

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hyperoestrogenism

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22
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what is a species specific issue in rabbits?

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liver torsion

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what are the key special considerations with handling / anaesthetising birds?

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wide range of species
hide illness well
stressed by restraint
danger to handler
risk of hypothermia and hypoglycaemia
must be weighed accurately
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24
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how does a bird breathing system differ from mammals?

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separate conducting and gas exchange areas
have air sacs, parabronchi and unidirectional flow
movement of sternum is essential for breathing

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25
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why must birds be handled very carefully?

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require chest to move in order to breathe as they don’t have a diaphragm

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26
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why should ET tubes in birds not be cuffed?

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they have complete tracheal rings

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27
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in what size birds is tracheal intubation possible?

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> 100g

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28
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why do muscle relaxants have a profound effect on birds?

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both inspiration and expiration are active processes

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29
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where is IV access best found in birds?

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right jugular usually better than left

can also use wing veins and dorsal metatarsal vein

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how does birds heart rate compare to mammals?

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have a large heart and CO so HR is lower

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what is the metabolic rate of birds like?

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high

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32
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should birds be starved pre-op?

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not unless over 200g and dependent on size and species

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33
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how can birds be encouraged to eat post op?

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crop feeding

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34
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what are the key husbandry considerations of reptiles?

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humidity (POTZ)
UV
Light
maybe involve owner

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35
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what is a big handler risk with reptiles?

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zoonosis (on skin)

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36
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how do reptiles regulate body temperature?

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poikilothermic or ectothermic

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37
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define poikilothermic / ectothermic

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temperature can fluctuate in a wide range

temperature control is mostly due to the environment

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38
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what is the effect on anaesthesia of correctly managing ectothermic animals temperature?

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maximise drug absorption. metabolism and elimination
minimise potential for lactic acidosis
reduce recovery time

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39
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why is muscle function of anaesthetised reptiles crucial?

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no muscular diaphragm

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40
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is the heart within reptiles in a fixed location?

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no heart and organs can move freely

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41
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are reptiles able to breath hold?

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yes

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42
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when are reptiles larynx open?

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only during active respiration?

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43
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describe the reptillian heart

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3 chambers - 2 atria and 1 ventricle

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44
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what is the result of blood shunting the wrong way in the reptillian heart?

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gas mismatching / poor inhalation uptake

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45
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what makes intubation of reptiles challenging?

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fleshy tongue and long soft palette

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46
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how may reptiles loose moisture?

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via respiratory tract

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47
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how does reptilian O2 consumption compare to companion animals?

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lower

48
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what is the arrangement of lungs like in many snakes?

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single functional right lung and not a pair

49
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why should cuffed ET tubes be avoided in reptiles?

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many species have complete tracheal rings

50
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what is key to remember about snakes eyes?

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they don’t have eyelids

51
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how is gas movement in and out of the respiratory system produced in chelonians?

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movement of the limbs

52
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do tortoises have a diaphragm?

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no

53
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what will thermoregulation in chelonia affect?

A

drug uptake, absorption and distribution

54
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what is the MAP of chelonians?

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15-30 mmHg

55
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how can chelonian respiration be observed?

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watching movement of limbs

56
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should rabbits/rodents be starved pre-op?

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no

57
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should guinea pigs be starved pre-op?

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0-4hrs prior to ensure pharyngeal pouches are empty

58
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should ferrets be starved pre-op?

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yes, 6 hours

59
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should snakes/reptiles be starved pre-op?

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regurgitation is not usually a problem

avoid feeding live insects prior to GA - potentially avoid feeding day as not fed as often as companion species

60
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should birds be starved pre-op?

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varies between species

61
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should tortoises be starved pre-op?

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avoid live insects before GA

62
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what condition do exotic species often present with?

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anorexia

63
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what breathing system will be used for most exotics?

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T-piece

64
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how can drag on the trachea by the breathing system be reduced?

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weight of breathing system taken by sandbags

65
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what is often the only method of induction available for exotics?

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gas induction - must be justified

66
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what is crucial about container sizes for gas induction?

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appropriate for size of animal to ensure quick induction

67
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what must gas chambers have?

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inlet and outlet for scavenging

68
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where will the out port on a gas chamber be placed in relation to the in port?

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higher as warm waste gases will rise

69
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why may gas induction not be applicable to some species?

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they can breath hold

70
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what is the most common airway management method in exotic species?

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mask

71
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what are the advantages of masks for airway management?

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suitable for all species
clear mask allows observation
easy to use
can provide O2 and VA

72
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what are the disadvantages of masks for airway management?

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personnel safety

no airway protection if animal vomits

73
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what are the advantages of ET tubes for airway management?

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gold standard
accurate gas delivery
better for personnel

74
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what are the disadvantages of ET tubes for airway management?

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not possible in all species
may cause trauma
care with one lung ventilation - ensure correct placement

75
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what are the advantages of V-gels (SGA) for airway management?

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great for rabbits
quick and easy to use
online training available
cost effective

76
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what are the diadvantages of V-Gels (SGA) for airway management?

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not a substitute for intubation
requires multiple sizes
weight dependent
not always easy to keep in place (especially if animal is being moved regularly)
must have capnography to confirm placement

77
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why can intubation in birds sometimes be easier?

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no epiglottis

78
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why is pain relief essential in rabbits?

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must eat - if in pain will stop eating

79
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how can rabbits be fed ASAP post operatively?

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syringe feeding - avoids gut stasis

80
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what are the main routes of drug administration in exotic species?

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IV
IM
IP
SC
IO
inhalation
oral
81
Q

what veins may be used for IV injection in exotics?

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usual - cephalic and saphenous
basilic vein (wing
medial tarsal
right jugular

82
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what muscles may be used for IM injection in exotic species?

A

usual sites

pectoral in birds

83
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what bones may IO injections be placed in in exotic species?

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cranial tibiotarsus

ulna

84
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what are exotic species susceptible to following drug admin?

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abscessation and septicaemia

85
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what can be done to reduce abscessation and septicaemia following drug admin in exotic species?

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aseptic preparation

86
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what should be done following SC or IM injection?

A

massage site

87
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what is monitoring of exotic anaesthetic reliant on?

A

reflexes

88
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what reflexes can be monitored in exotic species?

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the Righting reflex
withdrawal reflexes
jaw tone

89
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what is the Righting reflex?

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vestibular system will correct orientation of body if it is incorrect (head will follow body - test by placing animal on its back and seeing if it turns over)

90
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what pulses should be monitored in exotic species?

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peripheral if possible - central if not

91
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what is essential about any monitoring device used for exotic species?

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can count up to and over 200BPM

92
Q

where can pulse ox be attached on exotic species?

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foot or tail base as tongue may be too small

93
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what capnography is best for exotic species?

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mainstream - to stop delay in CO2 readings that is associated with sidestream sampling

94
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How can ECG leads be attached?

A

cut pads to size and attach to feet / limbs

needle electrodes

95
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where should ECG pads be placed on ferrets/rats?

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pad of foot

96
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where should pads be placed on rabbits?

A

metacarpal / tarsal

97
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what are needle electrodes?

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SC hypodermic needle attached to crocodile clip

98
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what type of BP monitoring is most common in exotics?

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doppler (indirect)

99
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what can doppler BP also be used for?

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apex beat / CO monitoring

100
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in what species can doppler BP monitoring be used?

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wide variety - particularly good in rabbits

101
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what can be useful about doppler monitoring in species with no BP values?

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can be used to track trends

102
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when is direct BP monitoring often used in exotics?

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lab settings

103
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what arteries are often used for direct BP in exotics?

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carotid
femoral
tail

104
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what should exotic temperature be monitored with?

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rectal probe (mind size used!) as mask will make oral difficult

105
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what can the doppler probe be used for as well as BP monitoring?

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placed over heart to give audible heart rate

106
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where should a doppler be placed on a snake when using it as a stethoscope?

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place on apex beat

107
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where should a doppler be placed on a snake when using it as a stethoscope?

A

apex beat

108
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what is apex beat?

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most inferolateral point on the chest where the cardiac pulsation can be palpated

109
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where should a doppler be placed on chelonians when using it as a stethoscope?

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at the thoracic inlet or on the plastron at the junctio between the pectoral and abdominal scutes (in smaller species)

110
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where should a doppler be placed on a lizard when using it as a stethoscope?

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at thoracic inlet, over the thoracic girdle or aimed close from behind

111
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how long should monitoring of exotic anaesthesia take place?

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should be continuous until the animal is moving around

112
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what should be done during recovery from anaesthesia in exotics?

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temperature regulated and monitored
in a safe environment
pain managed - particularly in prey species
encourage to eat (maybe not in reptiles)

113
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what is crucial about pain management in exotic species?

A

learn about pain signs in the specific species you are treating

114
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what are signs of acute pain in exotic species?

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withdrawal of painful limb
escape behaviours
avoidance
aggression
restlessness
increased resp rate
115
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what are signs of chronic pain in exotics?

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immobility
‘stinting’
aggression
- not as easy to identify as acute

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