Feline Anesthesia Flashcards
What is more likely to happen to cat a cat under the same anesthetic depth as a dog?
Hypotension
What is a common problem in Maine Coon cats?
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
What is the general premedication for cats?
Opioid + Sedative
Which mu agonists are preferred over Morphine or Hydromorphone?
Oxymorphone
Methadone
Which opiod is used as CRI intra-operatively & post-operatively for analgesia?
Fentanyl
Which drug is used for good visceral analgesia & can be given transmucosally?
Buprenorphine
What can all opioids cause post-operatively in cats?
Hyperthermia
Which 2 sedatives provide good sedation in cats?
Acepromazine
Dexmedetomidine
Which sedative drug causes vasoconstriction?
Dexmedetomidine
Which drug does not provided good sedation & may cause excitation?
Benzodiazepines
Which anesthetic combination can be used IM for immobilization of fractious cats?
Alfaxalone or Ketamine
What is Kitty Magic?
Ketamine + Alpha 2 agonist + Opioid
Why ISN’T a chamber or mask induction recommended?
stressful
high doses of inhalant required means hypotension & hypoventilation
Which drugs can be used for induction?
Propofiol
Alfaxalone
Ketamine
Etomidate
Why should you use caution w repeated doses of Propofol?
heinz body anemia