General anaesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 characteristics of anaesthesia?
A
Unconsciousness
Analgesia (loss of pain)
Amnesia (loss of memory)
Muscle Relaxation
2
Q
What is stage 1?
A
Analgesia, voluntary excitement with or without amnesia, animal may voluntary resist restraint
3
Q
What is stage 2?
A
Delirium and involuntary excitement hyperreflexia, tachycardia, laryngospasm, salivation, urination, defecation, lacrimation
4
Q
What is stage 3?
A
Goals of anaesthesia attained can be light, moderate, deep and excessive
5
Q
What is stage 4?
A
Overdose, respiratory and cardiovascular collapse