Induction Injectable Anesthetics Part 2 Flashcards
what are the advantages of using total intramuscular anesthesia?
multi-modal and balanced
decreased patient stress
rapid
what are the disadvantages of total intramuscular anesthesia?
relatively uncontrolled
time without IV catheter and unsecured airway
how do all injectable anesthetics work?
bind to and activate GABAa receptors
what are the features of ketamine that are helpful for total intravenous anesthesia?
analgesic
sympathetic nervous system support
neuroprotective
attenuates patient stress response
what are the adverse effects of propofol?
propofol-related infusion syndrome
feline oxidative injury
what are the features of alfaxalone that are useful for total intravenous anesthesia?
non-cumulative
similar to propofol
less clinical experience
procedures lasting more than _____________ will require additional dosing in total intravenous anesthesia
15 minutes
when might you not be able to used inhalants?
no anesthesia machines
zoo and wildlife immobilization
malignant hyperthermia syndromes
research animals
what are the advantages of total intravenous anesthesia?
simple
titratable
portable
what can you use to induce with total intravenous anesthesia?
propofol
alfaxalone
ketamine-midazolam
what is usually included in total intramuscular anesthesia?
alpha-2 agonist
dissociative
opioids
what are the agents for total intramuscular anesthesia?
opioids
alpha-2 agonists
ketamine
telazol
alfaxalone
which drugs can we reverse in total intramuscular anesthesia?
alpha-2 agonists
benzodiazepines
when might intubation not be needed and harmful?
cats
short surgery times
what are the indications for injectable anesthesia?
IM sedation
high quality high volume spay neuter
field settings
avoiding inhalants
