Induction of anaesthesia Flashcards
Name 3 induction methods that can be used?
- injectable agents (IM,IV, IP, SC)
- Induction chamber/ masks (birds)
- Immersion/ contact (Fish - passes over gills or absorbed by skin)
Name 12 things that make the ideal anaesthetic?
- Water soluble
- Long shelf-life
- stable when exposed to light
- small volume reuired
- no local toxicity
- no effect on vital organ function
- Minimal individual variation
8, safe therapeutic ratio (ketamine 10x induction dose kills paient, propofol -2-3x will kill the patient) - onset
- short duration - patients should recover well
- non-toxic metabolites
- no histamine release
Which is the most commonly used anaesthetic in the UK for cats and dogs?
Propofol ‘milk of amnesia’
what is propofol and what is its drug content?
Alkyl phenol, white emulsion, 10mg/ml
name 5 things in propofol?
- soyabean oil
- glycerol
- egg lecithin
- no preservative
- NaOH (changes pH)
Name one promlem with propofol?
It supports bacteria and endotoxin
How quickly to use the vial once opened?
Within 24 hours
what was the problem with propoflo plus (zoetis) which lasted for 28 days?
More pain on injection
How quickly does propofol work?
Very rapid onset of action (30-40 seconds head down)
How long is the period of unconsciousness?
5-8 mins
what is the pharmacokinetic features of the drug?
Highly lipophilic and high Vd. Will cross the BBB.
What is the recovery like with propofol and why?
rapid, smooth emergence due to redistribution and efficient metabolism - metabolites inactive (Hepatic metabolism)
What does propofol do to ventilation?
Respiratory depression IPPV
What do you need to do if you suspect post induction apnoea?
Half the speed of injection
What is the recovery like with propofol?
Rapid and smooth recovery
is propofol suitable for top-ups and TIVA and when would you use this?
Yes, if you don’t want to put the animal on gas.
What does propofol do for muscle relaxation?
Usually okay
Is propofol an analgesic?
NO - no analgesic properties - does reduce ICP (intra-cranial pressure) - use if head trauma or ocular ulcer.
Why hold the animal tightly when administering propofol?
Because it stings a lot.
What dose of propofol would you administer?
1-7mg/kg - depends on pre-meds
In what animals should you be very careful when using propofol?
In patients with shock or sepsis.
What should you do in old dogs and cats using propofol?
Decrease the dose
Name two diseases in which propofol is fine to administer?
renal compromise and hepatopathy
What can propofol be combined with to dilute?
5% dextrose
In what animals is propofol licensed?
Dogs and cats
Name 8 problems associated with using propofol?
- Rigidity, twitching
- Apnoea
- Profound bradycardia
- Care in hypoproteinaemia
- Heinz body anaemia in cats (clumped RBCs)
- Use for patients with pancreatitis/ hyperlipoproteinaemia or diabetic hyperlipidaemia.
- pain on injection
- . Local reaction (clear formulation, discontinued)
Name a common thiobarbituate used?
Thiopentone sodium
What is thiopentone sodium?
A sodium salt powder
What is the property of thiopentone sodium
Highly lipophilic and highly alkaline solution (pH 14)
Is thiopentone sodium commonly used?
No, difficult to source and no longer licensed in cats, dogs or horses.
Name 4 effects of thiopentone sodium?
- rapid loss of consciousness
- respiratory depression
- cardiovascular depession
- peripheral vasodilation
What is the length of time the thiopentone works?
Ultra short-acting
What does thiopentone sodium do in the blood?
highly protein bound and displaced by flunixin and phenylbutazone
Why does pH affect the response?
Because the unionised fraction can penetrate the cell.
What else is important in terms of fraction unbound of thiopentone sodium?
The plasma protein concentration
What is the danger of administering to pregnant animals?
Thiopentone sodium crosses the placenta
Where is thiopentone sodium metabolised?
In the liver
In what species is there a long recovery from thiopentone and why?
Sighthounds - metabolism and body fat.
What is the dosage of thiopentone and when would you reduce?
10-25mg/kg - reduce more if pre-med was alpha 2 agonists.
How quickly should you administer thiopentone?
Give 1/2-1/3 dose over 30 seconds
What is its primary use today and why?
Used in horses to ‘top up’ - can use in horses that are kicking on the table.
works faster than ketamine top-ups.
Name a contraindication of using thiopentone and how is this prevented?
Fractious animals with minimal IV access - can cause enormous sloughing of the skin if injected around the vein –> always administer with a catheter and not a needle.
Name 6 illnesses in which it would NOT be appropriate to administer thiopentone?
- Hypoproteinaemic patients
- CHF, arrythmias (unless lidocaine given)
- liver disease
- Renal disease (increases potassium –> worsen arrythmias)
- anaemia/ hypovolaemia
- Hypothyroid/ hypoarenocorticoid patients (hypotension can be difficult to control)
What is NTK?
Oxybarbiturates (pentobarbitone)
What is NTK similar to in structure?
Thiopentones.
What is the solution of NTK?
6% (60mg/ml)
What is the onset like using NTK and why?
Slower onset of action than thiopentone due to less plasma protein binding and less lipid solublility.
is pentobarbitone commonly used?
No longer available!
Name 4 reasons why NTK is no longer used?
- slow recovery
- difficult to source
- CVS and respiratory depression
- Irritant
Name another form of anaesthetic?
Injectable steroid anaesthetics - saffan
Are injectable steroid anaesthetics used common?
No longer available in the UK in this form.
Name 2 examples of an injectable steroid anaesthetic?
Alphaxalone (6mg/ml) and alphadonolone (3mg/ml)
How do the two compare?
Alphaxolone is more potent and alphadonolone
By what are injectable steroid anaesthetics solubolised by?
Cremaphor EL
In what species were injectable steroid anaesthetics used?
Pigs and ruminants
What is a major contraindication of using injectable steroid anaesthetics?
They cause a massive histamine release
What do injectable steroid anaesthetics cause in some cats?
anaphylaxis.
Name two side effects of the massive histamine release associated with injecatble steroid?
Swollen larynx and swollen paws.
What is the formulation of alphalaxone without cremaphor?
A HPBCD (hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin) - donut shaped molecule (hydrophillic on the outside and lipophilic on the inside.
what is the trade name of alfaxalone?
alfaxan
In what species is alfaxalone used?
Dogs and cats.
How does alfaxalone cause anaesthesia?
By inhibiting the GABA receptor.
What does alfaxalone look like?
Clear, colourless solution - neuroactive.
How quickly is alfaxalone cleared from the body and why?
Very rapidly - short plasma elimination hald-life.
How can alfaxalone be used to maintain anaesthesia?
Repeated boluses or as TIVA
How quickly is the induction agent given if an injectable steroid anaesthetic?
Over 60 seconds.
Does alfaxalone or propofol lead to better recovery?
Propofol
What is occassionally seen with alfaxalone recovery and what is required?
Occasional apnoea and IPPV might be needed.
Name 3 good properties associated with alfaxalone?
- cardiovascularly stable
- NO HISTAMINE RELEASE
- good muscle relaxant
Why should animals not be disturbed during recovery with alfaxalone?
Because excitement can occur.