Inj Anesthetic Agents & Techniques Flashcards
The effects of an IV anesthetic is usually detected in _______ sec
30-60
6 types of injectable categories for anesthetic agents
- Propofol;
- Dissociatives;
- Etomidate;
- Guafenesin;
- Locals;
- Neuromuscular blocking agents
6 ideal characteristics of injectable anesthetics:
- Rapid onset & recovery;
- Non-toxic;
- Lack of adverse cardiovascular & resp. effects;
- RAPID METABOLISM*
- Analgesic effects;
- Muscle relaxation
Injectable anesthetics are used to induce anesthesia, its given ________ minutes AFTER a pre-medication
15-20 minutes
Injectable anesthetics should be given till the animal is _______
induced
These are described as dissociative drugs; animals appear awake but are immobile and unaware; doesnt have any effective reversal agents
Cyclohexamines
Cyclohexamines are best combined with what?
Muscle relaxant drugs EX. Valium
Cyclohexamines have what type of effect?
Exaggerated reflexes; sensitivity to sound; increase muscle tone/rigidity
Cyclohexamines have analgesic effects on skin and limbs, but _______ analgesia is poor
visceral
High doses of cyclohexamines can cause what side effect?
seizures
Cyclohexamines have ____ ______ _______ and are controlled substances
wide safety margins
Cylohexamines are NOT administered alone? T or F
True
Cyclohexmaines are the least likely to cause what?
Hypotension
What is Apenustic Respiratory Pattern:
Breath holding usually in cats
Ketamine is only licensed for use in what animals?
Cats and sub-human primates
How is ketamine given in cats?
PO
Valium can only go what injection?
IV
3 other ketamine combos:
- Ket/Rompun;
- Ket/Midazolam;
- Ket//Ace
This is sold only when combined with Zolazepam as Telazol
Tiletamine
This drug is great for immobilization of wildlife species:
Telazol
Ketamine is only licensed for use in what animals?
Cats and sub-human primates
How is ketamine given in cats?
PO
Valium can only go what injection?
IV
3 other ketamine combos:
- Ket/Rompun;
- Ket/Midazolam;
- Ket//Ace
This is sold only when combined with Zolazepam as Telazol
Tiletamine
This drug is great for immobilization of wildlife species:
Telazol
Ketamine is only licensed for use in what animals?
Cats and sub-human primates
How is ketamine given in cats?
PO
Valium can only go what injection?
IV
3 other ketamine combos:
- Ket/Rompun;
- Ket/Midazolam;
- Ket//Ace
This is sold only when combined with Zolazepam as Telazol
Tiletamine
This drug is great for immobilization of wildlife species:
Telazol
Ketamine is only licensed for use in what animals?
Cats and sub-human primates
How is ketamine given in cats?
PO
Valium can only go what injection?
IV
3 other ketamine combos:
- Ket/Rompun;
- Ket/Midazolam;
- Ket//Ace
This is sold only when combined with Zolazepam as Telazol
Tiletamine
This drug is great for immobilization of wildlife species:
Telazol
Ketamine is only licensed for use in what animals?
Cats and sub-human primates