Large Animal Flashcards
What anesthetic doses do Larger animals with lower metabolic rates require?
lower dosage
why is handling and restraint of anesthetized large animals is critically important?
they stumble and fall a lot when disoriented
what is the most common form of anesthesia in equine? (2)
when are they used?
- Sedation
- standing chemical restraint
For diagnostic and minor surgical procedures
Why would you avoid putting a horse under general anesthesia?
Prevents injuries associated w/ recumbency
what are some anesthetics used in standing chemical restraint? (3)
- Xylazine or Detomidine alone
- Xylazine + butorphanol + acepromazine
- Detomidine + butorphanol
another name for Intravenous general anesthesia
field anesthesia
when is intravenous general anesthesia used?
can be used for short surgical or diagnostic procedures
20-45 minute procedures
when using field anesthesia where should you induce the horse?
Area must be free of visible hazards
Anesthetic agent used for intravenous general anesthesia? (3)
- Xylazine + Diazepam
- Xylazine + Ketamine
- Xylazine + Ketamine +Guaifenesin (triple drip)
when is inhalant anesthesia used on horses?
longer surgical procedures > 60 minutes
why should you rinse mouth prior to induction?
may have some residual plant material in mouth
what position should the limbs of horses be in during surgical anesthesia?
Pads used to keep limbs parallel
why is monitoring BP on horses important during surgical anesthesia?
Hypoxemia (hypoventilation) and hypotension
Drugs used for sedation in large animals can include (5)
- Acepromazine
- xylazine
- detomidine
- butorphanol
- morphine
when should a large animal gas anesthesia machine be used?
if patient > 150 kg
