LEC: Equine anesthesia Flashcards
0
Q
What does standing chemical restrain prevent?
A
Injuries associated with Recumbency (muscle and nerve damage)
1
Q
What is the most common form of anesthesia with equine anesthesia?
A
Standing chemical restraint
2
Q
What are three anes. Agents used in horses?
A
Alpha 2 agonists
Acepromazine
Opioid agents (buporphenol)
3
Q
What can field anesthetics be used for?
A
Short surgical or diagnostic procedures
4
Q
What does field anesthesia induce?
A
Light plane of general anesthesia
5
Q
What kind of anesthesia is used for longer surgical procedures?
A
Inhalant
6
Q
How big does an animal need to be to use a large animal anesthesia machine?
A
> 150kg
