Lecture 11: Premedications Flashcards
What is neuroleptoanalgesia
Combined sedative and opioid
What is ASA status 1
Healthy patient
What is ASA status 2 and some examples
Mild systemic disease
Ex: skin tumor, fracture without shock, uncomplicated hernia, cryptorchid, localized infection, compensated cardiac disease
What is ASA stratus 3 and some examples
Severe systemic disease
Ex: Hypovolemia, fever, dehydration, anemia, cachexia
What is ASA status 4 and some examples
Severe systemic disease that threatens daily life
Ex: severe hypovolemia and dehydration, cardiac disease, very high fever, uremia, toxemia, anemia, emaciation
What is ASA status 5 and some examples
Patient won’t severe more than 1 day without tx
Ex: extreme dehydration, shock, terminal malignancy or infection, severe trauma
What is the mechanism of action for acepromazine
Dopamine and alpha1 receptor antagonist
Also Muscarinic, histamine and serotonin antagonist
What are the effects of acepromazine on CNS
Sedation, muscle rigidity with high doses
What are the cardiovascular effects of acepromazine
Vasodilation/hypotension- decrease CO
Anti-arrhythmic- alpha 1
What are the respiratory effects of acepromazine
Minimal- decrease RR and increase TV, bronchodilator
What are the hematologic effects of acepromazine
Decrease PCV, inhibit platelet aggregation, anti-histamine
What are the GI effects of acepromazine
Anti-emetic, decrease LES tone, decrease gastric emptying
What can acepromazine cause in horses
Penile prolapse
What does acepromazine do to urethral sphincter
Relaxes
Does acepromazine provide analgesia and is there a reversal
No to both
What are some side effects of acepromazine
Vasodilation-hypotension, decreased platelet aggregation, muscle rigidity, splenic enlargement, hypothermia
What is the onset of action of acepromazine IV and IM
IM- 30 minutes
IV-5-10 minutes
What is the duration of effect of acepromazine
4-6hrs
When should you reduce dose of acepromazine
IV dose, geriatrics, and large breeds
When do you use acepromazine
Healthy patients undergoing simple surgeries- spay, neuter, orthopedic
When do you be cautious using acepromazine
Bleeding or anemia, stallions, neonates, thrombocytopenia
What species is the most sensitive/requires lowest dose for alpha2 agonists
Cattle
What are the effects of alpha2 agonists on CNS
Sedation, anxiolytic, bradycardia
What are the cardiovascular effects of alpha2 agonists
1st phase- vasoconstriction and bradycardia
2nd phase- vasodilation and bradycardia
Bradyarrythmias- AV block, sinus bradycardia, ventricular arrhythmias
Decrease CO
What are the effects of alpha2 agonist on respiratory system
Respiratory depression, increase TV
What are the effects of alpha2 agonists on GI
Emesis (xylazine-cats)
Decrease GI motility
What are the effects of alpha2 agonists on urogenital
Increase urine production and increase uterine pressure
Do alpha2 agonists cause hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
What is the effect of alpha2 on muscles
Muscle relaxers
Do alpha2 agonist provide analgesia and is there a reversal
Yes to both
What are some side effects of alpha 2 agonist
Ileus, respiratory depression, bradycardia and hypertension, followed by hypotension, hyperglycemia, ataxia
What is the onset of action for alpha2 agonists IV, IM, transmucosal
IV: 1-5 mins
IM: 5-20
Transmucosal: 30-40mins
What is the duration of action of alpha2 agonists
30-60 minutes
When do you want to treat bradycardia associated with alpha2 agonists
Don’t treat in first phase when hypertensive and bradycardia because will increase HR and BP, wait for second phase when hypotension and bradycardia
When should you avoid use of alpha2 agonists
Sheep-pulmonary edema- death
Pregnancy- esp. 1st trimester
Zenalpha- medetomidine and vatinoxan: what is it used for and why is it better than just medetomidine alone
Approved for dogs for sedation (not undergoing GA)
Vatinoxan is an alpha2 peripheral antagonist so don’t have the CV effects- no hypotension/vasoconstriction and reflex bradycardia
What is the onset time for zenalpha and duration of action
Onset: 5-15 minutes
Duration: 30-45 minutes
What is the most and least selective alpha2 agonist
Most: dexmedetomidine
Least: xylazine