Other injectable Anes

Question 1

What are neuroleptanalgesics

Answer 1

an opioid and tranquilizer given for a short period of profound state of sedation/analgesia

Question 2

for what procedures would neuroleptanalgesics be given

Answer 2

minor, short procedures (suture wounds, pull quills intubate)

Question 3

why we dont use neuroleptanalgesics in young/healthy animals

Answer 3

BMR too fast

Question 4

neuroleptanalgesics are useful for what kinds of patients

Answer 4

high-risk animals (geriatric, debilitated, chronically ill)

Question 5

why do we typically administer the tranquilizer before the opioid

Answer 5

reduces risk of emesis or CNS excitement

Question 6

give neuroleptanalgesics slowly to avoid

Answer 6

apnea, bradycardia

Question 7

desirable effects of etomidate

Answer 7

induce anes, good muscle relaxant

Question 8

etomidate side effects

Answer 8

a little respiration depression, IV leakage can cause phlebitis (inflammation of vein or perivascular reaction), can produce hemolysis in cats

Question 9

Guaifenesin (GG) is used for

Answer 9

lage animal muscle relaxant

Question 10

how Guaifenesin is used in combo with an induction agent

Answer 10

Induction agent given, use GG as continuous drips to keep under,

Question 11

contents of a triple drip of guaifenesin

Answer 11

GG, ketamine, a2 ag

Question 12

tennets of Alfaxan

Answer 12

D/c, IV, induction time 60 sec, lasts 15-30min, additional doses may be given