Patient Factors

Question 1

What are four factors to consider when preventing anesthesia problems in a pediatric patients (<3 months)

Answer 1

1. Fasting (dont)
2. Immature organ function
3. Small anatomy
4. Hypothermia

Question 2

Why is immature organ function a problem for pediatric patients during anesthesia 3

Answer 2

1. Decreased protein (hepatic)
2. Decreased hepatic metabolism
3. Decreased renal excretion

Question 3

Why is fasting not a good idea in pediatric patients before anesthesia

Answer 3

1. (fasting)Hypoglycemia leading to seizures
2. Dehydration

Question 4

Why are pediatric patients at risk for hypothermia 3

Answer 4

1. Less body fat
2. Greater surface area
3. Can’t shiver

Question 5

Stenotic nares
Elongated soft pallet
Everted laryngeal saccules
Hypoplastic trachea

Answer 5

Brachycephalic anatomic abnormalities = anesthesia risk

Question 6

The anatomic abnormalities of brachycephalics put them at risk for ________________ compromise. What other complication are they susceptible to

Answer 6

Respiratory Compromise
Increased parasympathetic tone

Question 7

What are four precautions that can help reduce the risk for anesthesia problems in a brachycephalic breed

Answer 7

1. Preoxygenate 5 min
2. Rapid induction
3. Rapid intubation
4. Maintain tube after

Question 8

Name four sighthound breeds

Answer 8

1. Whippet
2. Greyhound
3. Afghan
4. Russian wolf hound

Question 9

Some people believe that ______________ cause problems in sighthounds

Answer 9

Barbiturates

Question 10

Some people believe that ______________ ______________ may be decreased in sighthounds, making it a good idea to choose anesthetic agents that are not metabolized by the liver

Answer 10

Hepatic Metabolism