Pre (MPD) and post (recovery) anesthesia

Question 1

patient eval before anesthesia

Answer 1

characteristics, med history, physical exam, diagnostic testing

Question 2

patient characteristics that can have effects with anesthesia

Answer 2

species, breed, age, gender

Question 3

what things should be included in med history?

Answer 3

signalment, meds, previous surgery or diagnosis, changes, is patient fasted?

Question 4

what should be evaluated during physical exam before anesthesia?

Answer 4

BCS, C/V, resp, hepatic, renal, CNS

Question 5

what should be included in diagnostic testing before anesthesia?

Answer 5

varies depending on age/status
mini panel, full panel, urinalysis, thoracic rads, ECG

Question 6

patient prep

Answer 6

varies depending on procedure
fasting- food: 8-12 hours before, water: 2-4 hours before
stabilize prior to procedure if necessary
keep in a quiet area, reduce stress, place IV catheter, do PE, do B/W

Question 7

equipment and supplies for prepping for surgery

Answer 7

correct anesthesia machine, other supplies ready like IVF, ETT, drugs

Question 8

IVF supplies

Answer 8

IV catheter, infusion set, flush, tape, clippers, scrub/alcohol
IVF rate: 5-10 mL/hr

Question 9

extubation

Answer 9

connected to 100% oxygen
cuff deflated, untie tube, swallowing
gently pull out tube, watch for vomit/regurg and watch airway

Question 10

recovery

Answer 10

restore to normal state