Rabbit 9 Flashcards
what about anatomy makes rabbits difficult for surgery
-sm thoracic cavity
-lg GI
-high metabolic rate
-dense fur
why do multimodal anesthesia?
brings down high doses
do you need to starve before procedure?
no (cannot vomit)
What kind of supportive care should be given before surgery for routine?
meloxicam + metoclopramide (gut stimulant)
What kind of supportive care should be given before surgery for emergency/sick?
fluids + nutrition for 24 hrs
which food do you remove 30m before hand?
pellets, not hay
low vs high dose ketamine
low = analgesia
high = sedation
vaso effects from a2 agonists
vasodilation then vasoconstriction
heart effects of a2 agonists
depressed HR and RR
do you worry about gut stasis w opioids?
no (pain relief can improve gut movement)
benzodiazepine - good for analgesia?
no (muscle relaxation, sedation, and amnesia)
Premed protocol
Dex and Ket (IM) w Bupe (SQ)
What do we use for induction
alfaxalone
what can you use for sedation (not full GA)?
midazolam or bupe
side effects of alfaxalone
apnea at fast pace/high dose
difficulties of intubation
obligate nasal breather
long narrow mouth
lg torus at back of tongue
methods for intubation (Should be in star gazing position)
Otoscopic
Rabbit specific laryngoscope
Blind
describe blind intubation
when head too small, use curved tube, listen for air puff
do you need local anesthetic for intubation
no, only if laryngospasm
What is V-gel
Alternative for ET tube
Slide over tongue, displace soft pallet, sit on glottis
Dangerous without a capnograph though
how many breaths per min do we want
20 - 30
(capnograph is standard)
