Rabbit 9 Flashcards

1
Q

what about anatomy makes rabbits difficult for surgery

A

-sm thoracic cavity
-lg GI
-high metabolic rate
-dense fur

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2
Q

why do multimodal anesthesia?

A

brings down high doses

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3
Q

do you need to starve before procedure?

A

no (cannot vomit)

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4
Q

What kind of supportive care should be given before surgery for routine?

A

meloxicam + metoclopramide (gut stimulant)

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5
Q

What kind of supportive care should be given before surgery for emergency/sick?

A

fluids + nutrition for 24 hrs

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6
Q

which food do you remove 30m before hand?

A

pellets, not hay

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7
Q

low vs high dose ketamine

A

low = analgesia
high = sedation

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8
Q

vaso effects from a2 agonists

A

vasodilation then vasoconstriction

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9
Q

heart effects of a2 agonists

A

depressed HR and RR

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10
Q

do you worry about gut stasis w opioids?

A

no (pain relief can improve gut movement)

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11
Q

benzodiazepine - good for analgesia?

A

no (muscle relaxation, sedation, and amnesia)

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12
Q

Premed protocol

A

Dex and Ket (IM) w Bupe (SQ)

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13
Q

What do we use for induction

A

alfaxalone

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14
Q

what can you use for sedation (not full GA)?

A

midazolam or bupe

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15
Q

side effects of alfaxalone

A

apnea at fast pace/high dose

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16
Q

difficulties of intubation

A

obligate nasal breather
long narrow mouth
lg torus at back of tongue

17
Q

methods for intubation (Should be in star gazing position)

A

Otoscopic
Rabbit specific laryngoscope
Blind

18
Q

describe blind intubation

A

when head too small, use curved tube, listen for air puff

19
Q

do you need local anesthetic for intubation

A

no, only if laryngospasm

20
Q

What is V-gel

A

Alternative for ET tube
Slide over tongue, displace soft pallet, sit on glottis
Dangerous without a capnograph though

21
Q

how many breaths per min do we want

A

20 - 30
(capnograph is standard)