Resp surgery

Question 1

Pre-op plan

Answer 1

• procedure
• airway
• position (standing, recumbency)
• contingency plan
• recovery plan (feeding, stabling)

Question 2

Advantages of standing sedation

Answer 2

• reduced GA risks
• cheaper
• anatomical advantages (access, position)
• less facilities and experts required

Question 3

Disadvantages of standing sedation

Answer 3

• not all have suitable temperament
• less control of situation if comps arise
• duration limited

Question 4

Sinus flap indications

Answer 4

• sinus empyema (pus)
• sinus cysts, ethmoid haematoma
• maxillary tooth repulsion

Question 5

Advantages of GA

Answer 5

• more control of horse
• good access and visualisation
• less time pressure, but takes longer
• less noise, movement sensitive
• control of airway

Question 6

Disadvantages of GA

Answer 6

• cost, expertise, time, facilities
• risk of GA
• airway supervision at all times