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Ruminant and Swine Anesthesia Flashcards

1
Q

which drug class are ruminants extremely sensitive to?

A

alpha 2 agonists

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2
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why is ruminal tympany a problem?

A

prevents ventilation
increases risk of regurgitation

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3
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do small ruminants have issues with muscle compression?

A

less than large

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4
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what is the toxic dose of local anesthetics?

A

6-8 mg/kg

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5
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why are ruminants difficult to intubate?

A

have to manually intubate

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6
Q

which side is the esophagus of camelids on?

A

left side

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7
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where can you give intramuscular injections in camelids?

A

triceps
quadriceps
semitendinosus
epaxial

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8
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what are the concerns with camelids?

A

venous access
intramuscular injection sites different
big bulgy eyes
neck positioning/support

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9
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what may indicate a decrease in depth with camelids?

A

voluntary ventral eyelid movement

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10
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what alpha 2 agonists can you use in camelids?

A

xylazine
detomidine
detomidine gel

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11
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what can repeated or traumatic intubation lead to in swine?

A

airway obstruction

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12
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what are the venous options for swine?

A

auricular vein
cephalic/saphenous veins
jugular vein

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13
Q

what is difficult about venous access in swine?

A

painfully limited options
difficult to maintain
tiny vessel size

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14
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what are the doses for swine of analgesia?

A

in general similar to dog dosages

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15
Q

where should intramuscular injections be given to swine?

A

caudal to base of ear
increased needle length to reach muscle

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16
Q

what should you avoid giving alone to swine for induction?

A

alfaxalone
propofol

17
Q

how can you monitor depth in swine?

A

shivering/shaking
eyes

18
Q

what is swine predisposes them to malignant hyperthermia/capture myopathy?

A

ryanodine 1 receptor gene
also just predisposed

19
Q

do ruminants often run into hypotension?

A

no

20
Q

what is intubation like with ruminants?

A

manual intubation

21
Q

is motility decreased under anesthesia?

A

yes

22
Q

why should ruminants be fasted prior to anesthesia?

A

decrease risk of regurgitation/aspiration
decrease rumen size and pulmonary compression

23
Q

what can you use for ruminal tympany?

A

orogastric tube
trocarisation

24
Q

what should you wait for to extubate a ruminant?

A

several strong swallows
eructation three times

25
Q

what opioids can be used in small ruminants?

A

morphine
hydromorphone
fentanyl patches
buprenorphine

26
Q

what drugs can you use on camelids?

A

alpha2 agonists
opioids
ketamine
benzodiazepines
acepromazine

27
Q

what should you keep in mind about the lungs of a pig?

A

cranial branching right bronchus

28
Q

are swine prone to hypoxemia?

A

yes

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