Ruminant Surgery and Anesthesia Flashcards
1
Q
Domestic ruminants have a multi-compartmental stomach with a large rumen which does not completely empty. What happens if the animal is not sternal?
A
They could bloat
2
Q
How long are ruminants fasted for?
A
48 hours even without water
3
Q
What are the complications associated with recumbency and anesthesia?
A
Rumen bloat
Regurgitation and salivation
Aspiration
4
Q
Fasting and water depravation will decrease the likelihood of what?
A
Tympany and regurgitation
5
Q
How does fasting and water depravation decrease the likelihood of tympany and regurgitation?
A
Decreasing the amount of fermentable ingesta
6
Q
Neonates are at a risk for developing what?
A
Hypoglycemia
