Specific Post-Operative Care

Question 1

What are considered high risks factors in the anaesthesia recovery period?

Answer 1

observation frequency- sudden deteroriate
equipment avaliability- demand
tolerance
cardiovascular/ resp depressent- oxygen toleration reduces
removal of heat provision- frequent temp monitoring

Question 2

When should the inhlant agent be terminated for reptiles?

Answer 2

15-20mins before

Question 3

Why do reptiles have a low metabolism rate?

Answer 3

cannot thermoregulate

Question 4

When should rabbits be provided food and water after surgery?

Answer 4

immediatley- prevents gut stasis
syringe/ hay

Question 5

What is the extubation requirements for a dog?

Answer 5

deflate cuff when able to swallow- prevents aspiration

Question 6

What is the extubation requirements for a cat?

Answer 6

just before regain swallow ability- risk of laryngeal spasm- blow on ear

Question 7

What are some exceptions when removing IV catheters?

Answer 7

post-op medications, IM
seizures- 2 Ivs
risk of airway obstriction
agressive patients- take IV out before mobilised