Surgical Procedures

Question 1

how long should they fast for

Answer 1

12-18 hours no withholding water

Question 2

ruminal bloat is generally not a problem

Answer 2

true

Question 3

the head should be ___ than the body

Answer 3

lower

Question 4

what is the most common recognized complication of anesthesia in camelids

Answer 4

nasal edema

Question 5

what is the commonly used drug for premed

Answer 5

xylazine

Question 6

how is induction acomplished

Answer 6

ketamine and diazepam

Question 7

why is padding important

Answer 7

to protect the animal from pressure point sores and helping to position

Question 8

anesthetized vitals

Answer 8

HR - 40–70
RR - 10–20, or 15–25
ETCO2 - 40-50 mmhg
MAP - 80-100mmHG

Question 9

camelides will generally try to stand in recovery

Answer 9

false - will not until fully aware and functional

Question 10

when is castration normally done

Answer 10

2 years old

Question 11

what are the different approaches to castration

Answer 11

scrotal, prescrotal

Question 12

what are the two approaches for a c-section

Answer 12

ventral midline or paralumbar fossa

Question 13

during a c section is the placenta left inside or removed

Answer 13

left inside

Question 14

when should the placenta be passed

Answer 14

within 72 hours of the procedure