Swine Anesthesia Flashcards

1
Q

What makes pig anesthesia more difficult?

A

difficult to restrain
poor venous access
more challenging to intubate
prone to malignant hyperthermia

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2
Q

How long should food be withheld for?

A

6-12 hours

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3
Q

For IM injection, why would you need to use a long needle? & where is the ideal site for injection?

A

large amount of SQ fat

behind the ears

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4
Q

Which veins are good for IV catheter placement?

A

Auricular v
Cephalic v
Lateral saphenous v

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5
Q

Which drug is good for sedation & premed?

A

Azeperone

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6
Q

Azeperone can be combined w which drugs?

A

Opioids +/- ketamine

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7
Q

Why is Azeperone a good option to use?

A

minimal CV effects
antiarrhythmic
minimal resp effects
potent antiemetic

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8
Q

Why are alpha 2 adrenoceptor agonists not the best?

A

pigs are less sensitive

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9
Q

What is a good general sedation & premed combination?

A

Benzodiazepines (diazepam, midazolam) + ketamine

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10
Q

Which drug combinations are good for IM induction of anesthesia? (2)

A

Xylazine + Telazol

Xylazine + Ketmaine

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11
Q

Which drug combinations are good for IV induction of anesthesia?

A

Tripple drip (Xylazine + Ketmaine + Guaiphenesin)
Propofol
Alfaxalone
Azaperone

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12
Q

Why use a topical anesthetic for intubation?

A

to reduce the risk of laryngospam

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13
Q

Which inhalant drug is used to maintain anesthesia?

A

iso

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14
Q

Which TIVA technique can be used to maintain anesthesia?

A

propofol CRI

triple drip

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15
Q

Which NSAID is used for analgesia?

A

Meloxicam or Carprofen

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16
Q

What is the mechanism of action of Malignant Hyperthermia?

A

mutation of Ryanodine Ca release channel w/in sarcoplasma reticulum causing increased Ca release

17
Q

What does the MoA lead to?

A

intense muscle spasm & increase in body temp

18
Q

Which 2 drugs should NOT be used bc of the risk of malignant hyperthermia?

A

Suxamethonium

Halothane

19
Q

What are the signs/symptoms of malignant hyperthermia?

A
rapidly increased CO2
muscle rigidity
dramatic increase in body temp
tachypnea, dyspnea, apnea
hypoxia, cyanosis
metabolic acidosis w respiratory acidosis
death
20
Q

How to you treat malignant hyperthermia?

A

Stop inhalant anesthetic
cool down
give dantrolene
NaHCO3 IV w adequate ventilation