Anaesthesia Prac Flash Cards
1
Q
What is the importance of fasting the pig for 12 hours prior to surgery?
A
- Decrease likelyhood of vomiting and bloat
2
Q
What is the dose rate for diazepam?
A
- 10mg/kg
3
Q
What is the dose rate for xylazine?
A
- 2mg/kg
4
Q
What is the dose rate of zoletil?
A
4mg/kg
5
Q
What is the dose rate for propofol?
A
1 mg/kg
6
Q
Describe the scrubbing procedure?
A
- Clean with alcohol till no gross contaminants seen
- Chlorhexidine scrub – wait for 1 minute
- Then use alcohol
- Then repeat 2 and 3 – 3 times
- Spray before pig is moved into theatre
7
Q
What is the MAC of isoflurane?
A
2.19%
8
Q
How can laryngospasm be prevented?
A
- Can be prevented by giving 1-3ml of 2% lignocaine
9
Q
Why should the ET tube not be tied to the top of the mouth?
A
- Pigs are obligate nasal breathers - typing to top of mouth causes congestion
10
Q
For malignant hyperthermia:
- State the cause
- A potential trigger
- Clinical signs that may be seen
- Onset
- Management strategies
- Prevention strategies
A
11
Q
What are two opoids that can be used in pigs?
A
- Buprenorphine
- Fentanyl
12
Q
What is an NSAID that can be used in pigs?
A
- Meloxicam
