2- Preparation of anaesthesia Flashcards
List 3 important considerations when prepping a patient for anaesthesia
Signalment = age, history, breed, genetic sensitivity, Demeanour
Anaesthesia history
Do a clinical exam
Additional diagnostics? - pre ga bloods
Decide on ASA category
Discuss risk with owner & gain consent
How long should you starve a dog/cat for prior to anaesthesia?
at least 6 hours
What do you need to consider in younger animals regarding starving
Dogs and cats aged less than 8 weeks or weighing < 2 kg are at greater risk of hypoglycaemia and should not be fasted for > 1–2 h
What extra prep may you need to do for a horse before GA
Remove shoes, clean out feet, flush mouth for dentistry, groom
What size needle should you use for IV access for a dog & horse
Horse = 14G in jugular
Dog = 20G in cephalic
What may frightened/dangerous animals require when being anaesthesia
More profound sedation than cooperative calm individuals
What does a high ASA category suggest
high ASA scores have been shown to be predictive of anaesthetic morbidity and mortality in veterinary patients
How should you decide what size catheter to use when anaesthetising a patient
reduce resistance-to-flow and clot formation, the largest possible gauge catheter appropriate for the vessel to be catheterised should be selected
