Pain Management & Euthanasia Flashcards
What is the only drug approved for pain in the U.S.?
Transdermal banamine
What is the duration of action for lidocaine?
1h w/o epinephrine
2h w/ epinephrine
What is the only approved NSAID in cattle?
Flunixin
Why don’t we use xylazine very often for pain management?
Xylazine is also a sedative. Sedative effects last much longer than analgesic effects.
T/F: Do not use epinephrine w/ lidocaine when doing a ring block as it has been shown to lead to ischemic necrosis around the limb.
True
What are the three approved method of euthanasia in cattle?
Gunshot
Captive Bolt
Euthanasia solution
T/F: When utilizing a gunshot for euthanasia, it is important to shoot the animal right between the eyes.
False - common misconception is that you are supposed to aim between the eyes
What are some cons to using euthanasia solution?
Expensive
Wildlife, farm animal exposure
Controlled drug
What must you follow up a captive bolt with?
Bleeding out
If using anything method other than euthanasia solution, captive bolt, or gunshot, what must you include?
Anesthesia!
Name some alternative methods of euthanasia
Chlorhex, KCl, Caudal aorta incision, Rocal
Explain euthanasia using AO lidocaine
- Anesthetize animal
- Place 16ga 4” needle in the AO space
- Administer 35-60CC lidocaine
What is the most widely used opioid in food animal practice? When is it indicated?
Butorphanol
Short term analgesia for acute, severe post-op pain
T/F: A dairy cow is recovering from hemorrhagic bowel syndrome and appears to be in a significant amount of discomfort. To make her more comfortable, it would be best to leave the producer with a small amount of butorphanol to re-dose her with every 4-6 hours.
False - not a good idea to distribute opioids to clients
