Avian Anesthetics

Question 1

Question 1:

What are the names given to the cranial air sacks in avian species

A – Cervical, caudal thorax, and clavicular

B – Cranial thorax, cervical, and caudal thorax

C – Cranial thorax, caudal thorax, and clavicular

D – Cervical, clavicular, and cranial thorax

Answer 1

D – Cervical, clavicular, and cranial thorax

Question 2

Question 2:

Birds can breathe through their mouth. True or false?

A - True

B - False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What statement best describes inspiration and expiration in avian species

A – Inspiration is an active process, expiration is a passive process

B – Inspiration is a passive process, expiration is an active process

C – Inspiration is an active process, expiration is also an active process

D – Inspiration is a passive process, expiration is also a passive process

Answer 3

C – Inspiration is an active process, expiration is also an active process

Question 4

During induction, what makes it more challenging in diving birds?

A – They have 10 air sacs

B – They are more easily stressed

C – They can hold their breath

D – They breathe through their beaks

Answer 4

C – They can hold their breath

Question 5

What is a side affect of poor induction via injectable drugs?

A – Inadequate muscle relaxation

B – Cardiopulmonary depression

C – A prolonged/violent recovery

D – All of the above

Answer 5

D – All of the above

Question 6

Induction via inhalation agents have been shown to be rapid and result in quick and smooth recoveries, true or false?

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

How long does sedation usually take to occur?

A – 1 minute

B – 2 minutes

C – 3 minutes

D – 40 seconds

Answer 7

A -1 minute

Question 8

The risk of damage to the tracheal lining can be reduced by doing which of the following:

A – Using a bigger endotracheal tube.

B – Lubricating the endotracheal tube.

C – Inflating the cuff on the endotracheal tube.

D – Ensuring a tight fit of the endotracheal tube.

Answer 8

B – Lubricating the endotracheal tube.

Question 9

What type of anaesthetic circuit should be used for avians:

A – Rebreathing circuit

B – Non rebreathing circuit

Answer 9

B – Non rebreathing circuit

Question 10

What size of bird should always be intubated:

A – Above 200g

B – Above 100g

C – Above 300g

D – Above 50g

Answer 10

A – Above 200g

Question 11

Where is the trachea situated in the bird:

A – On their left

B – Above the oesophagus

C – On their right

D – Below the oesophagus

Answer 11

C – On their right

Question 12

What is the correct respiration rate for a small bird?

A – 15-30 bpm

B – 20-40 bpm

C – 30-60 bpm

D – 50-70 bpm

Answer 12

C – 30-60 bpm

Question 13

What is the correct respiration rate for a large bird?

A – 30-60 bpm

B – 15-30 bpm

C – 20-40 bpm

D – 10-25 bpm

Answer 13

B – 15-30 bpm

Question 14

Which of the following options shows indications that a patient is still within a sufficient depth of anaesthesia for surgical intervention?

A – Corneal reflex present but not palpebral reflex, no pain with cloacal pinch, slow and deep respiration

B – Corneal reflex absent, no pain with cloacal pinch, respiration remains within normal parameters

C – Corneal and palpebral reflex present, no pain with cloacal pinch, slow and deep respiration

D – Coreal and papebral reflex present, pain with cloacal pinch, increase in respiration rate

Answer 14

A – Corneal reflex present but not palpebral reflex, no pain with cloacal pinch, slow and deep respiration

Question 15

What should be provided to the patient until they can breathe again on their own?

A – Nitrous Oxide

B – Analgesia

C- Anaesthetic Agent

D – Oxygen

Answer 15

D – Oxygen

Question 16

What part of the bird’s anatomy can you squeeze to stimulate recovery?

A – Comb

B – Keel Bone

C – Ribs

D – Wing

Answer 16

D – Wing

Question 17

What can be done to prevent damage to the patients wings when in the recovery phase?

A – Place in a large kennel/container to give enough room for wingspan.

B – Tie wings together to prevent movement.

C – Wrap the bird in a towel.

D – Leave bird alone in a dark and quiet room.

Answer 17

C – Wrap the bird in a towel.

Question 18

What position should the patient be placed in to prevent air sac compression?

A – Sternal

B – Lateral

C – Dorsal-Ventral

D – Upright

Answer 18

A – Sternal

Question 19

What is an important condition to monitor for until the bird can perch?

A – Hypoxia

B – Apnoea

C – Dyspnoea

D – Anaemia

Answer 19

B – Apnoea