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Anaesthesia for Airway/Dental/Ocular Surgery Flashcards

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What general considerations can we have for dental anaesthesia?

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Restricted access to head
Lots of water - cold/aspiration
Geriatric patients/underlying conditions
Painful!

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What anaesthetic considerations should we have for dental surgery?

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Pain
Haemorrhage
Hypothermia
Aspiration of water/fluids
Length of procedure
Concurrent disease

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What anaesthetic considerations should we have for geriatric dental patients?

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Reduced CV reserve - baroreceptor function reduced = more prone to hypotension
Reduced functional residual capacity (FRC) - more prone to hypoxia
Reduced muscle mass - prone to hypothermia
Reduced liver/kidney function - drug dosages, length of action

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What pre-op considerations should we have for dental patients?

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Blood/urine testing
Other diagnostics e.g. X-rays?
Full clinical exam - anorexia? common in cats with dental dx
Other disease processes?
Fluid therapy - pre/peri/post?
Premedication - may already be on abx/NSAIDs
Breathing system selection

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What analgesia can we consider for dental surgery and why?

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Consider local blocks
Analgesia is vital! - MAC sparing properties

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What peri-op considerations should we have for dental patients?

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Cuffed ET tube essential
Risk of aspiration due to water from machine - mouth pack must be in place
Care when turning - ensure ET tube not kinking/twisting
Avoid spring-loaded mouth gags esp. in cats
Haemorrhage risk
Positioning - pad joints/consider atelectasis

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What does an infraorbital (rostral maxillary) nerve block numb?

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Soft tissues, incisor/canine and premolar teeth

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Where do we carry out an infraorbital (rostral maxillary) nerve block?

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In dogs - located on maxilla, dorsal to third maxillary premolar
Care in cats and small/brachy dogs - foramen is at the level of the medial canthus of the eye

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What does a caudal maxillary nerve block numb?

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All bones of maxilla
Soft and hard palates
Soft tissues of nose and upper lip
Dentition rostral to maxillary second molar

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Where do we carry out a caudal maxillary nerve block?

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Just caudal and central to last maxillary molar

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What does a mandibular nerve block numb?

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Entire hemimandible teeth of lower jaw (therefore bilateral discouraged due to risk of damage in recovery)

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Where do we carry out a mandibular nerve block?

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Percutaneously at ventral angle of mandible

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What does a mental nerve block numb?

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Lower incisors, skin and tissues rostral to foramen

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Where do we carry out a mental nerve block?

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Ventral to rostral root of second premolars
Easily palpated in large animals but tough to locate in smaller animals

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What equipment is required for local nerve block placement?

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Sterile needle and syringe
Local agent (lidocaine/bupivacaine - factor in use of Intubeaze in cats!)
Scrub
Alcohol wipe/liquid
Sterile gloves
Record of doses/times

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What post-op considerations should we have for dental patients?

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Analgesia!
Keep warm, dry off as much as possible
Remove mouth pack!
Tempt to eat
Continue fluids if needed
Discharge for owners - expect some bleeding etc.

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What pre-op considerations should we have for ocular surgery patients?

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Pain?
Possibility of rupture?
Concurrent diseases?
Procedure being performed?
Premedication drugs
Clip and prep - iodine solution

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What peri-op considerations should we have for ocular surgery?

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General anaesthetic considerations
Prevent further trauma e.g. Bair huggers
Maintenance of central eye for intraocular procedures
Analgesia
Manage intraocular pressure
Oculo-cardiac reflex

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What is normal IOP?

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15-20mmHg

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How can we manage IOP?

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Avoid acute increases e.g. coughing, straining, vomiting
Avoid drugs that may emetic effects e.g. morphine
Maintain a normal CO2
Avoid neck restraint/jugular pressure
Positioning - avoid ‘head down’ position

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Describe the oculo-cardiac reflex.

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Sudden reduction in heart rate associated with traction on the eye or surrounding structures
Due to stimulation of trigeminal and vagal nerves

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How can we maintain a central eye for intraocular surgery?

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Most common technique is to use neuromuscular blocking agents

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Describe analgesia regimes for ocular patients.

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Pre-emptive and multi-modal
Vital to prevent self-mutilation
Opioids, NSAIDs, topical local drops etc.
Retrobulbar block

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What does a retrobulbar block numb?

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Cranial nerves II, III, IV, V (ophthalmic and maxillary branches) and VI

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What post-op considerations should we have for ocular patients?
Analgesia Buster collar IVFT if needed Continue medication e.g. topical Feed, opportunities to toilet Prevent coughing/vomiting esp. if IOP increased Consider re-sedation/top-up if anxious/fractious
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What airway surgeries can be undergone?
Treatment of airway condition e.g. BOAS laryngeal paralysis Investigative bronchoscopy e.g. chronic cough, tracheal FB Tracheal stenting
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What are the primary abnormalities associated with BOAS?
Stenotic nares Aberrant nasal turbinates Elongated/thickened soft palate Tracheal hypoplasia
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How do BOAS patients compensate for their primary abnormalities?
Pulling harder of inspiration Creates negative pressure in throat, neck and chest
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What secondary abnormalities can BOAS patients get?
Laryngeal collapse Eversion of laryngeal saccules GI - reflex/regurgitation
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What pre-op considerations should we have for BOAS patients?
IV access vital - rapid induction and intubation Prevent stress Observation! - sedated patients can easily obstruct and regurgitate Control temperature - consider naturally hyperthermic
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How can we protect the airways of BOAS patients during anaesthesia?
Pre-oxygenation Intubation stylet? Range of ET tube sizes Cuff! Risk of regurg and aspiration - suction available, head down until airway secured
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What peri-op considerations should we have for BOAS patients?
Airway management - may need ventilation support Careful monitoring - ETCO2, BP, SpO2, ECG Maintain heat but avoid overheating Eye care crucial
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What post-op considerations should we have for BOAS patients?
Observation is key! Do not remove ET tube until actively swallowing and can maintain patent airway Be prepared for re-intubation Mild sedation can be useful in recovery for agitated patients Care with warming Oxygen supplementation, pulse ox. Discharge ASAP
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How can we manage post-op respiratory distress in brachycephalics?
Adrenaline in a nebuliser Careful with NSAID use pre-/peri-op - steroids may be needed post-op for resp crisis
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What are the typical clinical signs of laryngeal paralysis?
Stridor (high-pitched breathing sounds) Exercise intolerance Panting Coughing Hoarse bark
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How can nurses initially manage a dog presenting with suspected laryngeal paralysis?
Quiet/stress-free environment No stress - do not immediately place IVs etc. Use a fan to cool and blow air into airways Oxygen supplementation if not increasing stress Start hosp records and monitor RR Speak to vet (butorphanol?) Leave alone until calm and observe from a distance!
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What is the name of laryngeal paralysis surgery?
Unilateral Arytenoid Lateralisation (UAL) 'tie-back'
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What pre-op considerations should we have for laryngeal paralysis patients?
Risk of regurg/aspiration Pre-oxygenate, reduce stress Surgeon will want to assess laryngeal function under light plane of anaesthesia prior to intubation - consider pre-med/induction doses Pain management!
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What post-op considerations should we have for laryngeal paralysis?
Close observation Anti-tussive drugs Aspiration pneumonia a huge risk in recovery period Pain assessment Avoid collars etc. - use harnesses Feed from height with balls of wet food Avoid excitement/consider sedation
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What clinical signs/diseases may indicate a need for bronchoscopy?
Variable presentation Chronic cough Suspected lung infection Feline asthma Airway parasites Chronic aspiration pneumonia Neoplasia
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What bronchodilators can be given to a dyspnoeic patient prior to bronchoscopy?
Terbutaline - but be aware of CVS effects e.g. tachycardia
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Why would we want to perform a bronchoscopy?
For the collection of samples (Bronchial Alveolar Lavage BAL)
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What pre-op stabilisation can we offer to bronchoscopy patients?
O2 and sedation if needed Inhalational bronchodilators Systemic steroids and anti-tussive medication
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What peri-op considerations should we have for bronchoscopy patients?
May not be able to keep ET tube in place - consider TIVA and flow-by oxygen Airway protection crucial Animal can get cold due to use of coupage etc.
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What pre-op considerations should we have for bronchoscopy patients?
Minimal stress Propofol and ketamine have bronchodilatory effects Appropriate depth for induction Large diameter ET tube - scope might be able to pass through, otherwise will need to be removed Use of pulse ox./Doppler can be useful
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What potential peri-op complications can occur during bronchoscopy?
Hypoxia Bronchoconstriction (after BALs) Desaturation and shark-fin capnograph Reduced compliance Laryngeal oedema - cats Airway/lung rupture - possible during FB removal or biopsy
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What equipment do we need for bronchoscopy?
Endoscope (take pre sample!) Sterile saline Collection pots Mouth gag? Urinary catheter (for flow-by oxygen) Syringes Crash box/induction agent 3 people minimum!
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What post-op considerations should we have for bronchoscopy patients?
May have a cough Can easily occlude airway e.g. by low head carriage Constant monitoring until walking! Keep head elevated and use towels to prevent occlusion Monitor SpO2 - provide oxygen supplementation as tolerated Pneumothorax can manifest clinically later in recovery period
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What post-op complications can occur for bronchoscopy patients?
Haemorrhage in airways Desaturation of oxygen Pneumothorax due to damaged bronchi May be tension pneumothorax
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When might we consider pharyngostomy intubation?
To avoid oral cavity Or where orotracheal intubation is not possible

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