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Cats and Dogs with Anesthesia Flashcards

1
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What is the preanesthetic prep for cats?

A

Fasting: 4-12 hours; keep water available
Predmeds: useful
Injections: IM, SC; small needles; some drugs hurt

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Why ar epremeds in cats beneficial?

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Decrease anxiety
Decrease anesthetic requirements
Analgesia

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What are preclinical anxiolytics that can be used in cats?

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Gabapentin: 100-200 mg/cat as the capsule form 90 min prior to transport
Trazodone: 50 mg/cat at home prior to transport

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What does acepromazine do for other drugs in cats?

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Improve effects of other drugs

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5
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What cats are benzodiazepines good to use with?

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Debilitated cats

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What is common with mu agonist opioids in cats?

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Post-op hyperthermia

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What is usually important in cats with anticholinergics?

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High HR

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What do premed combinations include?

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Dissociative

Analgesic

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What should be done to cats after premeds?

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Place IV catheter and prepare for induction

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10
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What are the induction drug choices for cats?

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Propofol
Dissociative
Alfaxalone
Mask
Chamber
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11
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What is needed for maintenance in cats?

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Non-rebreathing systems

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How much IV fluids should cats get?

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3-5 ml/kg/hr

Shock= 50 ml/kg

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13
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Can spring loaded mouth gags be used in cats? Why?

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No!

Acute blindness follows

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What are the premeds for dogs?

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Fasting
Preemptive analgesia
Breed issues
Combinations popular
Choices depend on animals and procedure
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15
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What is used for an aggressive dog?

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Single IM injection
Neuroleptanalgesic
Telazol +/- opioid or alpha-2 agonist
Ketamine + hydro + dexmed

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16
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What is used for induction in dogs?

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Propofol
Alfaxalone
Ketamine + Diazepam
Choice depends on preference, health status, availability

17
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What is used for maintenance in dogs < 5 kgs?

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Non-rebreathing systems

18
Q

What is used for maintenance in dogs > 5 kgs?

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Pediatric circle system 5-8 kgs

Adult circle system >8-10 kgs

19
Q

What drugs are used for maintenance in dogs?

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Iso or sevoflurane
Injectable anesthetics (TIVA)
20
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How much IV fluids should dogs get?

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5 ml/kg/hr

Shock= 90 ml/kg

21
Q

What is needed in recovery of dogs?

A

Analgesia
Extubate- swallowing
Patient welfare

22
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What are causes of brachycephalic syndrome?

A 
Stenotic nares
Elongated soft palate
Redundant laryngeal tissues
Everted laryngeal saccules
Hypoplastic tracheas
High vagal tone
Often overweight
23
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What should be done with dogs that have brachycephalic syndrome?

A

Do not premed or recover without close observation

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