General Anesthesia

Question 1

For bovine, important differences from horses is the physiology of ruminants creates the potential for severe unique ______________ during the ________________ and _________________ of anesthesia

Answer 1

Complications during
Induction and maintenance of anesthesia

Question 2

What is the primary risk of aspiration

Answer 2

Regurgitation

Question 3

NPO for food and water for general anesthesia

Answer 3

Food: 12- 36 hours
Water: 6-12 hours

Question 4

3 ways to minimize bloat during general anesthesia
1. Correct ____________
2. Proper ___________
3. Be prepared to ___________

Answer 4

Correct recumbency
Proper fasting
Be prepared to treat

Question 5

Hypoventilation during general anesthesia can be prevented with proper ______________ depth and can be caused by anesthetic drug _______________

Answer 5

Anesthetic
reactions

Question 6

What syndrome under general anesthesia can be similar to horses and can be prevented by using proper padding and positioning

Answer 6

Compartment syndrome

Question 7

3 elements of a preanesthetic evaluation

Answer 7

1. Thorough HX
2. Complete PE
3. Blood work

Question 8

4 common preanesthetic drugs

Answer 8

1. Acepromazine
2. Xylazine
3. Detomidine
4. Anticholinergics

Question 9

These are examples of
 Inhalant gases
 Thiobarbiturates
 Ketamine
 Guaifenesin
 Telazol
 Propofol

Answer 9

Common induction drugs

Question 10

What is important to know and remember when administering pre anesthetic and induction drugs

Answer 10

FDA approval and withdrawl times