Large animal anesth special considerations

Question 1

Long palate prevents the ___ from opening up when the horse breathes through its mouth

Answer 1

epiglottis

Question 2

When its mouth is open, __ blocks epiglottis

Answer 2

soft palate

Question 3

Due to positioning of of the horse
Large muscle groups press down on intestines, limbs → ischemia due to low blood supply that would be sufficient to cause inflammatory change
leading to

Answer 3

myositis

Question 4

in HYPP _ channels are not working properly → neurons will have problem in transmitting the signals, _ ions into the cell leaking into cell and Na-K gradient is lost

Answer 4

Na
K

Question 5

new term for COPD

Answer 5

Acute Equine asthma

Question 6

provides a picture of the patients cardio-respiratory system in the form of the CO2 waveform which provides clinicians invaluable information

Answer 6

capnogram

Question 7

__ compresses diaphragm and lungs

Answer 7

GI tract

Question 8

Vascular resistance higher in dorsal regions of horse lungs, compared to the anterior part

Answer 8

lower

Question 9

V/Q mismatch: put a ruminant in dorsal or lateral recumbency can compromise ventilation of patient T/F

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Large ruminants is usually operated in __ position

Answer 10

standing

Question 11

Recommended position during recumbent surgeries in ruminants:

Answer 11

right lateral recumbency

Question 12

dorsal recumbency and lateral recumbency sumerges cardia leading to opening up T/F

Answer 12

false

Question 13

early term pregnancy significantly compromises respiration

Answer 13

false, late

Question 14

__ can also promote regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia

Answer 14

Bloat

Question 15

large ruminants should be fasted for __ hrs and calves __hrs and water fast for __

Answer 15

48
12-24
12

Question 16

Small ruminants
Food fast for __ hours
Water fast__ hours

Answer 16

24
12

Question 17

hypoglycemic small ruminants should fast __ hrs

Answer 17

> 48hrs

Question 18

food fast for neonates

nursing fast

Answer 18

2-4 hrs

none. do not deny nursing

Question 19

how many inches should a foam have for additional support

Answer 19

6 inches

Question 20

how to rpevent regurgitation

Answer 20

let fluid out or intubate

Question 21

all animals should rinse mouth after induction (when it is already anesthetized) and prior to extubation

Answer 21

false. Except horses: no need for rinsing prior to extubation because they don’t vomit

Question 22

Pigs are economic animals: surgeries are always a need
T.F

Answer 22

surgeries are only optional, chosen

Question 23

pigs have Thick layer of SC fat: need min __ needle to go through the muscle

Answer 23

1.5”

Question 24

are also very susceptible to vasospasm and ventricular arrhythmias

Answer 24

swine

Question 25

animal susceptible to laryngospasm

Answer 25

Swine

Question 26

The __ in the pig is long and mobile

Answer 26

larynx

Question 27

fasting hrs of swine water fast

Answer 27

6-8 hrs 2 hrs