Large animal anesth special considerations Flashcards
Long palate prevents the ___ from opening up when the horse breathes through its mouth
epiglottis
When its mouth is open, __ blocks epiglottis
soft palate
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
myositis
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
Na
K
new term for COPD
Acute Equine asthma
provides a picture of the patients cardio-respiratory system in the form of the CO2 waveform which provides clinicians invaluable information
capnogram
__ compresses diaphragm and lungs
GI tract
Vascular resistance higher in dorsal regions of horse lungs, compared to the anterior part
lower
V/Q mismatch: put a ruminant in dorsal or lateral recumbency can compromise ventilation of patient T/F
true
Large ruminants is usually operated in __ position
standing
Recommended position during recumbent surgeries in ruminants:
right lateral recumbency
dorsal recumbency and lateral recumbency sumerges cardia leading to opening up T/F
false
early term pregnancy significantly compromises respiration
false, late
__ can also promote regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia
Bloat
large ruminants should be fasted for __ hrs and calves __hrs and water fast for __
48
12-24
12
