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Aggressive fluid replacement, regular insulin therapy, dextrose and K supplementation are required before emergency anesthesia for which condition?

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

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When should surgery be scheduled for a diabetic patient?

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First thing in the morning

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How much insulin should be given on surgery morning?

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1/2 the normal dose

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What is your main concern before induction in terms of glucose?

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Hypoglycemia- this is because you have fasted the patient and also given some insulin, so they may have a shortage of glucose in circulation

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This class of drugs can cause hyperglycemia via inhibition of insulin release or stimulation of glucagon release.

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Alpha-2 agonists: SHOULD NOT BE GIVEN TO DIABETIC PATIENT

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How often should you check BG during surgery with a diabetic patient?

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q. 30-60 minutes

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What is your goal BG level during anesthesia for a diabetic patient?

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150-250 mg/dl

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T/F: In a patient with an insulinoma, you should give frequent glucose supplementation.

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FALSE- your patient is used to low BG, don’t overdo it.

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What is the main concern we worry about with an insulinoma patient?

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Hypoglycemia

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What are the two types of diabetes insipidus and what is the difference?

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Central DI and Nephrogenic DI
Central: ADH deficiency
Nephrogenic: Kidney doesn’t respond to ADH

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What is our main concern with DI?

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Sodium content

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Why is it important that you never restrict water from a DI patient?

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They will become hypernatremic

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What is an underlying disease that is often seen with hyperthyroid patients?

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Renal disease is often unmasked when hyperthyroid patients are treated

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What is the best drug that can be used to treat symptoms of a thyroid storm?

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B-blocker- thyroid storm initiates catecholamine release

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What are some drugs that should be avoided in hyperthyroid patients?

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Ketamine, routine anticholinergics, ACP, and alpha-2 agonists

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What medications should be used to manage HR in hyperthyroid patients?

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Opioids and benzodiazepines

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What is the primary concern for Addison’s pre-op?

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Blood glucose and electrolytes

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What drug should you avoid with Addison’s patients?

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Etomidate- causes adrenocortical suppression

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What is an important consideration post-op for Addison patients?

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Restart chronic PO steroids ASAP

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What are the common clinical issues for hyperadrenocorticism?

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Hypertension, hypercoagulability, hepatomegaly, poor immune function and wound healing

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What is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that releases epinephrine and norepinephrine?

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Pheochromocytoma

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What drug is used to stabilize BP and HR several weeks pre-op for pheocromocytoma removal?

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Phenoxybenzamine

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What drugs should be avoided in patients with pheochromocytoma due to the tachycardia and vasoconstriciton effects?

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Ketamine, Alpha-2 agonists and pre-anesthetic atropine

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What is an important side effect to remember once the pheochromocytoma has been removed?

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Sudden drop in catecholamines- bradycardia and hypotension

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What is the main side effect of anesthesia on the kidneys?
Decrease GFR and RBF w/ dose-dependent fashion
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Why should ketamine be avoided in cats with renal failure?
This drug requires renal excretion
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Why should NSAIDs be avoided in renal failure patients?
Decrease prostaglandin production- renal ischemia
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What should be the maintained MAP for a renal failure patient intra-op?
70-80 mmHg
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What conditions need to be stabilized in a cat with urethral obstruction?
Hyperkalemia (Ca gluconate) and hypovolemia (isotonic IV fluids)
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What is the cushing reflex?
Severe increase ICP --> poor cerebral perfusion --> SNS response --> hypertension --> reflex bradycardia --> irregular breathing pattern
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What are your two treatment choices for decreasing ICP?
Mannitol and hypertonic saline
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T/F: Vomiting increases ICP
True- this is why opioids can be a problem with brain injury patients
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Which class of drugs are relatively safe for brain injuries (minimal CBF and ICP effects)?
Alpha-2 agonists
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Which injectable anesthetics are safe for ICP?
Propofol, etomidate and alfaxalone
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Which injectable anesthetic is contraindicated for increased ICP?
Ketamine- increases ICO and CBF
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T/F: All volatile anesthetics at >1 MAC increase CBF and ICP via cerebral vasodilation
TRUE
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Which anesthetic gas has the largest effect on ICP?
Halothane- don't use for neuro patients
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When is mannitol given if you suspect increased ICP?
BEFORE induction
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What are some factors that increase anesthetic risk with liver disease patients?
Low albumin --> ascites Decreased coag factors --> excessive hemorrhage Decreased gluconeogenesis --> hypoglycemia Increased ammonia --> encephalopathy
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Which drug class may worsen signs of hepatic encephalopathy?
Benzodiazepines
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Which fluids are not recommended for liver diseased patients?
LRS- lactate requires hepatic metabolism
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What drugs are contraindicated for liver disease patients?
ACP (inhibits platelet aggregation), alpha-2 agonists, barbiturates (protein bound), halothane (decreases hepatic blood flow), succinylcholine, guaifenesin
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What occurs with reperfusion of compromised tissue in the GI tract?
Release of inflammatory mediators --> vasodilation, decreased inotropy, ventricular arrhythmias
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What is the most common form of megaesophagus in dogs?
Acquired idiopathic
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What is the main concern of megaesophagus?
Regurgitation
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Why should you avoid prolonged fasting with megaesophagus patients?
These patients are bound to throw up, so if there is no food in the stomach-the gastric material will be more acidic and damage the esophagus
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Which induction agent should be used because of rapid induction?
Propofol
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What is the most common cause of hemoabdomen (not trauma related)?
Secondary to hemangiosarcoma
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Why should you not resuscitate a patient with a hemoabdomen to normal awake BP?
Can disrupt clots that have formed
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What cardiac dysfunction is commonly observed in patients with splenic disease?
Ventricular arrhythmias- LIDOCAINE
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What are some biochem abnormalities seen with GI foreign body?
Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis
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What is a common concern with a GDV patient?
Hypotension
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Which drug can be used in mesenteric volvulus patients as a free radical scavenger?
Lidocaine

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