Test 2: inhalant anesthetics: health hazards of waste gases

Question 1

true or false: there are no definitive studies available to prove cause and effect of waste anesthetic gases

Answer 1

true

Question 2

reported effects of waste anesthetic gases (6)

Answer 2

• Headache
• Irritability
• Pruritis
• Abortion
• Nausea
• Fatigue

Question 3

Reducing waste anesthetic gas exposure in the veterinary practice: Use of scavenging systems
- 3 examples

Answer 3

• activated charcoal canister
• passive evacuation
• activated evacuation

Question 4

Reducing waste anesthetic gas exposure in the veterinary practice: Technique practices
- 8 examples

Answer 4

• use tight fitting masks
• contain fresh gas in induction chamber until it is evacuated
• perform endotracheal intubation when possible
• keep vaporizer turned off until the animal is connected
• empty the rebreathing bag before disconnecting the animal
• leave the animal connected after the vaporizer is turned off
• keep the recovery area well ventilated
• refill the vaporizers at the end of the day