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| What are the goals of anesthesia? |
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Definition
-Safety and health of patient (first)
-Safety and health of personnel
-Success of procedure (secondary) |
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| What is the definition of anesthesia? |
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Definition
"A controlled death"
Patients can die if not monitored properly |
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| Are young patients or old patients more likely to die under anesthesia? |
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Definition
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| 3 things an LVT is in charge of on their own during anesthesia |
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Definition
-Induction
-Maintenance
-Recovery |
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| What are idiosyncratic reactions? |
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Definition
| Reactions that we did not expect. Must be ready for those situations. |
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| What permits LVT's to induce anesthesia under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian? |
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Definition
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| What forms of anesthesia can be used? |
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Definition
| Injectable and inhalation |
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| What 3 things are most important for us to know about the drugs we use? |
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Definition
-Actions
-Advantages
-Side affects |
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| How do we check the depth of anesthesia? |
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Definition
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| When should we be monitoring anesthesia? |
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Definition
| From before pre-anesthetic drugs are given, to recovery |
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Term
| What are 4 indications for anesthesia? |
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Definition
-Restraint
-Surgery
-Control Seizures
-Euthanasia |
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Term
| In what cases would we use anesthesia for restraint? |
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Definition
-Examinations of fractious patients
-Radiographs (can be painful)
-Diagnostic tests
-Treatments (like suturing a wound) |
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| Why should we use anesthesia for surgery? |
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Definition
| It is humane because we want to make it as painless as possible, and it also prevents motion |
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Term
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Definition
| An overdose of anesthetic drugs |
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| What does tranquilize mean? |
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Definition
-To calm without sleepiness
-Patient is awake
-No pain killers |
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Term
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Definition
Patient is awake but slightly depressed and sleepy (more than if tranquilized).
Causes ataxia |
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Term
| What does the WORD anesthesia mean? |
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Definition
| -Without feeling or sensation |
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Term
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Definition
| Relief of pain without loss of consciousness. Some analgesics are also sedatives |
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Definition
| Loss of memory. Patient will not remember procedure |
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Definition
| Stumbling, falling, lack of muscle coordination. (Don't let large animals fall on you!) |
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Definition
-Greater depression than sedation
-Patient is asleep but can be awakened |
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Definition
| Patient is asleep, can be awakened, but goes back to sleep. Implies good analgesia |
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Term
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Definition
| The period of time immediately preceding the induction of anesthesia |
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Term
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Definition
| A person such as a nurse or technician, "Trained" in the administration of anesthesia |
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Term
| What is an anesthesiologist? |
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Definition
| A physician or veterinarian "Specializing" in anesthesiology |
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Term
| What is the purpose of an informed consent form? |
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Definition
| So that the anesthetic procedure is explained to the owner and they can sign a release form |
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Term
| Why is it important to give an estimate? |
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Definition
| So that the client is aware of costs and what is included with them |
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| What is included in patient evaluation? |
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Definition
| Nature of the procedure, history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, and classification of status |
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| What does patient history include? |
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Definition
-Up to date vaccinations
-Current medications or treatments |
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| What does patient history include? |
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Definition
-Previous allergies, anesthetic episodes, surgery, drugs....and patient's response to each
-Current or recent illnesses or injuries |
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Term
| What conditions can cause problems with anesthesia |
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Definition
-Respiratory disease
_Cardiovascular disease
-Abnormal organ size (Liver/Kidneys) |
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Term
| What is a problem respiratory disease can cause with anesthesia? |
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Definition
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| What problem can cardiovascular disease cause with anesthesia? |
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Definition
| Bradycardia (reduced heart rate) |
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Term
| How can abnormal organ size affect the patient under anesthesia? |
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Definition
| If the liver or kidneys are not functioning properly the injectable drugs wont leave the body as quickly |
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Term
| What is included in signalment? |
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Definition
species, breed, age, sex, reproductive status, color, weight (day of!)
And how these factors can affect medical decisions |
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Term
| Why are young patients unable to metabolize injectables well? |
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Definition
| Their liver enzymes are inactive. use inhalants |
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Term
| What should the anesthesia protocol be for an Anxious animal? |
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Definition
| They will need higher sedation because their metabolic rate is higher and their cardiac output will be sending a higher proportion to the muscles instead of the brain |
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| What should the protocol be for an aggressive animal? |
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Definition
| Heavier sedation for the same reasons as an anxious animal, ad using special techniques such as the induction chamber |
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Term
| What should the protocol be for a calm patient? |
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Definition
| Drop dose, they may only need light tranquilization or none at all |
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Term
| Why should we base our anesthetic dose for an obese patient on its ideal weight? |
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Definition
| To avoid overdose because the drug is going to the blood and brain, not to fat. |
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Term
| What is important to know about anesthesia with pregnant animals? |
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Definition
Any general anesthetic that affects the mother will also affect the babies.
Also, extra weight in the abdomen increases respiratory difficulty in certain positions |
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Term
| What are some diagnostic tests usually performed before anesthesia? |
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Definition
| CBC, Urinalysis, Blood chemistries, disease tests, PCV and TP |
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Term
| What are the classes of the American Society of Anesthesiologists? |
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Definition
| Classes I, II, III, IV, V |
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Term
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Definition
| Normal, healthy, no underlying disease |
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Term
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Definition
Slight risk.
Slight to mild disorder, able to compensate, no clinical signs |
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Term
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Definition
Moderate risk.
Milde clinical signs, moderate systemic disorder.
Anemia, Mod dehydration, low grade heart disease |
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Definition
High risk.
Severe preexisting systemic disorder
Severe dehydration, shock, uremia, high fever |
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Definition
Grave risk.
Life-threatening disorder. Will die without surgery. |
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Term
| Factors that influence anesthetic drug protocol |
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Definition
| physical status, availability of equipment, familiarity with drugs, nature of procedure, special circumstances, cost, speed, availability of trained personnel |
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Term
| Why should you avoid alpha 2 agonists in patients with bradycardia? |
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Definition
| Because a2 agonists slow heart rate |
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Term
| What should you look out for when assessing physical status? |
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Definition
| cardiovascular problems, respiratory problems, liver and kidney problems, and geriatrics/debilitated |
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