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What is the approximate risk of death for healthy cats undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for healthy cats undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for unhealthy dogs undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for unhealthy dogs undergoing anesthesia?
What is the common cause of death in small animals during anesthesia?
What is the common cause of death in small animals during anesthesia?
When do the majority of deaths occur in equine patients post-anesthesia?
When do the majority of deaths occur in equine patients post-anesthesia?
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What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
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What is the approximate risk of death for sick rabbits undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for sick rabbits undergoing anesthesia?
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What is the rationale for pre-anesthetic blood testing?
What is the rationale for pre-anesthetic blood testing?
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What is the ASA physical status classification system used for?
What is the ASA physical status classification system used for?
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Which group of patients is at increased risk of anesthesia mortality/morbidity based on signalment?
Which group of patients is at increased risk of anesthesia mortality/morbidity based on signalment?
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What are some of the factors that can affect patient safety during anesthesia?
What are some of the factors that can affect patient safety during anesthesia?
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What is the ASA grade for a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and anaemia?
What is the ASA grade for a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and anaemia?
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What does the addition of 'E' to an ASA grade (e.g. 4E) designate?
What does the addition of 'E' to an ASA grade (e.g. 4E) designate?
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What is the minimum pre-anaesthetic blood test profile recommended for very young animals or emergency cases?
What is the minimum pre-anaesthetic blood test profile recommended for very young animals or emergency cases?
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What are the major disease factors influencing anaesthetic risk based on?
What are the major disease factors influencing anaesthetic risk based on?
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What does the delivery of oxygen depend on during anaesthesia?
What does the delivery of oxygen depend on during anaesthesia?
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What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
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What does ASA 5 designate?
What does ASA 5 designate?
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What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anaesthesia?
What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anaesthesia?
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What are examples of injuries that animals may present with?
What are examples of injuries that animals may present with?
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What is the impact of anaesthesia on older animals?
What is the impact of anaesthesia on older animals?
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What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
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What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anesthesia?
What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anesthesia?
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What does ASA 5 designate?
What does ASA 5 designate?
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What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
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What is the rationale for pre-anesthetic blood testing?
What is the rationale for pre-anesthetic blood testing?
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What is the impact of anaesthesia on older animals?
What is the impact of anaesthesia on older animals?
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What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia?
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What is the common cause of death in small animals during anesthesia?
What is the common cause of death in small animals during anesthesia?
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What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
What is promoted by a pre-anaesthetic assessment?
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What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anaesthesia?
What is the aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anaesthesia?
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What is the approximate risk of death for sick rabbits undergoing anesthesia?
What is the approximate risk of death for sick rabbits undergoing anesthesia?
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What does the delivery of oxygen depend on during anaesthesia?
What does the delivery of oxygen depend on during anaesthesia?
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Study Notes
Anesthesia Risks
- The approximate risk of death for healthy cats undergoing anesthesia is not specified.
- The approximate risk of death for unhealthy dogs undergoing anesthesia is not specified.
- The common cause of death in small animals during anesthesia is not specified.
- The majority of deaths in equine patients occur post-anesthesia.
- The approximate risk of death for healthy horses undergoing anesthesia is not specified.
- The approximate risk of death for sick rabbits undergoing anesthesia is not specified.
Pre-Anesthetic Testing
- The rationale for pre-anesthetic blood testing is to assess the animal's overall health before undergoing anesthesia.
- The ASA physical status classification system is used to evaluate the patient's physical health and determine the level of anesthesia risk.
ASA Classification
- The ASA grade for a patient with uncontrolled diabetes and anaemia is ASA 4.
- The addition of 'E' to an ASA grade (e.g. 4E) designates emergency surgery.
- ASA 5 designates a patient who is moribund and not expected to survive without surgery.
Anesthesia Considerations
- Factors that can affect patient safety during anesthesia include age, size, and underlying health conditions.
- The delivery of oxygen during anesthesia depends on the patient's respiratory and cardiovascular function.
- A pre-anesthetic assessment promotes the identification of potential risks and allows for the development of an anesthesia plan tailored to the patient's needs.
- The aim when considering an animal with renal disease for anesthesia is to minimize the risk of kidney damage.
- Injuries that animals may present with include trauma, fractures, and wounds.
- Anesthesia can have a significant impact on older animals, particularly those with underlying health conditions.
- The major disease factors influencing anesthesia risk are based on the patient's overall health and underlying medical conditions.
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Test your knowledge of anaesthetic risk assessment in veterinary patients with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the ASA physical status classification system and strategies to minimize risk. Perfect for veterinary students and professionals.
