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Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a veterinarian administering atropine during an anesthetic procedure?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a veterinarian administering atropine during an anesthetic procedure?
A canine patient under anesthesia has a systolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of 45 mmHg. Which of the following best describes the patient's condition and the appropriate course of action?
A canine patient under anesthesia has a systolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of 45 mmHg. Which of the following best describes the patient's condition and the appropriate course of action?
A feline patient under anesthesia has a consistent end-tidal CO2 reading of 28 mmHg. What does this indicate, and what adjustments to ventilation might be necessary?
A feline patient under anesthesia has a consistent end-tidal CO2 reading of 28 mmHg. What does this indicate, and what adjustments to ventilation might be necessary?
During a surgical procedure on a canine patient, the ECG shows an increasing number of ventricular premature contractions (VPCs). What is the most appropriate initial response?
During a surgical procedure on a canine patient, the ECG shows an increasing number of ventricular premature contractions (VPCs). What is the most appropriate initial response?
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A veterinarian is considering using Cerenia (maropitant citrate) as a pre-anesthetic for a patient with a history of motion sickness. Which of the following considerations is MOST important before administering the drug?
A veterinarian is considering using Cerenia (maropitant citrate) as a pre-anesthetic for a patient with a history of motion sickness. Which of the following considerations is MOST important before administering the drug?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthesia circuits?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference between rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthesia circuits?
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During anesthesia, a patient exhibits increased arterial and end-tidal carbon dioxide levels. How does the use of a non-rebreathing circuit address the potential cause of this condition?
During anesthesia, a patient exhibits increased arterial and end-tidal carbon dioxide levels. How does the use of a non-rebreathing circuit address the potential cause of this condition?
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A veterinary technician is preparing an anesthesia machine for a canine patient weighing 9kg. Considering the patient's weight, which breathing system is MOST appropriate and what approximate flow rate should be selected?
A veterinary technician is preparing an anesthesia machine for a canine patient weighing 9kg. Considering the patient's weight, which breathing system is MOST appropriate and what approximate flow rate should be selected?
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In a rebreathing system, what is the correct sequence of gas flow after it leaves the oxygen tank and before it enters the patient's lungs?
In a rebreathing system, what is the correct sequence of gas flow after it leaves the oxygen tank and before it enters the patient's lungs?
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A veterinarian needs to rapidly adjust the anesthetic depth of a patient during a surgical procedure. Which type of breathing circuit would be MOST suitable and why?
A veterinarian needs to rapidly adjust the anesthetic depth of a patient during a surgical procedure. Which type of breathing circuit would be MOST suitable and why?
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What is the primary purpose of the scavenging system in both rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthesia circuits?
What is the primary purpose of the scavenging system in both rebreathing and non-rebreathing anesthesia circuits?
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Which of the following scenarios would necessitate the use of a rebreathing circuit with a pediatric hose instead of a standard adult rebreathing circuit?
Which of the following scenarios would necessitate the use of a rebreathing circuit with a pediatric hose instead of a standard adult rebreathing circuit?
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What is the most appropriate first step to take if a leak is suspected in an anesthesia machine before patient induction?
What is the most appropriate first step to take if a leak is suspected in an anesthesia machine before patient induction?
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After inducing anesthesia, you discover a leak in the system. What is the initial step you should take to address this?
After inducing anesthesia, you discover a leak in the system. What is the initial step you should take to address this?
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A patient begins to wake up during a surgical procedure. After assessing vital signs, what is the next most logical step to determine the cause?
A patient begins to wake up during a surgical procedure. After assessing vital signs, what is the next most logical step to determine the cause?
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Which of the following best describes the clinical significance of Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)?
Which of the following best describes the clinical significance of Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC)?
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How does a lower MAC value of an inhalant anesthetic correlate with its potency and required concentration?
How does a lower MAC value of an inhalant anesthetic correlate with its potency and required concentration?
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Why is a precision vaporizer essential for delivering inhalant anesthetics safely and effectively?
Why is a precision vaporizer essential for delivering inhalant anesthetics safely and effectively?
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What is the MOST accurate method for detecting small leaks in an anesthesia machine when a standard leak test is inconclusive?
What is the MOST accurate method for detecting small leaks in an anesthesia machine when a standard leak test is inconclusive?
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If a patient's tidal volume is 15 ml/kg and their respiratory rate is 15 breaths per minute, calculate the minute volume for a 10kg dog.
If a patient's tidal volume is 15 ml/kg and their respiratory rate is 15 breaths per minute, calculate the minute volume for a 10kg dog.
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Sevoflurane is preferred over isoflurane because it has a:
Sevoflurane is preferred over isoflurane because it has a:
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During anesthesia maintenance, a patient exhibits signs of increased anesthetic depth. Assuming the vaporizer setting has remained constant, what is the most likely underlying cause related to anesthetic delivery?
During anesthesia maintenance, a patient exhibits signs of increased anesthetic depth. Assuming the vaporizer setting has remained constant, what is the most likely underlying cause related to anesthetic delivery?
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Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of using a closed anesthetic system?
Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of using a closed anesthetic system?
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In what scenario would an open anesthetic system be MOST advantageous?
In what scenario would an open anesthetic system be MOST advantageous?
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Why might the use of a semi-closed anesthetic system be preferred over an open system, despite the increased complexity?
Why might the use of a semi-closed anesthetic system be preferred over an open system, despite the increased complexity?
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What is the MOST likely cause if the anesthesia bag is excessively full during a procedure?
What is the MOST likely cause if the anesthesia bag is excessively full during a procedure?
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Which of the following actions should be taken FIRST if the anesthesia bag is consistently flat during a surgical procedure?
Which of the following actions should be taken FIRST if the anesthesia bag is consistently flat during a surgical procedure?
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In the context of anesthetic machine troubleshooting, how does the patient's size relate to selecting an appropriate bag size?
In the context of anesthetic machine troubleshooting, how does the patient's size relate to selecting an appropriate bag size?
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What is a key consideration when using a closed anesthetic system for a patient undergoing a prolonged surgical procedure?
What is a key consideration when using a closed anesthetic system for a patient undergoing a prolonged surgical procedure?
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How does the flow rate in an open anesthetic system affect induction and recovery times?
How does the flow rate in an open anesthetic system affect induction and recovery times?
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Why is preserving heat and humidity considered an advantage of the closed anesthetic system, particularly for long procedures?
Why is preserving heat and humidity considered an advantage of the closed anesthetic system, particularly for long procedures?
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What is the primary reason for the increased environmental pollution associated with the use of open anesthetic systems?
What is the primary reason for the increased environmental pollution associated with the use of open anesthetic systems?
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In a rebreathing anesthesia circuit, what is the primary advantage of having the expiratory tube located within the inspiratory tube, as seen in a Universal F circuit?
In a rebreathing anesthesia circuit, what is the primary advantage of having the expiratory tube located within the inspiratory tube, as seen in a Universal F circuit?
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Which of the following alterations would be most detrimental to a non-rebreathing circuit's function?
Which of the following alterations would be most detrimental to a non-rebreathing circuit's function?
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In a veterinary practice that only has rebreathing circuits available, what critical modification must be made to safely administer anesthesia to a very small patient (e.g., a neonate) and minimize dead space?
In a veterinary practice that only has rebreathing circuits available, what critical modification must be made to safely administer anesthesia to a very small patient (e.g., a neonate) and minimize dead space?
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What is the consequence of using a reservoir bag that is significantly smaller than the calculated size for a patient undergoing anesthesia, even if the oxygen flow rate appears adequate??
What is the consequence of using a reservoir bag that is significantly smaller than the calculated size for a patient undergoing anesthesia, even if the oxygen flow rate appears adequate??
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During a surgical procedure, the anesthesia machine's pressure manometer consistently reads higher than expected, despite appropriate gas flow and ventilation settings. Which of the following issues related to the reservoir bag is MOST likely contributing to this problem?
During a surgical procedure, the anesthesia machine's pressure manometer consistently reads higher than expected, despite appropriate gas flow and ventilation settings. Which of the following issues related to the reservoir bag is MOST likely contributing to this problem?
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In a rebreathing system, what is the most likely consequence if the soda lime granules become completely exhausted during a lengthy surgical procedure, and the change is not recognized in time?
In a rebreathing system, what is the most likely consequence if the soda lime granules become completely exhausted during a lengthy surgical procedure, and the change is not recognized in time?
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You observe that the granules within the soda lime canister of a rebreathing circuit have turned completely violet. Which of the following best describes the appropriate course of action?
You observe that the granules within the soda lime canister of a rebreathing circuit have turned completely violet. Which of the following best describes the appropriate course of action?
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Calculate the appropriate reservoir bag size for a 15kg patient.
Calculate the appropriate reservoir bag size for a 15kg patient.
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Why exactly do we need the sizes of reservoir bags to be correct?
Why exactly do we need the sizes of reservoir bags to be correct?
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Drugs classes
Drugs classes
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Drug class
Drug class
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Drug indications
Drug indications
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Drug indication
Drug indication
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Drugs additional side effects c
Drugs additional side effects c
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Drug additional side effects
Drug additional side effects
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Drug contraindication
Drug contraindication
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Drug contraindications
Drug contraindications
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Flashcards
Rebreathing system
Rebreathing system
A system that recycles exhaled gases for breathing, using a soda lime CO2 absorber.
Non-rebreathing system
Non-rebreathing system
A system that prevents rebreathing exhaled gases and relies on a reservoir bag.
Reservoir bag
Reservoir bag
A bag used in anesthesia systems to store fresh gases and provide tidal volume during ventilation.
Tidal volume calculation
Tidal volume calculation
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Soda lime function
Soda lime function
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Jackson vs. Norman elbow
Jackson vs. Norman elbow
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Scavenging system
Scavenging system
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CO2 absorber canister
CO2 absorber canister
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Unidirectional valves
Unidirectional valves
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Flow Rate in Rebreathing
Flow Rate in Rebreathing
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Flow Rate in Non-Rebreathing
Flow Rate in Non-Rebreathing
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Resistance in Breathing
Resistance in Breathing
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Direct Blood Pressure Monitoring
Direct Blood Pressure Monitoring
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Indirect Blood Pressure Monitoring
Indirect Blood Pressure Monitoring
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Normal Systolic Blood Pressure (Dog)
Normal Systolic Blood Pressure (Dog)
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End Tidal CO2
End Tidal CO2
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ECG Function
ECG Function
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Leak Test
Leak Test
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Tidal Volume
Tidal Volume
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Minute Volume
Minute Volume
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ET Tube Placement
ET Tube Placement
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Sevoflurane Benefits
Sevoflurane Benefits
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Precision Vaporizer
Precision Vaporizer
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MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration)
MAC (Minimum Alveolar Concentration)
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Identification of Leaks Post-Induction
Identification of Leaks Post-Induction
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Reservoir Bag Check
Reservoir Bag Check
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Breathing System Changes
Breathing System Changes
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Closed system anesthesia
Closed system anesthesia
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Pros of closed system
Pros of closed system
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Cons of closed system
Cons of closed system
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Semi-closed system anesthesia
Semi-closed system anesthesia
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Pros of semi-closed system
Pros of semi-closed system
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Cons of semi-closed system
Cons of semi-closed system
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Open system anesthesia
Open system anesthesia
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Pros of open system
Pros of open system
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Cons of open system
Cons of open system
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Bag too full troubleshooting
Bag too full troubleshooting
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Study Notes
Anesthesia Machine Evaluation
- Be able to demonstrate oxygen flow from tank to patient, both rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems
- Rebreathing: oxygen tank → flowmeter → vaporizer → fresh gas inlet/outlet → reservoir bag → inhalation valve → patient → expiratory valve → CO2 absorber canister → scavenging system
- Non-rebreathing: oxygen tank → flowmeter → vaporizer → fresh gas inlet/outlet → reservoir bag → tube → patient → overflow valve → scavenging system
- Identify breathing system types (rebreathing/non-rebreathing) appropriately
Breathing Circuits
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Rebreathing circuits used for patients >7kg
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Can be used in smaller patients (pediatric hose)
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Uses low flow rates (~20-40 ml/kg/min)
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Anesthetic depth changes slower
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Uses all parts of anesthesia machine (including CO2 absorber canister)
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Non-rebreathing circuits used for patients <7kg
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Patients receive fresh oxygen with each breath
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Uses high flow rates (~300-500 ml/kg/min)
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Anesthetic depth changes faster
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Does not use CO2 absorber canister
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Fewer resistance to breathing and less mechanical dead space
Connecting Breathing Circuits
- Be able to connect rebreathing and nonrebreathing systems (even if both aren't available)
- Describe the different parts of rebreathing and nonrebreathing systems
Reservoir Bag Size
- Reservoir bag size is calculated using patient weight (kg) x 10-20ml/kg (tidal volume) x 6/1000
- Correct size is crucial for adequate tidal volume and oxygenation; too small = hypoventilation, too large = difficult to monitor breathing patterns, increasing risk of barotrauma
Soda Lime Function
- Soda lime absorbs CO2 from exhaled gases in a rebreathing system
- Allows recirculation of anesthetic gases, reducing waste and preventing CO2 buildup
- Assess soda lime viability by observing color change and texture (hard or brittle)
Excess Gas Capture
- Excess anesthetic gases (WAGS) are captured by a scavenging system (active or passive).
- Active system: tubing through the ceiling to the environment
- Passive system: gravity to charcoal canister
Breathing System Types
- Closed systems: match patient's oxygen consumption (7ml/kg/min)
- Semi-closed systems: higher flow rates (20-40 ml/kg/min)
- Open systems: significantly higher flow rates (300-500ml/kg/min), prevent resistance to breathing
Monitoring Equipment
- SpO2: Monitors percentage of oxygen in hemoglobin; normal >95%
- Temperature: Maintains between 99.5°F-102.5°F
- Blood Pressure: Measured via arterial catheter or doppler/oscillometric device; normal values provided in text
- End-Tidal CO2: Measures CO2 levels at exhale; normal values 35-45 mmHg
- ECG: Monitors heart's electrical activity; detects arrhythmias
Vaporizer
- Sevoflurane preferred due to faster onset and recovery time
- Precision vaporizers are used to deliver specific percentages of anesthetic gas
- MAC (minimum alveolar concentration) is the concentration needed to prevent movement in 50% of patients in response to standard surgical stimuli; lower MAC = more potent anesthetic
Preanesthetic Medications
- Discuss preanesthetic drugs, their indications, side effects, and contraindications (Cerenia, Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine, Butorphanol, Midazolam, Acepromazine)
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Explore the functionality and evaluation of anesthesia machines, specifically focusing on rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems. Understand how oxygen flows from the tank to the patient and identify the different breathing circuit types based on patient weight. This quiz will test your knowledge on the components and usage of these vital anesthetic systems.