39 Questions
Which route is most often used for induction of anesthesia in adult horses?
Intravenous (IV)
Why are foals often induced with a mask during anesthesia?
Foals are more easily restrained with a mask
What is the common method of anesthesia for colic surgeries in horses?
General anesthesia (GA)
How is anesthesia maintained in horses during surgery?
Volatile agent and continuous rate infusion (CRI)
What can happen if horses are solely reliant on one anesthetic agent during surgery?
Poor blood pressure control
What is the term used for the condition where horses experience muscle damage and poor blood pressure control due to anesthesia?
Anesthesia-induced myopathy
What are some examples of drugs that can be used to tone down the isoflurane anesthesia in horses?
Ketamine or lidocaine infusion
What equipment is required for hoisting and supporting horses during anesthesia?
Padded box
Why is general anesthesia less common in farmed animals?
Economics
Which animal species is intubated via palpation between the laryngeal cartilages?
Ruminants
What is a characteristic of bird anesthesia?
Birds have a high tolerance for isoflurane or sevoflurane
What is a recommended approach for rabbit anesthesia?
Minimize the doses of induction drugs
What is a characteristic of exotic animal anesthesia?
Anesthesia must be balanced and analgesia provided
What is a consideration for anesthesia in zoo animals?
Anesthesia in zoo animals uses a balanced approach
What is a potential challenge in providing anesthesia to zoo animals?
Limited drug options
What is a characteristic of lab animal anesthesia and analgesia?
A balanced approach is used
What is a characteristic of intubating pigs?
Intubating pigs requires threading the tube between the laryngeal cartilages
What is a characteristic of bird anatomy?
Birds lack air sacs
What is a characteristic of rabbit anesthesia?
Analgesia is important for rapid and smooth recovery
Which animal species is intubated via palpation between the laryngeal cartilages?
Ruminants
What is a characteristic of bird anatomy?
Airsacs and pneumatic bones
What is a characteristic of bird anesthesia?
Use of masks instead of injections
What is a characteristic of rabbit anesthesia?
Use of analgesia
What is a characteristic of exotic animal anesthesia?
Species-specific knowledge is important
What is a consideration for anesthesia in zoo animals?
Use of dart/restraint in net or cage
What is a characteristic of lab animal anesthesia and analgesia?
Large impact on animal welfare
What is a potential challenge in providing anesthesia to zoo animals?
Difficulty in administering drugs
What is a recommended approach for rabbit anesthesia?
Minimize stress
When is a balanced approach to anesthesia necessary in animals?
For all species
Which route is most often used for induction of anesthesia in adult horses?
Intravenous
What is a characteristic of exotic animal anesthesia?
Economics make general anesthesia less common
What is the common method of anesthesia for colic surgeries in horses?
General anesthesia with volatile agents
What is a characteristic of bird anatomy?
Birds have a single laryngeal opening
What are some examples of drugs that can be used to tone down the isoflurane anesthesia in horses?
Ketamine and lidocaine
What is a characteristic of intubating pigs?
Pigs are intubated via palpation between the laryngeal cartilages
What is a characteristic of lab animal anesthesia and analgesia?
Balanced anesthesia is commonly used in lab animals
How is anesthesia maintained in horses during surgery?
Volatile agent and CRI
Which animal species is intubated via palpation between the laryngeal cartilages?
Pigs
What can happen if horses are solely reliant on one anesthetic agent during surgery?
Muscle damage and poor blood pressure control
Test your knowledge on balanced anesthesia in equine species. Learn about the premedication used to calm horses, induction methods for adult horses, and the unique considerations for foals. Explore the common use of general anesthesia in equine surgery.
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