Mastering Large Animal Recovery

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Which of the following is a potential cause of death during the recovery phase of large animal anesthesia?

  • Respiratory obstruction (correct)
  • Fractures and recovery
  • Post-anesthetic myopathy
  • Intraoperative cardiac arrest

What is the recommended approach for reducing risk of laryngeal obstruction during anesthesia?

  • Use emergency tracheostomy
  • Administer sedatives
  • Re-intubate the horse
  • Select appropriate ET tube size and insert gently (correct)

What is a common complication during the recovery period of equine anesthesia?

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Epistaxis
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Nasal oedema (correct)

What is the primary purpose of using nasopharyngeal tubes or phenylephrine during the recovery period?

<p>To treat nasal oedema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary edema during the recovery phase?

<p>Remove the obstruction, provide oxygen, use frusemide and dexamethasone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with recovering horses with nasopharyngeal tubes?

<p>Epistaxis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using an emergency tracheostomy during anesthesia?

<p>To secure the airway (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of death during the recovery period of equine anesthesia?

<p>Respiratory obstruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing nasal oedema during the recovery period?

<p>Use nasopharyngeal tubes or phenylephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential problem in recovery after anesthesia in horses?

<p>Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes of post-operative myopathy in horses during the recovery period?

<p>Intraoperative malposition and Hypertension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a potential post-operative neuropathy in horses during recovery?

<p>Eye problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statement is true with regard to the difference between myopathies and neuropathies in horses during recovery?

<p>Myopathies are more painful than neuropathies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem associated with spinal cord malacia in horses during recovery?

<p>Inability to use hind legs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which species has a higher mortality rate in anesthesia compared to horses?

<p>Rabbits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to reduce the risk of post-operative neuropathy in horses during recovery?

<p>Extending the dependent forelimb forward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with hypoxemia in horses during recovery?

<p>Reduced blood pH (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can significantly increase blood pressure in horses during anesthesia?

<p>Moving into partial or total intravenous anesthesia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the recovery phase, what is the main indicator before removing the endotracheal (ET) tube in horses?

<p>Swallowing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem that can arise during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>Absence of airflow at the nostrils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to prevent horses from recovering too quickly before they've expelled all isoflurane during the recovery process?

<p>Use sedatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to stimulate breathing if the horse is slow to resume normal ventilation after being disconnected from the ventilator?

<p>Use a demand valve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position should the horse be placed in the recovery box after being moved from the table?

<p>Lateral recumbency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of upper airway obstruction during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>Nasal passages or larynx obstruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using nasal tubes during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>To prevent upper airway obstruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may not be a potential sign of upper airway obstruction in horses during recovery from anesthesia?

<p>Exaggerated thoracic excursion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing laryngeal obstruction during anesthesia in horses?

<p>Using phenylephrine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential problem that can occur during the recovery phase of equine anesthesia?

<p>Poor positioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication that can arise during the recovery period in horses?

<p>Eye problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential cause of post-operative myopathy in horses during recovery?

<p>Poor positioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential risk factor associated with anesthesia in horses?

<p>Recovery technique (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication that can occur during the recovery phase of equine anesthesia?

<p>Hypoxemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common potential cause of death during the recovery period of equine anesthesia?

<p>Spinal cord malacia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem associated with post-operative neuropathy in horses during recovery?

<p>Poor positioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between myopathies and neuropathies in horses during recovery?

<p>Neuropathies are associated with loss of use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of death during the recovery phase of large animal anesthesia?

<p>Post-anesthetic myopathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing laryngeal obstruction during anesthesia in horses?

<p>Select appropriate ET tube size and insert gently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem associated with recovering horses with nasopharyngeal tubes?

<p>Epistaxis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential post-operative neuropathy in horses during recovery?

<p>Neuropathies and spinal cord malacia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using nasopharyngeal tubes or phenylephrine during the recovery period?

<p>To treat nasal oedema (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication during the recovery period of equine anesthesia?

<p>Epistaxis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using oxygen during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>To provide oxygen to the horse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sedatives during the recovery process of large animal anesthesia?

<p>To prevent horses from recovering too quickly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to prevent overextension of the neck during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>Support the head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position should the horse be placed in the recovery box after being moved from the table?

<p>Lateral recumbency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indicator before removing the endotracheal (ET) tube during the recovery phase in horses?

<p>Swallowing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem that can arise during the recovery phase of large animal anesthesia?

<p>Upper airway obstruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential sign of upper airway obstruction in horses during recovery from anesthesia?

<p>Stridor or stertor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of death during the recovery phase of large animal anesthesia?

<p>Upper airway obstruction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using nasal tubes during the recovery phase of anesthesia in horses?

<p>To ensure proper ventilation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk associated with recovering horses with nasopharyngeal tubes?

<p>Upper airway obstruction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be done to stimulate breathing if the horse is slow to resume normal ventilation after being disconnected from the ventilator?

<p>Use a demand valve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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