Workshop cases - GDV, Triple and Quads
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Which of the following drugs is commonly used for analgesia in cats?

  • Gabapentin (correct)
  • OTM
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Feliway
  • What is the purpose of the Quad approach in neutering kittens?

  • To prevent delayed recovery
  • To provide analgesia
  • To induce anesthesia
  • To reduce the duration of anesthesia (correct)
  • Which opioid is typically used in the Quad approach?

  • Midazolam
  • Butorphanol (correct)
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Medetomidine
  • What is the volume of medetomidine required for an 800g kitten?

    <p>1 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does the Quad approach last?

    <p>20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Should the cat be intubated during the Quad approach?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tubes should be used for intubation during the Quad approach?

    <p>Thin silicone tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common reason for cats not waking up from anesthesia?

    <p>Hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of Nell, the Labrador?

    <p>38 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Nell coming in for xrays of both stifles and hips?

    <p>She is becoming lame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication should be avoided in animals that are epileptic due to its potential to lower the seizure threshold?

    <p>Acepromazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate dosing strategy for an overweight animal undergoing anesthesia?

    <p>Dose based on the animal's lean bodyweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended analgesic medication for stabilizing a dog with GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus)?

    <p>Methadone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in stabilizing a dog with GDV?

    <p>Insert a stomach tube to decompress the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate anesthesia plan for a dog with GDV?

    <p>Administer midazolam and alfaxalone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of giving acepromazine to animals that are epileptic?

    <p>Decreased seizure threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate medication for treating seizures in a dog with GDV?

    <p>Diazepam (IV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dosing strategy for anesthesia in a Labrador weighing 74kg?

    <p>Dose based on the Labrador's lean bodyweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate triage and initial management plan for a Dogue de Bordeaux presenting with unproductive retching and a distended abdomen?

    <p>Insert a stomach tube to decompress the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate fluid therapy for a dog with GDV?

    <p>Crystalloids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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