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Which method is recommended for measuring the rabbit's temperature periodically?
Which method is recommended for measuring the rabbit's temperature periodically?
- Using heat pads
- Rectal measuring (correct)
- Ear or tongue measurement
- Using a bear hugger
What is the recommended method for monitoring the rabbit's heart rate?
What is the recommended method for monitoring the rabbit's heart rate?
- Stethoscope
- Pulse oximetry
- Oesophageal monitor (correct)
- Capnograph
Which method is important for direct ventilation and should be used when using a Vgel?
Which method is important for direct ventilation and should be used when using a Vgel?
- Pulse oximetry
- Capnograph (correct)
- Stethoscope
- ECG
Which method is not recommended for measuring the rabbit's blood pressure?
Which method is not recommended for measuring the rabbit's blood pressure?
Which drugs should be administered to ensure a quick recovery for the rabbit?
Which drugs should be administered to ensure a quick recovery for the rabbit?
During general anesthesia, why is it not necessary to starve a rabbit before the procedure?
During general anesthesia, why is it not necessary to starve a rabbit before the procedure?
Why is reducing stress particularly important in rabbits during surgery?
Why is reducing stress particularly important in rabbits during surgery?
What is the recommended method for securing the airway of a rabbit during anesthesia?
What is the recommended method for securing the airway of a rabbit during anesthesia?
Why is it important to elevate the head end of a rabbit during surgery?
Why is it important to elevate the head end of a rabbit during surgery?
What equipment is used to monitor a rabbit under general anesthesia?
What equipment is used to monitor a rabbit under general anesthesia?
Which of the following is a reason why it is important to ventilate reptiles during general anesthesia lasting longer than 30 minutes?
Which of the following is a reason why it is important to ventilate reptiles during general anesthesia lasting longer than 30 minutes?
Why is it important to monitor the temperature of a tortoise during general anesthesia?
Why is it important to monitor the temperature of a tortoise during general anesthesia?
Which equipment is used to monitor a tortoise under general anesthesia, and what is each monitoring?
Which equipment is used to monitor a tortoise under general anesthesia, and what is each monitoring?
What stimulates a reptile to breathe?
What stimulates a reptile to breathe?
Why is it important to consider the reptile's breathing during the recovery period of a tortoise after general anesthesia?
Why is it important to consider the reptile's breathing during the recovery period of a tortoise after general anesthesia?
What are the recommended methods for monitoring temperature and heart rate in rabbits during anesthesia?
What are the recommended methods for monitoring temperature and heart rate in rabbits during anesthesia?
What precautions should be taken when using a Vgel for ventilation in rabbits?
What precautions should be taken when using a Vgel for ventilation in rabbits?
How can hypothermia be prevented in rabbits during surgery?
How can hypothermia be prevented in rabbits during surgery?
What are the recommended drugs to administer to a rabbit during general anesthesia to ensure a quick recovery?
What are the recommended drugs to administer to a rabbit during general anesthesia to ensure a quick recovery?
How long should a bird be fasted before general anesthesia?
How long should a bird be fasted before general anesthesia?
How is the feeding behavior of rabbits different from other animals during general anesthesia?
How is the feeding behavior of rabbits different from other animals during general anesthesia?
Why is reducing stress particularly important in rabbits during surgery?
Why is reducing stress particularly important in rabbits during surgery?
What is the recommended method for securing the airway of a rabbit during general anesthesia?
What is the recommended method for securing the airway of a rabbit during general anesthesia?
Why is it important to elevate the head end of a rabbit during surgery?
Why is it important to elevate the head end of a rabbit during surgery?
What equipment is used to monitor a rabbit under general anesthesia?
What equipment is used to monitor a rabbit under general anesthesia?
Why is it important to keep the tortoise's temperature as close to 30 degrees Celsius as possible?
Why is it important to keep the tortoise's temperature as close to 30 degrees Celsius as possible?
What equipment do you use to monitor your tortoise under general anesthesia, and what are you monitoring with each?
What equipment do you use to monitor your tortoise under general anesthesia, and what are you monitoring with each?
What stimulates a reptile to breathe?
What stimulates a reptile to breathe?
Why is it important to consider the reptile's breathing during the GA recovery period of your tortoise?
Why is it important to consider the reptile's breathing during the GA recovery period of your tortoise?
What are the reasons for not using certain monitoring equipment on tortoises under general anesthesia?
What are the reasons for not using certain monitoring equipment on tortoises under general anesthesia?
Study Notes
Anesthesia in Rabbits and Tortoises
Rabbit Anesthesia
- The recommended method for measuring a rabbit's temperature periodically is not specified, but monitoring temperature is crucial.
- Heart rate should be monitored using a pulse oximeter or ECG.
- A Vgel is important for direct ventilation and should be used with caution.
- Non-invasive blood pressure monitoring is not recommended due to rabbit's small size and sensitive vascular system.
- To ensure quick recovery, administer analgesics, anesthetics, and fluids to maintain hydration.
- Rabbits don't need to be starved before anesthesia because they don't have a large stomach capacity and are prone to hypoglycemia.
- Reducing stress is crucial in rabbits during surgery because they are prone to stress-induced disease and can die from stress.
- The recommended method for securing the airway of a rabbit during anesthesia is using an endotracheal tube.
- Elevating the head end of a rabbit during surgery helps prevent respiratory complications.
- Anesthesia monitoring equipment for rabbits includes pulse oximeter, ECG, temperature probe, and capnograph.
- Hypothermia can be prevented in rabbits during surgery by using a warm operating surface, warm fluids, and a warm recovery area.
- Recommended drugs for a quick recovery in rabbits include analgesics, anesthetics, and fluids.
Tortoise Anesthesia
- It is important to monitor a tortoise's temperature during anesthesia, ideally keeping it close to 30°C.
- Monitoring equipment for tortoises includes temperature probe, pulse oximeter, ECG, and capnograph.
- Each monitoring equipment monitors temperature, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and respiratory rate respectively.
- Reptiles breathe due to stimulation from the brain stem.
- It is crucial to consider a tortoise's breathing during the recovery period after anesthesia because they are prone to respiratory complications.
- Ventilation is essential for reptiles during general anesthesia lasting longer than 30 minutes to prevent respiratory acidosis.
Comparative Aspects
- Birds should be fasted for a shorter period than other animals before general anesthesia due to their high metabolic rate.
- Rabbits have a unique feeding behavior during anesthesia, requiring careful monitoring to prevent hypoglycemia.
- Reducing stress is particularly important in rabbits during surgery due to their sensitive nature and prone to stress-induced disease.
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Test your knowledge on rabbit care and anesthesia protocols in this quiz. Learn why you should not starve rabbits before general anesthesia and the importance of reducing stress for their well-being.
